Utah Utes vs. USC Trojans: 2017 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Utah Utes 28–27 in Week 7, 2017. Final score: Utah Utes 27, USC Trojans 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Utah Utes	0	12	0	6	27
USC Trojans	6	0	6	12	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sam Darnold (30) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.67 EPA/play +24.84 EPA
• Troy Williams (254) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +1.83 EPA
• Demari Simpkins (254) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.45 EPA/play +1.45 EPA

Rushing

• Zack Moss (254) — 0.0 yds +0.15 EPA
• Ronald Jones II (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.17 EPA
• Troy Williams (254) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.11 EPA

Receiving

• Deontay Burnett (30) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.12 EPA
• Tyler Vaughns (30) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.10 EPA
• Steven Mitchell Jr. (30) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.61 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sam Darnold	30	37	73.0%	0	3	+0.67	+24.84
Troy Williams	254	26	61.5%	0	1	+0.07	+1.83
Demari Simpkins	254	1	100.0%	0	1	+1.45	+1.45
h Troy Williams Troy Williams	254	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.43	-0.43

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UTAH	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	-1.65	Ended
Q1	254	9	0	+1.54	Missed FG
Q1	30	1	0	+4.96	Pass TD
Q1	30	4	0	+1.69	Fumble
Q1	254	7	0	-2.15	Interception
Q1	30	6	0	-0.91	Punt
Q1	254	3	0	-2.84	Punt
Q1	30	6	0	-2.87	Fumble
Q2	254	1	0	-0.05	Ended
Q2	30	4	0	-2.80	Ended
Q2	254	4	0	-0.76	Punt
Q2	30	5	0	+0.24	Punt
Q2	254	9	0	+1.93	Pass TD
Q2	30	7	0	-3.60	Fumble
Q2	254	1	0	+1.45	Pass TD
Q2	254	3	0	+2.54	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold run for a loss of 3 yards to the Utah 21 Sam Darnold fumbled, recovered by Utah Nick Heninger (-5.73 EPA)
2. Q1 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold run for no gain to the Utah 34 Sam Darnold fumbled, recovered by Utah Bradlee Anae (-5.47 EPA)
3. Q1 · Utah Utes · Troy Williams pass intercepted Cameron Smith return for 4 yds to the USC 18 (-5.33 EPA)
4. Q1 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold pass complete to Tyler Petite for 52 yds for a TD, (Chase McGrath KICK) (+4.96 EPA)
5. Q4 · Utah Utes · Troy Williams pass complete to Siale Fakailoatonga for 37 yds to the USC 2 for a 1ST down (+4.63 EPA)
6. Q2 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold pass incomplete (-4.23 EPA)
7. Q1 · Utah Utes · Troy Williams pass complete to Siaosi Wilson for 40 yds to the USC 14 for a 1ST down (+4.03 EPA)
8. Q3 · USC Trojans · Sam Darnold pass complete to Tyler Vaughns for 10 yds to the Utah 17 for a 1ST down (+3.77 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (28–27) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Sam Darnold (30) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: UTAH 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 Utah Utes vs USC Trojans?

Utah Utes 27, USC Trojans 28 in Week 7 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Utah Utes vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 27–28.

Where can I find the Utah Utes vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935297.

Who led Utah Utes 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 Utah Utes at USC Trojans in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.