Texas Longhorns vs. USC Trojans: 2017 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Texas Longhorns 27–24 in Week 3, 2017. Final score: Texas Longhorns 24, USC Trojans 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Texas Longhorns	0	0	3	6	6	24
USC Trojans	0	18	0	3	9	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sam Darnold (30) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.44 EPA/play +15.74 EPA
• Sam Ehlinger (251) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +10.39 EPA
• Fumbled by TM, Sam Ehlinger (251) — 0.0 yds · -1.82 EPA/play -1.82 EPA

Rushing

• Ronald Jones II (30) — 0.0 yds -0.30 EPA
• Sam Ehlinger (251) — 0.0 yds -0.79 EPA
• Stephen Carr (30) — 0.0 yds -0.32 EPA

Receiving

• Deontay Burnett (30) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.85 EPA
• Collin Johnson (251) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.44 EPA
• Steven Mitchell Jr. (30) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.55 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sam Darnold	30	36	77.8%	0	3	+0.44	+15.74
Sam Ehlinger	251	31	67.7%	0	2	+0.34	+10.39
Fumbled by TM, Sam Ehlinger	251	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.82	-1.82
TEAM	30	2	0.0%	0	0	-3.82	-7.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	TEX	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	30	2	0	-2.35	Ended
Q1	251	3	0	-5.48	Fumble
Q1	30	3	0	-2.82	Punt
Q1	251	1	0	-3.22	Interception
Q1	30	12	0	+0.76	Ended
Q1	251	5	0	-4.70	Ended
Q1	30	11	0	-1.23	Touchdown
Q2	251	5	0	-0.81	Punt
Q2	30	1	0	+2.61	Pass TD
Q2	30	4	0	+1.80	Ended
Q2	251	2	0	-0.79	Punt
Q2	30	6	0	-1.44	Ended
Q2	251	2	0	-1.48	Punt
Q2	30	1	0	-0.78	Punt
Q2	251	7	0	-2.43	Punt
Q2	30	2	0	-0.23	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · USC Trojans · DeShon Elliott 38 Yd Interception Return (Joshua Rowland Kick) (-7.31 EPA)
2. Q2 · USC Trojans · Ronald Jones II 56 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Chase McGrath Kick) (+6.8 EPA)
3. Q4 · Texas Longhorns · Sam Ehlinger pass intercepted Marvell Tell III return for no gain to the USC 20 (-5.54 EPA)
4. OT · USC Trojans · Deontay Burnett 25 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Chase McGrath Kick) (+4.82 EPA)
5. Q4 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold pass intercepted DeShon Elliott return for 24 yds to the USC 25 (-4.67 EPA)
6. Q1 · Texas Longhorns · Sam Ehlinger run for a loss of 3 yards to the Texas 22 Sam Ehlinger fumbled, recovered by USC (-4.57 EPA)
7. Q1 · USC Trojans · Ronald Jones II run for no gain to the Texas 1 (-4.34 EPA)
8. OT · Texas Longhorns · Cade Brewer 3 Yd pass from Sam Ehlinger (Joshua Rowland Kick) (+4.14 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (27–24) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Sam Darnold (30) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: TEX 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 Texas Longhorns vs USC Trojans?

Texas Longhorns 24, USC Trojans 27 in Week 3 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Texas Longhorns vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 24–27.

Where can I find the Texas Longhorns vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400934511.

Who led Texas Longhorns vs USC Trojans in passing?

Sam Darnold (30) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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