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USC Trojans vs. UCLA Bruins: 2016 Week 12 Recap

Trojans defeat Bruins 36–14 in Week 12

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for USC Trojans vs. UCLA Bruins (Week 12).

USC Trojans 36 8-3 Winner
Final 36–14
UCLA Bruins 14 4-7
Winner
USC Trojans
Final score
36–14
Halftime
USC Trojans 21–12 UCLA Bruins
Top passer
Sam Darnold

Top CFB performers · Trojans

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Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated UCLA Bruins 36–14 in Week 12, 2016. Final score: USC Trojans 36, UCLA Bruins 14.

Game summary

USC Trojans rolled past UCLA Bruins 36–14 in Week 12 of the 2016 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: Sam Darnold (30) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.31 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Ronald Jones II — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: JuJu Smith-Schuster — 8 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
USC Trojans6156636
UCLA Bruins660014

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

USCUSC Trojans
UCLAUCLA Bruins

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. USC
    Q1TD
    RJRonald Jones II

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Ronald Jones II run for 1 yd for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK)

  2. UCLA
    Q1TD
    JLJordan Lasley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Mike Fafaul pass complete to Jordan Lasley for 56 yds for a TD, (JJ Molson KICK)

  3. USC
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-6

    Matt Boermeester 30 yd FG GOOD

  4. USC
    Q2TD
    DHDe'Quan Hampton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-6

    Sam Darnold pass complete to De'Quan Hampton for 31 yds for a TD, (Matt Boermeester PAT MISSED)

  5. USC
    Q2TD
    RJRonald Jones II

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-6

    Ronald Jones II run for 60 yds for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK)

  6. UCLA
    Q2TD
    JLJordan Lasley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-12

    Mike Fafaul pass complete to Jordan Lasley for 7 yds for a TD, (JJ Molson KICK)

  7. USC
    Q3TD
    DHDe'Quan Hampton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-12

    Sam Darnold pass complete to De'Quan Hampton for 6 yds for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK)

  8. USC
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    30-12

    Matt Boermeester 25 Yd Field Goal

  9. USC
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    33-12

    Matt Boermeester 32 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Sam Darnold (30) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.31 EPA/play +11.25 EPA
  • Mike Fafaul (26) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +2.49 EPA
  • Jordan Lasley (26) — 0.0 yds · +1.89 EPA/play +1.89 EPA

Rushing

  • Ronald Jones II (30) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.08 EPA
  • Justin Davis (30) — 0.0 yds -0.11 EPA
  • Sam Darnold (30) — 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA

Receiving

  • JuJu Smith-Schuster (30) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.37 EPA
  • Darren Andrews (26) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.05 EPA
  • Jordan Lasley (26) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.51 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Sam Darnold303669.4%02+0.31+11.25
Mike Fafaul262462.5%02+0.10+2.49
Jordan Lasley261100.0%00+1.89+1.89
TEAM3010.0%00-1.21-1.21

Team EPA comparison

StatUSCUCLA
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q12680+2.13Ended
Q13090-0.01Punt
Q12650-2.11Punt
Q13010+0.48Rush TD
Q13080+4.11Ended
Q12610+3.78Pass TD
Q12630+0.17Ended
Q22610-0.02Ended
Q23000Field goal
Q230100+1.65Ended
Q22620-0.78Punt
Q23090-0.78Interception
Q22630-2.81Punt
Q23010+2.26Pass TD
Q23030+2.09Ended
Q22630-2.51Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold pass intercepted Fabian Moreau return for 32 yds to the USC 9 (-6.4 EPA)
  2. Q2 · USC Trojans · Ronald Jones II run for 60 yds for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK) (+5.15 EPA)
  3. Q1 · UCLA Bruins · Mike Fafaul pass complete to Jordan Lasley for 56 yds for a TD, (JJ Molson KICK) (+3.78 EPA)
  4. Q2 · UCLA Bruins · JJ Molson 45 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by Rasheem Green (-3.23 EPA)
  5. Q3 · USC Trojans · Ronald Jones II run for 2 yds to the UCLA 48 (-3.07 EPA)
  6. Q1 · USC Trojans · Justin Davis run for a loss of 3 yards to the 50 yard line (-2.91 EPA)
  7. Q1 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold pass complete to JuJu Smith-Schuster for 28 yds to the UCLA 1 for a 1ST down (+2.79 EPA)
  8. Q3 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold pass complete to Daniel Imatorbhebhe for 15 yds to the USC 36 for a 1ST down (+2.74 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • USC Trojans controlled the final (36–14) in Week 12.
  • Passing edge: Sam Darnold (30) — 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 UCLA Bruins?

USC Trojans 36, UCLA Bruins 14 in Week 12 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs UCLA Bruins?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 36–14.

Where can I find the USC Trojans vs UCLA Bruins box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869163.

Who led USC Trojans vs UCLA Bruins in passing?

Sam Darnold (30) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

USC Trojans

Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W

UCLA Bruins

Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L