USC Trojans vs. Stanford Cardinal: 2016 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Stanford Cardinal defeated USC Trojans 27–10 in Week 3, 2016. Final score: USC Trojans 10, Stanford Cardinal 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
USC Trojans	3	0	6	0	10
Stanford Cardinal	6	9	9	0	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Max Browne (30) — 0.0 yds · +0.20 EPA/play +5.29 EPA
• Ryan Burns (24) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.00 EPA/play -0.02 EPA
• TEAM (24) — 0.0 yds · -0.02 EPA/play -0.02 EPA

Rushing

• Christian McCaffrey (24) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.17 EPA
• Justin Davis (30) — 0.0 yds +0.09 EPA
• Ronald Jones II (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.27 EPA

Receiving

• Darreus Rogers (30) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.05 EPA
• Steven Mitchell Jr. (30) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.80 EPA
• JuJu Smith-Schuster (30) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Max Browne	30	27	63.0%	0	0	+0.20	+5.29
Ryan Burns	24	14	57.1%	0	1	-0.00	-0.02
TEAM	24	1	100.0%	0	0	-0.02	-0.02
Sam Darnold	30	7	71.4%	0	0	-0.14	-0.98

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USC	STAN
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	24	1	0	+0.02	Ended
Q1	30	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	30	7	0	+3.78	Ended
Q1	24	1	0	+3.72	Pass TD
Q1	24	5	0	+1.67	Ended
Q1	24	1	0	+0.09	Ended
Q1	30	6	0	-0.82	Ended
Q1	30	1	0	+0.27	Ended
Q1	24	4	0	-1.12	Ended
Q1	24	2	0	-0.88	Ended
Q2	30	1	0	-2.39	Punt
Q2	24	1	0	-0.09	Ended
Q2	30	4	0	+0.43	Ended
Q2	24	1	0	+2.39	Rush TD
Q2	24	6	0	+1.27	Ended
Q2	24	1	0	+0.79	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · USC Trojans · Ronald Jones II run for no gain to the Stanf 18 (-5.32 EPA)
2. Q3 · USC Trojans · Max Browne pass complete to Tyler Petite for 30 yds to the Stanf 27 for a 1ST down (+4.71 EPA)
3. Q3 · USC Trojans · Max Browne pass complete to Tyler Petite for 38 yds to the Stanf 7 for a 1ST down (+4.55 EPA)
4. Q1 · Stanford Cardinal · Ryan Burns pass complete to Christian McCaffrey for 56 yds for a TD, (Conrad Ukropina KICK) (+3.72 EPA)
5. Q3 · Stanford Cardinal · Michael Rector run for 56 yds for a TD, (Conrad Ukropina KICK) (+3.58 EPA)
6. Q4 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold pass intercepted Noor Davis return for 8 yds to the Stanf 8 (-3.1 EPA)
7. Q4 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold pass complete to Deontay Burnett for 28 yds to the Stanf 19 for a 1ST down (+2.85 EPA)
8. Q2 · Stanford Cardinal · Christian McCaffrey run for 33 yds to the USC 5 for a 1ST down (+2.65 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Stanford Cardinal controlled the final (27–10) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Max Browne (30) — yds.
• 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 Stanford Cardinal?

USC Trojans 10, Stanford Cardinal 27 in Week 3 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs Stanford Cardinal?

Stanford Cardinal won with a final score of 10–27.

Where can I find the USC Trojans vs Stanford Cardinal box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869110.

Who led USC Trojans vs Stanford Cardinal in passing?

Max Browne (30) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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