Western Michigan Broncos vs. USC Trojans: 2017 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Western Michigan Broncos 49–31 in Week 1, 2017. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 31, USC Trojans 49.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	6	6	6	15	31
USC Trojans	6	6	6	18	49

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sam Darnold (30) — 0.0 yds · +0.20 EPA/play +6.93 EPA
• Keishawn Watson (2711) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.26 EPA/play +2.26 EPA
• Jon Wassink (2711) — 0.0 yds · -0.43 EPA/play -9.99 EPA

Rushing

• Ronald Jones II (30) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.58 EPA
• Jamauri Bogan (2711) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.15 EPA
• Jarvion Franklin (2711) — 0.0 yds -0.24 EPA

Receiving

• Deontay Burnett (30) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.60 EPA
• Donnie Ernsberger (2711) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.04 EPA
• Anton Curtis (2711) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.00 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sam Darnold	30	35	65.7%	0	0	+0.20	+6.93
Keishawn Watson	2711	1	100.0%	0	1	+2.26	+2.26
Jon Wassink	2711	23	47.8%	0	0	-0.43	-9.99

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WMU	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	2711	10	0	+4.29	Ended
Q1	30	3	0	-2.48	Punt
Q1	2711	1	0	+1.15	Rush TD
Q1	2711	7	0	+2.93	Ended
Q1	30	3	0	-2.44	Punt
Q1	2711	3	0	-2.64	Ended
Q1	30	1	0	+1.75	Rush TD
Q1	30	5	0	+3.57	Ended
Q2	2711	2	0	+1.81	Ended
Q2	30	6	0	-0.59	Interception
Q2	2711	7	0	+0.50	Missed FG
Q2	30	1	0	+0.82	Rush TD
Q2	30	7	0	+4.22	Ended
Q2	2711	3	0	-2.39	Punt
Q2	30	5	0	-0.83	Punt
Q2	2711	5	0	-2.02	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jon Wassink pass intercepted for a TD Marvell Tell III return for 37 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (-6.74 EPA)
2. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Michael Brown kickoff for 65 yds , Darius Phillips return for 100 yds for a TD, (Josh Grant KICK) (+5.83 EPA)
3. Q4 · USC Trojans · Stephen Carr run for 52 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (+5.04 EPA)
4. Q3 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold pass complete to Deontay Burnett for 27 yds to the USC 49 for a 1ST down (+3.92 EPA)
5. Q3 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold pass intercepted Sam Beal return for no gain to the WMich 7 (-3.89 EPA)
6. Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Josh Grant 38 yd FG MISSED (-3.59 EPA)
7. Q4 · USC Trojans · Ronald Jones II run for 37 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (+3.2 EPA)
8. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · LeVante Bellamy run for 48 yds to the USC 18 for a 1ST down (+3.03 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (49–31) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Sam Darnold (30) — yds.
• EPA edge: WMU 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 Western Michigan Broncos vs USC Trojans?

Western Michigan Broncos 31, USC Trojans 49 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 31–49.

Where can I find the Western Michigan Broncos vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935252.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs USC Trojans in passing?

Sam Darnold (30) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Western Michigan Broncos at USC Trojans in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.