USC Trojans vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: 2017 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated USC Trojans 24–7 in Week 1, 2017. Final score: USC Trojans 7, Ohio State Buckeyes 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
USC Trojans	0	12	0	0	7
Ohio State Buckeyes	6	9	0	0	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• J.T. Barrett (194) — 0.0 yds · -0.25 EPA/play -4.99 EPA
• Sam Darnold (30) — 0.0 yds · -0.31 EPA/play -15.01 EPA

Rushing

• Ronald Jones II (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.12 EPA
• J.T. Barrett (194) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.03 EPA
• J.K. Dobbins (194) — 0.0 yds -0.59 EPA

Receiving

• Deontay Burnett (30) — 11 rec · 0.0 yds +0.61 EPA
• Tyler Vaughns (30) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.94 EPA
• Marcus Baugh (194) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
J.T. Barrett	194	20	55.0%	0	0	-0.25	-4.99
Sam Darnold	30	49	51.0%	0	0	-0.31	-15.01

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USC	OSU
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	194	12	0	+2.99	Ended
Q1	30	4	0	-1.94	Punt
Q1	194	5	0	-2.36	Punt
Q1	30	7	0	-0.82	Punt
Q1	194	1	0	+0.63	Rush TD
Q1	194	4	0	+1.27	Ended
Q1	30	3	0	-5.30	Fumble
Q2	30	3	0	+0.01	Ended
Q2	194	4	0	-1.08	Punt
Q2	30	1	0	+1.10	Rush TD
Q2	30	8	0	+0.63	Ended
Q2	194	1	0	+3.09	Rush TD
Q2	194	1	0	-0.01	Ended
Q2	30	10	0	-1.63	Fumble
Q2	194	3	0	-1.79	Punt
Q2	30	5	0	-8.08	Touchdown

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold pass intercepted for a TD Damon Webb return for 23 yds for a TD, (Sean Nuernberger KICK) (-6.28 EPA)
2. Q4 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold sacked by Jalyn Holmes for a loss of 1 yard to the OhSt 14 Sam Darnold fumbled, forced by Jalyn Holmes, recovered by OhSt Robert Landers , return for 0 yards , return for 1 yd to the OhSt 14 (-6.1 EPA)
3. Q2 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold sacked by Tyquan Lewis for a loss of 5 yards to the OhSt 41 Sam Darnold fumbled, recovered by OhSt Jerome Baker , return for 0 yards , return for 13 yds to the OhSt 41 (-5.56 EPA)
4. Q2 · USC Trojans · Reid Budrovich punt for 52 yds , K.J. Hill returns for 1 yd to the OhSt 15 K.J. Hill fumbled, recovered by USC Marvell Tell III (+5.5 EPA)
5. Q4 · USC Trojans · Chase McGrath 28 yd FG MISSED (-4.37 EPA)
6. Q4 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold pass complete to Tyler Vaughns for 37 yds to the OhSt 16 for a 1ST down (+4.28 EPA)
7. Q1 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold pass complete to Deontay Burnett for 21 yds Deontay Burnett fumbled, forced by Kendall Sheffield, recovered by OhSt Damon Webb , return for 20 yds to the USC 19 (-4.04 EPA)
8. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J.T. Barrett pass complete to Austin Mack for 33 yds to the OhSt 43 for a 1ST down (+3.59 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (24–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: J.T. Barrett (194) — 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 Ohio State Buckeyes?

USC Trojans 7, Ohio State Buckeyes 24 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 7–24.

Where can I find the USC Trojans vs Ohio State Buckeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400953404.

Who led USC Trojans vs Ohio State Buckeyes in passing?

J.T. Barrett (194) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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