Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. USC Trojans: 2014 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 45–42 in Week 1, 2014. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 42, USC Trojans 45.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Nebraska Cornhuskers	15	0	15	6	42
USC Trojans	9	12	18	0	45

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +14.21 EPA
• Cody Kessler (30) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.23 EPA
• Ameer Abdullah (158) — 0.0 yds · -2.15 EPA/play -2.15 EPA

Rushing

• Javorius Allen (30) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.08 EPA
• Ameer Abdullah (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.25 EPA
• Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.57 EPA

Receiving

• Kenny Bell (158) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.26 EPA
• Nelson Agholor (30) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.28 EPA
• De'Mornay Pierson-El (158) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.34 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy Armstrong Jr.	158	43	72.1%	0	3	+0.33	+14.21
Cody Kessler	30	39	59.0%	0	3	-0.01	-0.23
Ameer Abdullah	158	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.15	-2.15

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NEB	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	30	3	0	+1.65	Ended
Q1	158	1	0	+1.99	Pass TD
Q1	158	5	0	+0.93	Ended
Q1	30	3	0	-2.80	Punt
Q1	158	4	0	+0.32	Punt
Q1	30	7	0	+0.94	Field goal
Q1	158	6	0	+5.16	Pass TD
Q1	30	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	158	4	0	-2.47	Field goal
Q1	30	3	0	-1.29	Ended
Q1	158	3	0	-3.44	Punt
Q2	30	3	0	+2.22	Ended
Q2	158	10	0	-0.29	Interception
Q2	30	3	0	-1.68	Interception
Q2	158	3	0	-2.58	Punt
Q2	30	11	0	+6.80	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Jordan Westerkamp 65 Yd pass from Tommy Armstrong Jr. (Drew Brown Kick) (+6.76 EPA)
2. Q1 · USC Trojans · Drew Brown kickoff for 63 yds , Adoree' Jackson return for 98 yds for a TD, (Andre Heidari KICK) (+5.48 EPA)
3. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tommy Armstrong Jr. run for 15 yds for a TD, (Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass to Kenny Bell for Two-Point Conversion) (+5.15 EPA)
4. Q1 · USC Trojans · USC Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Adoree' Jackson) to the USC 20 (-4.94 EPA)
5. Q3 · USC Trojans · Kris Albarado punt blocked by Kieron Williams blocked by Kieron Williams (-4.66 EPA)
6. Q3 · USC Trojans · Cody Kessler pass complete to Adoree' Jackson for 71 yds for a TD, (Andre Heidari KICK) (+4.07 EPA)
7. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Kenny Bell for 18 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (+4.02 EPA)
8. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Ameer Abdullah for 33 yds to the USC 39 for a 1ST down (+3.59 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (45–42) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: NEB 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers vs USC Trojans?

Nebraska Cornhuskers 42, USC Trojans 45 in Week 1 of the 2014 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 42–45.

Where can I find the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400610220.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs USC Trojans in passing?

Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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