Utah Utes vs. USC Trojans: 2015 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Utah Utes 42–24 in Week 8, 2015. Final score: Utah Utes 24, USC Trojans 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Utah Utes	12	9	0	6	24
USC Trojans	6	12	6	6	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cody Kessler (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.56 EPA/play +16.75 EPA
• Jalen Greene (30) — 0.0 yds · -0.77 EPA/play -0.77 EPA
• Travis Wilson (254) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.06 EPA/play -2.22 EPA

Rushing

• Justin Davis (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.31 EPA
• Ronald Jones II (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.10 EPA
• Devontae Booker (254) — 0.0 yds -0.16 EPA

Receiving

• JuJu Smith-Schuster (30) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.43 EPA
• Britain Covey (254) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.90 EPA
• Devontae Booker (254) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cody Kessler	30	30	70.0%	0	1	+0.56	+16.75
Jalen Greene	30	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.77	-0.77
Travis Wilson	254	35	68.6%	0	2	-0.06	-2.22
TEAM	254	1	0.0%	0	0	-7.62	-7.62

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UTAH	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	4	0	+0.95	Ended
Q1	254	1	0	+0.54	Rush TD
Q1	30	3	0	-3.43	Punt
Q1	254	1	0	+2.87	Pass TD
Q1	254	8	0	+2.82	Ended
Q1	30	1	0	+1.43	Rush TD
Q1	30	8	0	+8.18	Ended
Q1	254	6	0	-1.89	Punt
Q2	254	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	254	13	0	-7.70	Touchdown
Q2	30	1	0	+3.64	Rush TD
Q2	30	9	0	+3.68	Ended
Q2	254	4	0	-1.78	Punt
Q2	30	1	0	+2.16	Rush TD
Q2	30	3	0	-1.27	Ended
Q2	254	2	0	-0.68	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Utah Utes · Cameron Smith 54 Yd Interception Return (Alex Wood Kick) (-7.62 EPA)
2. Q4 · Utah Utes · Travis Wilson pass intercepted Cameron Smith return for 27 yds to the Utah 23 (-6.25 EPA)
3. Q4 · Utah Utes · Britain Covey 66 Yd pass from Travis Wilson (Andy Phillips Kick) (+5.9 EPA)
4. Q1 · USC Trojans · Cody Kessler pass complete to Dominic Davis for 12 yds to the Utah 18 for a 1ST down UTAH Penalty, Face Mask (9 yards) (Jason Whittingham) to the Utah 9 for a 1ST down (+4.91 EPA)
5. Q2 · USC Trojans · Ronald Jones II 18 Yd Run (Alex Wood Kick) (+3.64 EPA)
6. Q3 · USC Trojans · Cody Kessler pass complete to JuJu Smith-Schuster for 16 yds to the Utah 27 for a 1ST down (+2.94 EPA)
7. Q1 · Utah Utes · Britain Covey 30 Yd pass from Travis Wilson (Andy Phillips Kick) (+2.87 EPA)
8. Q3 · USC Trojans · Kessler, Cody pass incomplete to Petite, Tyler, PENALTY UTAH personal foul (Tu'ikolovatu, Stevie) 15 yards to the UTAH41, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN USC. (+2.79 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (42–24) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Cody Kessler (30) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: UTAH 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 Utah Utes vs USC Trojans?

Utah Utes 24, USC Trojans 42 in Week 8 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Utah Utes vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 24–42.

Where can I find the Utah Utes vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400757058.

Who led Utah Utes vs USC Trojans in passing?

Cody Kessler (30) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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