USC Trojans vs. California Golden Bears: 2015 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated California Golden Bears 27–21 in Week 9, 2015. Final score: USC Trojans 27, California Golden Bears 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
USC Trojans	0	9	9	0	27
California Golden Bears	6	0	12	6	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jared Goff (25) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.39 EPA/play +12.23 EPA
• Cody Kessler (30) — 0.0 yds · +0.28 EPA/play +6.40 EPA
• Jalen Greene (30) — 0.0 yds · +2.42 EPA/play +2.42 EPA

Rushing

• Daniel Lasco (25) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.02 EPA
• Justin Davis (30) — 0.0 yds -0.31 EPA
• Tre Madden (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.02 EPA

Receiving

• JuJu Smith-Schuster (30) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.65 EPA
• Bryce Treggs (25) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.83 EPA
• Trevor Davis (25) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.77 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jared Goff	25	31	74.2%	0	2	+0.39	+12.23
Cody Kessler	30	23	78.3%	0	0	+0.28	+6.40
Jalen Greene	30	1	100.0%	0	0	+2.42	+2.42

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USC	CAL
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	+2.80	Ended
Q1	25	4	0	-1.39	Punt
Q1	30	6	0	+0.79	Punt
Q1	25	1	0	+2.66	Pass TD
Q1	25	12	0	+3.71	Ended
Q1	30	3	0	-2.67	Punt
Q1	25	5	0	+1.92	Fumble
Q2	30	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	30	9	0	+2.56	Ended
Q2	25	7	0	-1.78	Punt
Q2	30	9	0	-0.45	Punt
Q2	25	3	0	-1.55	Punt
Q2	30	1	0	+2.51	Rush TD
Q2	30	3	0	-0.24	Ended
Q3	25	4	0	+3.55	Ended
Q3	30	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · California Golden Bears · Jared Goff pass intercepted for a TD Adoree' Jackson return for 46 yds for a TD, (Alex Wood KICK) (-6.5 EPA)
2. Q4 · California Golden Bears · Jared Goff pass complete to Darius Powe for 29 yds to the USC 9 for a 1ST down (+4.56 EPA)
3. Q4 · USC Trojans · Tre Madden run for no gain to the Cal 29 (-3.63 EPA)
4. Q3 · California Golden Bears · Jared Goff pass complete to Bryce Treggs for 43 yds to the USC 37 for a 1ST down (+3.16 EPA)
5. Q4 · California Golden Bears · Jared Goff pass intercepted Kevon Seymour return for 27 yds to the 50 yard line (-3.08 EPA)
6. Q4 · California Golden Bears · Jared Goff pass complete to Daniel Lasco for a loss of 7 yards to the USC 37 (-3.06 EPA)
7. Q1 · California Golden Bears · Bryce Treggs 6 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Matt Anderson Kick) (+2.66 EPA)
8. Q2 · USC Trojans · Cody Kessler sacked by Todd Barr for a loss of 5 yards to the Cal 40 (-2.55 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (27–21) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Jared Goff (25) — yds, 2 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 California Golden Bears?

USC Trojans 27, California Golden Bears 21 in Week 9 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs California Golden Bears?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 27–21.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400757063.

Who led USC Trojans vs California Golden Bears in passing?

Jared Goff (25) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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