Colorado Buffaloes vs. USC Trojans: 2012 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Colorado Buffaloes 50–6 in Week 8, 2012. Final score: Colorado Buffaloes 6, USC Trojans 50.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Colorado Buffaloes	3	3	0	0	6
USC Trojans	18	12	6	9	50

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Matt Barkley (30) — 0.0 yds · 6 TD · +0.44 EPA/play +9.29 EPA
• Max Wittek (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.74 EPA/play +2.22 EPA
• Nelson Spruce (38) — 0.0 yds · +2.20 EPA/play +2.20 EPA

Rushing

• Christian Powell (38) — 0.0 yds -0.29 EPA
• Tony Jones (38) — 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA
• D.J. Morgan (30) — 0.0 yds -0.25 EPA

Receiving

• Robert Woods (30) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.01 EPA
• Marqise Lee (30) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.77 EPA
• Vincent Hobbs (38) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.31 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Matt Barkley	30	21	28.6%	0	6	+0.44	+9.29
Max Wittek	30	3	33.3%	0	1	+0.74	+2.22
Nelson Spruce	38	1	0.0%	0	0	+2.20	+2.20
Cody Kessler	30	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.15	-0.31
Gerald Thomas	38	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.99	-0.99
Connor Wood	38	6	0.0%	0	0	-0.34	-2.06

Team EPA comparison

Stat	COLO	USC
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	38	3	0	+1.25	Ended
Q1	30	2	0	-5.67	Fumble
Q1	38	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	38	14	0	+2.61	Ended
Q1	30	1	0	+0.98	Pass TD
Q1	30	1	0	+0.56	Ended
Q1	38	1	0	-4.69	Fumble
Q1	30	1	0	+3.16	Pass TD
Q1	30	3	0	+2.15	Ended
Q1	38	6	0	+3.22	Interception
Q1	30	1	0	+3.58	Pass TD
Q1	30	2	0	-2.08	Fumble
Q2	38	1	0	-0.38	Ended
Q2	30	4	0	-0.69	Ended
Q2	38	11	0	-4.14	Ended
Q2	30	1	0	+1.97	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Jordan Webb sacked by Kevin Greene for a loss of 10 yards, fumbled, recovered by USC Kevin Greene at the USC 15. (-6.87 EPA)
2. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Jordan Webb pass intercepted by Tony Burnett at the USC 16, returned for 55 yards to the Colo 29. (-6.82 EPA)
3. Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Jordan Webb pass intercepted by Drew McAllister at the USC 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-6.28 EPA)
4. Q1 · USC Trojans · Matt Barkley sacked by Will Pericak for a loss of zero, fumbled, forced by Will Pericak, recovered by Colo Jon Major at the USC 42. (-5.62 EPA)
5. Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Christian Powell rush for 5 yards, fumbled, recovered by USC Drew McAllister at the Colo 17. (-4.69 EPA)
6. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Jordan Webb pass complete to Tony Jones for 45 yards to the USC 30 for a 1ST down. (+4.57 EPA)
7. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Jordan Webb pass complete to Nick Kasa for 28 yards to the USC 43 for a 1ST down. (+3.79 EPA)
8. Q1 · USC Trojans · Matt Barkley pass complete to Marqise Lee for 55 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.58 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (50–6) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Matt Barkley (30) — yds, 6 TD.
• EPA edge: COLO at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Colorado Buffaloes vs USC Trojans?

Colorado Buffaloes 6, USC Trojans 50 in Week 8 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Colorado Buffaloes vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 6–50.

Where can I find the Colorado Buffaloes vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=322940030.

Who led Colorado Buffaloes vs USC Trojans in passing?

Matt Barkley (30) led passers with 0.0 yards and 6 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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