USC Trojans vs. Washington State Cougars: 2017 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Washington State Cougars defeated USC Trojans 30–27 in Week 5, 2017. Final score: USC Trojans 27, Washington State Cougars 30.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
USC Trojans	6	9	3	6	27
Washington State Cougars	3	12	3	9	30

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Luke Falk (265) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.03 EPA/play -1.59 EPA
• Sam Darnold (30) — 0.0 yds · -0.06 EPA/play -1.78 EPA

Rushing

• Ronald Jones II (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.12 EPA
• James Williams (265) — 0.0 yds -0.23 EPA
• Sam Darnold (30) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.41 EPA

Receiving

• Isaiah Johnson-Mack (265) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.23 EPA
• Tavares Martin Jr. (265) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.49 EPA
• Deontay Burnett (30) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Luke Falk	265	55	61.8%	0	2	-0.03	-1.59
Sam Darnold	30	30	53.3%	0	0	-0.06	-1.78

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USC	WSU
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	265	2	0	+3.17	Ended
Q1	30	3	0	-0.17	Punt
Q1	265	3	0	-3.08	Punt
Q1	30	6	0	+0.57	Punt
Q1	265	6	0	-1.86	Punt
Q1	30	1	0	+0.90	Rush TD
Q1	30	9	0	+5.03	Ended
Q1	265	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	265	7	0	+0.81	Ended
Q2	30	1	0	-0.04	Ended
Q2	265	1	0	+1.22	Rush TD
Q2	265	10	0	+4.16	Ended
Q2	30	3	0	-1.72	Punt
Q2	265	8	0	-4.00	Punt
Q2	30	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	30	3	0	-2.73	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · USC Trojans · Ronald Jones II run for 86 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (+6.96 EPA)
2. Q2 · Washington State Cougars · Luke Falk pass intercepted Uchenna Nwosu return for no gain to the WshSt 3 (-5.6 EPA)
3. Q4 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold sacked by Jahad Woods for a loss of 7 yards to the USC 18 Sam Darnold fumbled, forced by Jahad Woods, recovered by WshSt Nate DeRider , return for 0 yards (-4.28 EPA)
4. Q3 · Washington State Cougars · Luke Falk pass complete to Renard Bell for 25 yds to the USC 48 for a 1ST down (+4.26 EPA)
5. Q4 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold pass complete to Tyler Vaughns for 15 yds to the WshSt 27 for a 1ST down (+4.09 EPA)
6. Q2 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold pass intercepted Sean Harper Jr. return for no gain to the USC 45 (-4.07 EPA)
7. Q2 · Washington State Cougars · Luke Falk pass complete to Tavares Martin Jr. for 28 yds for a TD, (Erik Powell KICK) (+4.04 EPA)
8. Q1 · Washington State Cougars · Luke Falk pass complete to Renard Bell for 61 yds to the USC 28 for a 1ST down (+3.94 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Washington State Cougars controlled the final (30–27) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Luke Falk (265) — 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 Washington State Cougars?

USC Trojans 27, Washington State Cougars 30 in Week 5 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs Washington State Cougars?

Washington State Cougars won with a final score of 27–30.

Where can I find the USC Trojans vs Washington State Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935284.

Who led USC Trojans vs Washington State Cougars in passing?

Luke Falk (265) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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