USC Trojans vs. Wisconsin Badgers: 2015 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Wisconsin Badgers defeated USC Trojans 23–21 in Week 1, 2015. Final score: USC Trojans 21, Wisconsin Badgers 23.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
USC Trojans	0	6	6	6	21
Wisconsin Badgers	0	12	6	3	23

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Joel Stave (275) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.56 EPA/play +14.66 EPA
• Cody Kessler (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +4.94 EPA
• TEAM (30) — 0.0 yds · -0.20 EPA/play -0.20 EPA

Rushing

• Corey Clement (275) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.18 EPA
• Dare Ogunbowale (275) — 0.0 yds -0.25 EPA
• Justin Davis (30) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.09 EPA

Receiving

• Alex Erickson (275) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.53 EPA
• JuJu Smith-Schuster (30) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.43 EPA
• Robert Wheelwright (275) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.05 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Joel Stave	275	26	69.2%	0	1	+0.56	+14.66
Cody Kessler	30	32	56.2%	0	1	+0.15	+4.94
TEAM	30	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.20	-0.20
Bart Houston	275	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.20	-2.39

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USC	WIS
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	275	4	0	+0.82	Ended
Q1	30	4	0	-2.39	Punt
Q1	275	8	0	-3.06	Punt
Q1	30	6	0	-1.51	Punt
Q1	275	6	0	-0.59	Punt
Q2	30	1	0	-0.02	Ended
Q2	275	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	275	11	0	+1.96	Ended
Q2	30	1	0	+2.20	Rush TD
Q2	30	8	0	+2.79	Ended
Q2	275	1	0	+1.29	Rush TD
Q2	275	5	0	+3.74	Ended
Q2	30	4	0	-2.08	Punt
Q2	275	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	275	4	0	-0.35	Ended
Q3	30	1	0	-0.93	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · USC Trojans · WISCONSIN Penalty, Defensive Offside (Jack Cichy) to the Wisc 2 (-9.38 EPA)
2. Q2 · USC Trojans · Cody Kessler pass complete to Adoree' Jackson for 33 yds to the Wisc 2 for a 1ST down (+4.89 EPA)
3. Q3 · USC Trojans · Cody Kessler pass complete to JuJu Smith-Schuster for 39 yds to the Wisc 16 for a 1ST down (+3.07 EPA)
4. Q1 · Wisconsin Badgers · Stave, Joel pass incomplete to Peavy, Jazz, PENALTY USC pass interference (Marshall, Iman) 15 yards to the WISCONSIN34, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN WISCONSIN. (+2.83 EPA)
5. Q1 · USC Trojans · Cody Kessler pass complete to Taylor McNamara for 14 yds to the USC 35 for a 1ST down (+2.73 EPA)
6. Q4 · USC Trojans · Darreus Rogers 7 Yd pass from Cody Kessler (Alex Wood Kick) (+2.72 EPA)
7. Q3 · Wisconsin Badgers · Joel Stave pass complete to Robert Wheelwright for 10 yds to the USC 3 for a 1ST down (+2.36 EPA)
8. Q3 · Wisconsin Badgers · Joel Stave run for a loss of 4 yards to the Wisc 41 (-2.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Wisconsin Badgers controlled the final (23–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Joel Stave (275) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: USC 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 USC Trojans vs Wisconsin Badgers?

USC Trojans 21, Wisconsin Badgers 23 in Week 1 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs Wisconsin Badgers?

Wisconsin Badgers won with a final score of 21–23.

Where can I find the USC Trojans vs Wisconsin Badgers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400852730.

Who led USC Trojans vs Wisconsin Badgers in passing?

Joel Stave (275) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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