Stanford Cardinal vs. USC Trojans: 2017 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Stanford Cardinal 42–24 in Week 2, 2017. Final score: Stanford Cardinal 24, USC Trojans 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Stanford Cardinal	6	9	0	6	24
USC Trojans	12	12	0	12	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sam Darnold (30) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.66 EPA/play +17.89 EPA
• Keller Chryst (24) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +7.43 EPA

Rushing

• Ronald Jones II (30) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.20 EPA
• Bryce Love (24) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.36 EPA
• Stephen Carr (30) — 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA

Receiving

• Deontay Burnett (30) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.81 EPA
• Trenton Irwin (24) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.07 EPA
• JJ Arcega-Whiteside (24) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.48 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sam Darnold	30	27	77.8%	0	4	+0.66	+17.89
Keller Chryst	24	29	51.7%	0	2	+0.26	+7.43

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	1	0	+1.43	Ended
Q1	30	1	0	+0.88	Rush TD
Q1	30	8	0	+5.06	Ended
Q1	24	1	0	+5.93	Rush TD
Q1	30	1	0	+1.22	Pass TD
Q1	30	12	0	+4.50	Ended
Q1	24	8	0	-0.78	Punt
Q2	24	3	0	+1.97	Ended
Q2	30	1	0	+3.69	Pass TD
Q2	30	4	0	+2.71	Ended
Q2	24	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	24	6	0	-0.59	Ended
Q2	30	5	0	-1.87	Interception
Q2	24	6	0	-1.18	Punt
Q2	30	1	0	+2.65	Pass TD
Q2	30	2	0	+2.90	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Stanford Cardinal · Bryce Love run for 75 yds for a TD, (Jet Toner KICK) (+5.93 EPA)
2. Q1 · Stanford Cardinal · USC Penalty, Personal Foul (15 Yards) to the 50 yard line (-5.15 EPA)
3. Q3 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold pass intercepted Alijah Holder return for 32 yds to the Stanf 32 (-4.61 EPA)
4. Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · Keller Chryst pass complete to JJ Arcega-Whiteside for 39 yds to the USC 2 for a 1ST down (+3.78 EPA)
5. Q4 · USC Trojans · Ronald Jones II run for 23 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (+3.69 EPA)
6. Q2 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold pass complete to Deontay Burnett for 25 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (+3.69 EPA)
7. Q2 · USC Trojans · Stephen Carr run for 52 yds to the Stanf 23 for a 1ST down (+3.35 EPA)
8. Q3 · Stanford Cardinal · USC Penalty, Unnecessary Roughness (Porter Gustin) to the Stanf 37 for a 1ST down (+3.27 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (42–24) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Sam Darnold (30) — yds, 4 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 24, USC Trojans 42 in Week 2 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Stanford Cardinal vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 24–42.

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=400935260.

Who led Stanford Cardinal vs USC Trojans in passing?

Sam Darnold (30) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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