USC Trojans vs. California Golden Bears: 2017 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated California Golden Bears 30–20 in Week 4, 2017. Final score: USC Trojans 30, California Golden Bears 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
USC Trojans	3	9	0	15	30
California Golden Bears	3	9	0	6	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sam Darnold (30) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.36 EPA
• TEAM (25) — 0.0 yds · -0.46 EPA/play -0.46 EPA
• Vic Wharton III (25) — 0.0 yds · -0.64 EPA/play -0.64 EPA

Rushing

• Stephen Carr (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.27 EPA
• Patrick Laird (25) — 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA
• Vic Enwere (25) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.32 EPA

Receiving

• Deontay Burnett (30) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.12 EPA
• Kanawai Noa (25) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.88 EPA
• Vic Wharton III (25) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.73 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sam Darnold	30	37	70.3%	0	2	+0.01	+0.36
TEAM	25	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.46	-0.46
Vic Wharton III	25	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.64	-0.64
le by Ross Bowers, Ross Bowers	25	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.65	-0.65
Ross Bowers	25	46	47.8%	0	1	-0.34	-15.83

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USC	CAL
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	25	10	0	+4.44	Ended
Q1	30	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	30	4	0	-0.71	Ended
Q1	25	3	0	-5.52	Interception
Q1	30	7	0	-2.17	Ended
Q1	25	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	25	9	0	+0.30	Ended
Q1	30	3	0	-3.18	Punt
Q2	25	9	0	+1.73	Field goal
Q2	30	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	30	8	0	+0.42	Ended
Q2	25	2	0	-1.11	Punt
Q2	30	8	0	-1.54	Interception
Q2	25	2	0	-2.94	Punt
Q2	30	1	0	-5.84	Fumble
Q2	25	5	0	-5.55	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · California Golden Bears · Ross Bowers pass intercepted Jack Jones return for 15 yds to the Cal 38 (-6.24 EPA)
2. Q2 · USC Trojans · Stephen Carr run for 1 yd to the Cal 41 Stephen Carr fumbled, forced by Malik Psalms, recovered by Cal Luc Bequette (-5.84 EPA)
3. Q4 · California Golden Bears · Ross Bowers sacked by Josh Fatu for a loss of 5 yards to the Cal 4 Ross Bowers fumbled, forced by Josh Fatu, recovered by USC Uchenna Nwosu , return for 0 yards (-5.29 EPA)
4. Q2 · California Golden Bears · Ross Bowers sacked by Christian Rector for a loss of 9 yards to the Cal 42 Ross Bowers fumbled, forced by Christian Rector, recovered by USC Cameron Smith , return for 0 yards (-5.03 EPA)
5. Q3 · USC Trojans · Aca'Cedric Ware run for a loss of 1 yard to the Cal 30 (-4.57 EPA)
6. Q2 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold pass intercepted Josh Drayden return for 13 yds to the Cal 13 (-4.56 EPA)
7. Q4 · California Golden Bears · Ross Bowers pass intercepted Ykili Ross return for 49 yds to the Cal 33 (-4.18 EPA)
8. Q4 · California Golden Bears · Ross Bowers pass complete to Kanawai Noa for 38 yds to the USC 24 for a 1ST down (+3.56 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (30–20) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Sam Darnold (30) — yds, 2 TD.
• 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 California Golden Bears?

USC Trojans 30, California Golden Bears 20 in Week 4 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs California Golden Bears?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 30–20.

Where can I find the USC Trojans vs California Golden Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935279.

Who led USC Trojans vs California Golden Bears in passing?

Sam Darnold (30) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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