California Golden Bears vs. USC Trojans: 2016 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated California Golden Bears 45–24 in Week 9, 2016. Final score: California Golden Bears 24, USC Trojans 45.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
California Golden Bears	0	9	6	6	24
USC Trojans	12	12	12	3	45

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Davis Webb (25) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +8.15 EPA
• Sam Darnold (30) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +3.98 EPA

Rushing

• Aca'Cedric Ware (30) — 0.0 yds +0.33 EPA
• Ronald Jones II (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.28 EPA
• Khalfani Muhammad (25) — 0.0 yds +0.27 EPA

Receiving

• Melquise Stovall (25) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.72 EPA
• Demetris Robertson (25) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.12 EPA
• Darreus Rogers (30) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.88 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Davis Webb	25	49	67.3%	0	2	+0.17	+8.15
Sam Darnold	30	26	69.2%	0	5	+0.15	+3.98

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CAL	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	25	1	0	-0.21	Ended
Q1	30	7	0	-0.78	Punt
Q1	25	5	0	-5.27	Interception
Q1	30	1	0	+2.18	Pass TD
Q1	30	9	0	+4.30	Ended
Q1	25	3	0	-2.90	Punt
Q1	30	1	0	+0.67	Pass TD
Q1	30	6	0	+5.63	Ended
Q1	25	6	0	+0.21	Punt
Q2	30	2	0	+0.68	Missed FG
Q2	25	1	0	-0.85	Fumble
Q2	30	1	0	+4.11	Pass TD
Q2	30	6	0	+2.16	Ended
Q2	25	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	25	8	0	+3.83	Ended
Q2	30	5	0	-1.12	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold sacked by DeVante Wilson for a loss of 11 yards to the USC 47 Sam Darnold fumbled, recovered by Cal Kanawai Noa , return for 25 yds to the USC 22 (-7.0 EPA)
2. Q2 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold run for a loss of 6 yards to the Cal 19 Sam Darnold fumbled, recovered by Cal DeVante Wilson (-5.01 EPA)
3. Q2 · California Golden Bears · Tre Watson 22 Yd pass from Davis Webb (Matt Anderson Kick) (+4.47 EPA)
4. Q4 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold pass intercepted Luke Rubenzer return for 27 yds to the Cal 30 (-4.43 EPA)
5. Q2 · USC Trojans · Darreus Rogers 20 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Matt Boermeester Kick) (+4.11 EPA)
6. Q1 · USC Trojans · Ronald Jones II run for 61 yds to the Cal 27 for a 1ST down (+3.96 EPA)
7. Q4 · California Golden Bears · Melquise Stovall 16 Yd pass from Davis Webb (Matt Anderson Kick) (+3.82 EPA)
8. Q4 · California Golden Bears · Davis Webb pass complete to Jordan Veasy for 18 yds to the USC 17 (+3.52 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (45–24) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Davis Webb (25) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: CAL 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 California Golden Bears vs USC Trojans?

California Golden Bears 24, USC Trojans 45 in Week 9 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won California Golden Bears vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 24–45.

Where can I find the California Golden Bears vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869145.

Who led California Golden Bears vs USC Trojans in passing?

Davis Webb (25) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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