USC Trojans vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: 2016 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated USC Trojans 52–6 in Week 1, 2016. Final score: USC Trojans 6, Alabama Crimson Tide 52.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
USC Trojans	3	6	3	0	6
Alabama Crimson Tide	0	9	18	12	52

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jalen Hurts (333) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +2.73 EPA
• Blake Barnett (333) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.11 EPA/play +0.85 EPA
• Cooper Bateman (333) — 0.0 yds · -0.30 EPA/play -0.60 EPA

Rushing

• Bo Scarbrough (333) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.35 EPA
• Jalen Hurts (333) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.95 EPA
• Damien Harris (333) — 0.0 yds +0.46 EPA

Receiving

• Darreus Rogers (30) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Steven Mitchell Jr. (30) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.40 EPA
• Deontay Burnett (30) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jalen Hurts	333	11	54.5%	0	2	+0.25	+2.73
Blake Barnett	333	8	62.5%	0	1	+0.11	+0.85
Cooper Bateman	333	2	50.0%	0	0	-0.30	-0.60
Sam Darnold	30	8	50.0%	0	0	-0.27	-2.14
TEAM	30	1	0.0%	0	0	-6.75	-6.75
Max Browne	30	28	50.0%	0	0	-0.58	-16.22

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USC	ALA
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	333	1	0	-0.39	Ended
Q1	333	1	0	-1.12	Ended
Q1	30	2	0	-3.12	Ended
Q1	333	1	0	-5.95	Fumble
Q1	30	2	0	-1.64	Punt
Q1	30	1	0	-0.60	Ended
Q1	333	2	0	-1.90	Ended
Q1	30	1	0	-3.01	Ended
Q1	333	1	0	-0.54	Ended
Q1	30	8	0	+0.48	Ended
Q1	30	1	0	-0.47	Ended
Q1	333	4	0	-2.18	Ended
Q1	30	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	30	4	0	-0.06	Ended
Q1	30	1	0	-0.86	Ended
Q2	333	2	0	+0.29	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · USC Trojans · Marlon Humphrey 18 Yd Interception Return (Adam Griffith Kick) (-6.75 EPA)
2. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jalen Hurts run for a loss of 2 yards to the Alab 48 Jalen Hurts fumbled, recovered by USC Cameron Smith (-5.95 EPA)
3. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jalen Hurts pass complete to ArDarius Stewart for 39 yds for a TD, (Adam Griffith KICK) (+5.53 EPA)
4. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jalen Hurts pass complete to ArDarius Stewart for 71 yds for a TD, (Adam Griffith KICK) (+4.66 EPA)
5. Q3 · USC Trojans · Ronald Jones II run for 46 yds to the Alab 33 for a 1ST down (+3.96 EPA)
6. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Blake Barnett pass complete to Gehrig Dieter for 45 yds for a TD, (Adam Griffith KICK) (+3.86 EPA)
7. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jalen Hurts run for a loss of 1 yard to the Alab 29 (-3.31 EPA)
8. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Damien Harris run for 46 yds to the USC 15 for a 1ST down (+3.26 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (52–6) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Jalen Hurts (333) — 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 Alabama Crimson Tide?

USC Trojans 6, Alabama Crimson Tide 52 in Week 1 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 6–52.

Where can I find the USC Trojans vs Alabama Crimson Tide box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400868969.

Who led USC Trojans vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

Jalen Hurts (333) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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