California Golden Bears vs. USC Trojans: 2014 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated California Golden Bears 38–30 in Week 12, 2014. Final score: California Golden Bears 30, USC Trojans 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
California Golden Bears	0	6	6	12	30
USC Trojans	20	9	0	6	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cody Kessler (30) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.55 EPA/play +21.83 EPA
• Jared Goff (25) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +1.30 EPA
• Cole Leininger (25) — 0.0 yds · -2.35 EPA/play -2.35 EPA

Rushing

• Javorius Allen (30) — 0.0 yds -0.40 EPA
• Daniel Lasco (25) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.39 EPA
• Justin Davis (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.14 EPA

Receiving

• Nelson Agholor (30) — 16 rec · 0.0 yds +1.07 EPA
• Chris Harper (25) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.26 EPA
• Kenny Lawler (25) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.43 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cody Kessler	30	40	77.5%	0	4	+0.55	+21.83
Jared Goff	25	47	61.7%	0	3	+0.03	+1.30
Cole Leininger	25	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.35	-2.35

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CAL	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	2	0	-1.63	Ended
Q1	25	6	0	-2.42	Punt
Q1	30	4	0	+2.13	Rush TD
Q1	25	3	0	-2.64	Punt
Q1	30	1	0	-2.29	Safety
Q1	25	4	0	-2.36	Punt
Q1	30	1	0	+2.49	Pass TD
Q1	30	3	0	+1.19	Ended
Q1	25	3	0	-3.03	Punt
Q1	30	1	0	+2.95	Pass TD
Q1	30	13	0	+2.70	Ended
Q2	30	1	0	-0.10	Ended
Q2	25	1	0	+2.30	Pass TD
Q2	25	8	0	+1.93	Ended
Q2	30	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	30	6	0	+1.07	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · California Golden Bears · Daniel Lasco run for 17 yds to the Cal 17 Daniel Lasco fumbled, forced by Leon McQuay, recovered by USC Kevon Seymour for a 1ST down CALIFORNIA Penalty, Personal Foul (-15 Yards) to the Cal 17 for a 1ST down (+7.74 EPA)
2. Q3 · California Golden Bears · Jared Goff pass complete to Kenny Lawler for 15 yds to the USC 21 CALIFORNIA Penalty, Personal Foul (-15 Yards) to the USC 36 (-5.26 EPA)
3. Q2 · USC Trojans · Cody Kessler pass intercepted Hardy Nickerson return for 8 yds to the Cal 15 (-4.21 EPA)
4. Q4 · California Golden Bears · Jared Goff pass complete to Stephen Anderson for 29 yds for a TD, (James Langford KICK) (+4.18 EPA)
5. Q1 · USC Trojans · Cody Kessler pass complete to Nelson Agholor for 28 yds to the Cal 25 for a 1ST down (+3.97 EPA)
6. Q2 · USC Trojans · Cody Kessler pass complete to Javorius Allen for 16 yds to the Cal 9 for a 1ST down (+3.7 EPA)
7. Q3 · California Golden Bears · Vic Enwere run for 6 yds to the USC 30 for a 1ST down (+3.63 EPA)
8. Q4 · California Golden Bears · Jared Goff pass complete to Kenny Lawler for 9 yds to the USC 11 for a 1ST down (+3.5 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (38–30) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Cody Kessler (30) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: CAL 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 California Golden Bears vs USC Trojans?

California Golden Bears 30, USC Trojans 38 in Week 12 of the 2014 college football season.

Who won California Golden Bears vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 30–38.

Where can I find the California Golden Bears vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400548306.

Who led California Golden Bears vs USC Trojans in passing?

Cody Kessler (30) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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