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USC Trojans vs. Utah Utes: 2016 Week 4 Recap

Utes defeat Trojans 31–27 in Week 4

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for USC Trojans vs. Utah Utes (Week 4).

USC Trojans 27 1-3
Final 27–31
Utah Utes 31 5-0 Winner
Winner
Utah Utes
Final score
27–31
Halftime
USC Trojans 15–9 Utah Utes
Top passer
Troy Williams

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Quick answer

Utah Utes defeated USC Trojans 31–27 in Week 4, 2016. Final score: USC Trojans 27, Utah Utes 31.

Game summary

Utah Utes edged USC Trojans 31–27 in Week 4 of the 2016 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
  • Passing leader: Troy Williams (254) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.61 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Zack Moss — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Tim Patrick — 6 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
USC Trojans6912327
Utah Utes6301231

Scoring Map

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

USCUSC Trojans
UTAHUtah Utes

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. USC
    Q1TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Hayes Hicken kickoff for 65 yds , Adoree' Jackson return for 100 yds for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK)

  2. UTAH
    Q1TD
    TWTroy Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Troy Williams run for 10 yds for a TD, (Andy Phillips KICK)

  3. USC
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-6

    Matt Boermeester 32 yd FG GOOD

  4. USC
    Q2TD
    JDJustin Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-6

    Justin Davis run for 14 yds for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK)

  5. UTAH
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    15-9

    Andy Phillips 36 yd FG GOOD

  6. USC
    Q3TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-9

    Isaac Asiata 0 Yd Fumble Recovery(Andy Phillips Kick)

  7. USC
    Q3TD
    SDSam Darnold

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-9

    Sam Darnold run for 8 yds for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK)

  8. UTAH
    Q4TD
    TPTim Patrick

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-15

    Troy Williams pass complete to Tim Patrick for 18 yds for a TD, (Andy Phillips KICK)

  9. UTAH
    Q4TD
    RSRaelon Singleton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-21

    Troy Williams pass complete to Raelon Singleton for 10 yds for a TD, (Andy Phillips KICK)

  10. USC
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    30-21

    Matt Boermeester 43 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Troy Williams (254) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.61 EPA/play +19.46 EPA
  • Sam Darnold (30) — 0.0 yds · +0.56 EPA/play +15.21 EPA

Rushing

  • Zack Moss (254) — 0.0 yds -0.25 EPA
  • Armand Shyne (254) — 0.0 yds +0.26 EPA
  • Justin Davis (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.13 EPA

Receiving

  • Tim Patrick (254) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.55 EPA
  • JuJu Smith-Schuster (30) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.67 EPA
  • Darreus Rogers (30) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.63 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Troy Williams2543265.6%02+0.61+19.46
Sam Darnold302766.7%00+0.56+15.21

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q125440+1.06Ended
Q13040-2.16Fumble
Q125490-2.82Fumble
Q13000Touchdown
Q1254120+4.46Rush TD
Q13050-3.20Fumble
Q225410-0.48Ended
Q23000Field goal
Q230110+1.92Ended
Q225440-0.90Punt
Q23010+2.17Rush TD
Q23050+3.94Ended
Q225400Field goal
Q225490+0.58Ended
Q23010-5.61Fumble
Q23070+1.86Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · USC Trojans · Isaac Asiata 0 Yd Fumble Recovery(Andy Phillips Kick) (-13.4 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Utah Utes · Zack Moss run for a loss of 3 yards to the USC 31 Zack Moss fumbled, forced by Cameron Smith, recovered by USC Adoree' Jackson (-6.33 EPA)
  3. Q1 · USC Trojans · Hayes Hicken kickoff for 65 yds , Adoree' Jackson return for 100 yds for a TD, (Matt Boermeester KICK) (+5.89 EPA)
  4. Q2 · USC Trojans · Ronald Jones II run for a loss of 2 yards to the Utah 43 Ronald Jones II fumbled, forced by Pasoni Tasini, recovered by Utah Chase Hansen (-5.61 EPA)
  5. Q1 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold run for 14 yds to the Utah 13 Sam Darnold fumbled, forced by Sunia Tauteoli, recovered by Utah Marcus Williams (-4.74 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Utah Utes · Troy Williams pass complete to Tim Patrick for 40 yds to the USC 24 for a 1ST down (+4.2 EPA)
  7. Q1 · USC Trojans · Justin Davis run for 16 yds to the Utah 41 Justin Davis fumbled, forced by Chase Hansen, recovered by Utah Hunter Dimick (-3.96 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Utah Utes · Troy Williams pass complete to Tim Patrick for 18 yds for a TD, (Andy Phillips KICK) (+3.71 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Utah Utes controlled the final (31–27) in Week 4.
  • Passing edge: Troy Williams (254) — 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 Utah Utes?

USC Trojans 27, Utah Utes 31 in Week 4 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs Utah Utes?

Utah Utes won with a final score of 27–31.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869118.

Who led USC Trojans vs Utah Utes in passing?

Troy Williams (254) 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 Utah Utes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

USC Trojans

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

Utah Utes

Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W