Stanford Cardinal vs. USC Trojans: 2017 Week 14 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Stanford Cardinal 31–28 in Week 14, 2017. Final score: Stanford Cardinal 28, USC Trojans 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Stanford Cardinal	0	12	6	6	28
USC Trojans	6	9	6	6	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• K.J. Costello (24) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.43 EPA/play +9.53 EPA
• Sam Darnold (30) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +7.62 EPA

Rushing

• Ronald Jones II (30) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.10 EPA
• Bryce Love (24) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA
• Stephen Carr (30) — 0.0 yds -0.34 EPA

Receiving

• Michael Pittman Jr. (30) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.15 EPA
• Kaden Smith (24) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.60 EPA
• JJ Arcega-Whiteside (24) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.55 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
K.J. Costello	24	22	45.5%	0	2	+0.43	+9.53
Sam Darnold	30	24	70.8%	0	2	+0.32	+7.62

Team EPA comparison

Stat	STAN	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	24	9	0	+0.58	Ended
Q1	30	1	0	+1.73	Pass TD
Q1	30	8	0	+2.06	Ended
Q1	24	3	0	-2.87	Punt
Q1	30	10	0	-1.36	Punt
Q2	30	1	0	+1.21	Ended
Q2	24	9	0	+5.79	Rush TD
Q2	30	1	0	+3.41	Pass TD
Q2	30	6	0	+4.20	Ended
Q2	24	7	0	-2.01	Punt
Q2	30	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	30	9	0	+0.20	Ended
Q2	24	1	0	+2.33	Rush TD
Q3	30	1	0	-0.78	Ended
Q3	24	2	0	-2.87	Punt
Q3	30	1	0	-4.39	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · Kaden Smith 28 Yd pass from K.J. Costello (Jet Toner Kick) (+4.69 EPA)
2. Q3 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold pass complete to Steven Mitchell Jr. for 49 yds to the Stanf 1 for a 1ST down (-4.68 EPA)
3. Q3 · Stanford Cardinal · Bryce Love run for 52 yds to the USC 15 for a 1ST down (+4.51 EPA)
4. Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · Cameron Scarlett run for no gain to the USC 1 (-4.41 EPA)
5. Q3 · USC Trojans · Stephen Carr run for 20 yds to the USC 45 Stephen Carr fumbled, forced by Alameen Murphy, recovered by Stanf Justin Reid (-4.39 EPA)
6. Q2 · Stanford Cardinal · K.J. Costello pass complete to JJ Arcega-Whiteside for 42 yds to the USC 4 for a 1ST down (+4.0 EPA)
7. Q4 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold pass complete to Michael Pittman Jr. for 54 yds to the Stanf 44 for a 1ST down (+3.99 EPA)
8. Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · K.J. Costello pass complete to JJ Arcega-Whiteside for 45 yds to the USC 18 for a 1ST down (+3.69 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (31–28) in Week 14.
• Passing edge: K.J. Costello (24) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: STAN 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 Stanford Cardinal vs USC Trojans?

Stanford Cardinal 28, USC Trojans 31 in Week 14 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Stanford Cardinal vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 28–31.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400955149.

Who led Stanford Cardinal vs USC Trojans in passing?

K.J. Costello (24) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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