Idaho Vandals vs. USC Trojans: 2015 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Idaho Vandals 59–9 in Week 2, 2015. Final score: Idaho Vandals 9, USC Trojans 59.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Idaho Vandals	0	3	6	0	9
USC Trojans	18	15	12	6	59

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cody Kessler (30) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.57 EPA/play +17.72 EPA
• Matt Linehan (70) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.53 EPA/play +15.48 EPA
• Max Browne (30) — 0.0 yds · +0.02 EPA/play +0.10 EPA

Rushing

• Elijhaa Penny (70) — 0.0 yds -0.46 EPA
• Aaron Duckworth (70) — 0.0 yds -0.30 EPA
• Ronald Jones II (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA

Receiving

• Jacob Sannon (70) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.60 EPA
• JuJu Smith-Schuster (30) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +1.07 EPA
• Callen Hightower (70) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.19 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cody Kessler	30	31	83.9%	0	3	+0.57	+17.72
Matt Linehan	70	29	69.0%	0	1	+0.53	+15.48
Max Browne	30	6	66.7%	0	0	+0.02	+0.10
Jake Luton	70	14	57.1%	0	0	-0.24	-3.37

Team EPA comparison

Stat	IDHO	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	70	9	0	+1.86	Ended
Q1	30	1	0	+2.59	Pass TD
Q1	70	2	0	-1.46	Punt
Q1	30	3	0	-2.81	Punt
Q1	70	5	0	-2.46	Ended
Q1	30	1	0	+1.19	Rush TD
Q1	30	5	0	+3.44	Ended
Q1	70	3	0	-2.40	Punt
Q1	30	1	0	+0.49	Rush TD
Q1	30	6	0	+5.09	Ended
Q2	70	1	0	-0.01	Ended
Q2	30	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	30	10	0	+1.52	Ended
Q2	70	4	0	-0.77	Punt
Q2	30	1	0	+1.90	Rush TD
Q2	30	8	0	+2.41	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Idaho Vandals · Elijhaa Penny run for no gain to the USC 23 (-4.62 EPA)
2. Q4 · USC Trojans · Ronald Jones II run for 44 yds to the Idaho 1 for a 1ST down (+3.67 EPA)
3. Q2 · USC Trojans · Cody Kessler pass complete to Tre Madden for 30 yds to the Idaho 9 for a 1ST down (+2.85 EPA)
4. Q1 · Idaho Vandals · Matt Linehan pass complete to Callen Hightower for 30 yds to the USC 11 for a 1ST down (+2.85 EPA)
5. Q3 · Idaho Vandals · Matt Linehan pass complete to Deon Watson for 22 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down (+2.77 EPA)
6. Q2 · USC Trojans · Ronald Jones II run for 2 yds to the Idaho 29 USC Penalty, Offensive Holding (Max Tuerk) to the Idaho 39 (-2.65 EPA)
7. Q3 · Idaho Vandals · Matt Linehan pass complete to Deon Watson for 8 yds to the USC 34 for a 1ST down (+2.6 EPA)
8. Q1 · USC Trojans · Cody Kessler pass complete to JuJu Smith-Schuster for 50 yds for a TD, (Alex Wood KICK) (+2.59 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (59–9) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Cody Kessler (30) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: IDHO 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 Idaho Vandals vs USC Trojans?

Idaho Vandals 9, USC Trojans 59 in Week 2 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Idaho Vandals vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 9–59.

Where can I find the Idaho Vandals vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400757014.

Who led Idaho Vandals vs USC Trojans in passing?

Cody Kessler (30) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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