Colorado Buffaloes vs. USC Trojans: 2014 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Colorado Buffaloes 56–28 in Week 8, 2014. Final score: Colorado Buffaloes 28, USC Trojans 56.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Colorado Buffaloes	0	6	12	6	28
USC Trojans	24	6	18	0	56

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cody Kessler (30) — 0.0 yds · 7 TD · +0.50 EPA/play +13.39 EPA
• Sefo Liufau (38) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -1.79 EPA
• Jordan Gehrke (38) — 0.0 yds · -0.18 EPA/play -2.50 EPA

Rushing

• Javorius Allen (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.50 EPA
• Justin Davis (30) — 0.0 yds -0.46 EPA
• Tony Jones (38) — 0.0 yds +0.29 EPA

Receiving

• Nelson Spruce (38) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +1.18 EPA
• Nelson Agholor (30) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.11 EPA
• Shay Fields (38) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.73 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cody Kessler	30	27	70.4%	0	7	+0.50	+13.39
Sefo Liufau	38	36	63.9%	0	2	-0.05	-1.79
Jordan Gehrke	38	14	50.0%	0	0	-0.18	-2.50
Max Browne	30	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.37	-2.74

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	4	0	+0.97	Ended
Q1	30	1	0	+1.34	Pass TD
Q1	30	1	0	+0.69	Ended
Q1	38	3	0	-4.03	Interception
Q1	30	1	0	+1.39	Pass TD
Q1	30	5	0	-0.93	Ended
Q1	38	5	0	-0.14	Punt
Q1	30	1	0	+1.79	Pass TD
Q1	30	5	0	+1.33	Ended
Q1	38	2	0	+2.45	Ended
Q1	30	1	0	+1.67	Pass TD
Q1	30	9	0	+2.00	Ended
Q2	38	6	0	-3.49	Ended
Q2	30	3	0	-1.62	Punt
Q2	38	7	0	-2.27	Ended
Q2	30	1	0	+1.62	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Jordan Gehrke pass complete to Shay Fields for 15 yds to the USC 9 for a 1ST down (+4.03 EPA)
2. Q3 · USC Trojans · Javorius Allen run for 39 yds for a TD, (Alex Wood KICK) (+3.89 EPA)
3. Q3 · USC Trojans · Cody Kessler pass complete to Nelson Agholor for 75 yds for a TD, (Alex Wood KICK) (+3.82 EPA)
4. Q1 · USC Trojans · COLORADO Penalty, Running Into Kicker (Marques Mosley) to the USC 46 for a 1ST down (+3.58 EPA)
5. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Sefo Liufau sacked by J.R. Tavai for a loss of 8 yards to the Colo 37 (-3.42 EPA)
6. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Sefo Liufau run for 6 yds to the USC 7 for a 1ST down (+3.34 EPA)
7. Q2 · USC Trojans · Javorius Allen run for 24 yds to the Colo 9 for a 1ST down (+3.13 EPA)
8. Q2 · USC Trojans · Justin Davis run for 21 yds to the Colo 40 Justin Davis fumbled, recovered by Colo Chidobe Awuzie (-3.11 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (56–28) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Cody Kessler (30) — yds, 7 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 28, USC Trojans 56 in Week 8 of the 2014 college football season.

Who won Colorado Buffaloes vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 28–56.

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=400548286.

Who led Colorado Buffaloes vs USC Trojans in passing?

Cody Kessler (30) led passers with 0.0 yards and 7 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Colorado Buffaloes at USC Trojans in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.