Utah State Aggies vs. USC Trojans: 2016 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Utah State Aggies 45–7 in Week 2, 2016. Final score: Utah State Aggies 7, USC Trojans 45.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Utah State Aggies	0	0	12	0	7
USC Trojans	6	12	3	12	45

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sam Darnold (30) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.73 EPA/play +5.14 EPA
• Max Browne (30) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +1.88 EPA
• N/A (30) — 0.0 yds · +1.27 EPA/play +1.27 EPA

Rushing

• Justin Davis (30) — 0.0 yds +0.05 EPA
• Aca'Cedric Ware (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
• Devante Mays (328) — 0.0 yds -0.47 EPA

Receiving

• Darreus Rogers (30) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.59 EPA
• JuJu Smith-Schuster (30) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.48 EPA
• Wyatt Houston (328) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.71 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sam Darnold	30	7	71.4%	0	2	+0.73	+5.14
Max Browne	30	31	71.0%	0	2	+0.06	+1.88
N/A	30	1	100.0%	0	0	+1.27	+1.27
N/A	328	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.20	-0.20
Damion Hobbs	328	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.67	-0.67
Kent Myers	328	39	64.1%	0	1	-0.03	-1.17

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USU	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	328	1	0	-0.70	Missed FG
Q1	30	14	0	-0.22	Ended
Q1	328	6	0	-0.55	Ended
Q1	30	1	0	+1.98	Pass TD
Q1	328	5	0	+1.34	Ended
Q1	30	2	0	-1.22	Ended
Q1	328	3	0	-1.81	Ended
Q1	30	4	0	-2.77	Punt
Q2	328	1	0	-1.68	Ended
Q2	30	1	0	+1.17	Pass TD
Q2	30	8	0	+3.24	Ended
Q2	328	1	0	-3.21	Interception
Q2	30	7	0	-1.70	Interception
Q2	328	3	0	-2.67	Punt
Q2	30	1	0	+1.89	Pass TD
Q2	328	2	0	+0.83	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Utah State Aggies · Aaron Dalton punt blocked by Michael Pittman Jr. blocked by Michael Pittman Jr. Michael Pittman Jr. return for 35 yds to the UthSt 6 Quinton Powell return for 9 yds to the UthSt 6 (-5.45 EPA)
2. Q2 · USC Trojans · Max Browne pass intercepted Jontrell Rocquemore return for no gain to the UthSt 26 (-4.07 EPA)
3. Q1 · Utah State Aggies · Brock Warren 37 yd FG MISSED (-4.06 EPA)
4. Q3 · Utah State Aggies · Aaron Dalton punt for 47 yds , Adoree' Jackson returns for 77 yds for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK) (-3.56 EPA)
5. Q3 · Utah State Aggies · Kent Myers pass complete to Wyatt Houston for 6 yds for a TD, (Brock Warren KICK) (+3.48 EPA)
6. Q4 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold pass complete to JuJu Smith-Schuster for 15 yds for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK) (+3.4 EPA)
7. Q2 · Utah State Aggies · Kent Myers pass intercepted Leon McQuay III return for no gain to the UthSt 48 (-3.21 EPA)
8. Q1 · Utah State Aggies · Kent Myers pass complete to Wyatt Houston for 6 yds to the USC 25 for a 1ST down (+2.92 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (45–7) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Sam Darnold (30) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: USU 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 State Aggies vs USC Trojans?

Utah State Aggies 7, USC Trojans 45 in Week 2 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Utah State Aggies vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 7–45.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869101.

Who led Utah State Aggies vs USC Trojans 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 Utah State Aggies at USC Trojans in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.