USC Trojans vs. Stanford Cardinal: 2018 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Stanford Cardinal defeated USC Trojans 17–3 in Week 2, 2018. Final score: USC Trojans 3, Stanford Cardinal 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
USC Trojans	0	0	3	0	3
Stanford Cardinal	6	6	3	0	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• K.J. Costello (24) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +8.19 EPA
• TEAM (24) — 0.0 yds · -0.61 EPA/play -0.61 EPA
• Matt Fink (30) — 0.0 yds · -1.00 EPA/play -2.00 EPA

Rushing

• Bryce Love (24) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.14 EPA
• Aca'Cedric Ware (30) — 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• Stephen Carr (30) — 0.0 yds +0.13 EPA

Receiving

• Tyler Vaughns (30) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.55 EPA
• Trenton Irwin (24) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• JJ Arcega-Whiteside (24) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.41 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
K.J. Costello	24	26	61.5%	0	1	+0.32	+8.19
TEAM	24	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.61	-0.61
Matt Fink	30	2	50.0%	0	0	-1.00	-2.00
JT Daniels	30	34	47.1%	0	0	-0.29	-9.77

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USC	STAN
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	11	0	+1.78	Ended
Q1	24	3	0	-1.25	Punt
Q1	30	7	0	-0.94	Ended
Q1	24	1	0	+1.06	Rush TD
Q1	24	7	0	+4.74	Ended
Q2	30	2	0	+0.31	Ended
Q2	24	1	0	+2.96	Pass TD
Q2	24	4	0	+2.57	Ended
Q2	30	6	0	-2.70	Ended
Q2	24	8	0	-0.04	Punt
Q2	30	9	0	+0.76	Punt
Q2	24	3	0	-3.04	Punt
Q2	30	3	0	-2.46	Missed FG
Q3	24	4	0	-2.62	Punt
Q3	30	7	0	+0.14	Punt
Q3	24	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · USC Trojans · JT Daniels pass intercepted, touchback. Malik Antoine return for no gain (-5.77 EPA)
2. Q3 · USC Trojans · JT Daniels pass complete to Michael Pittman Jr. for 45 yds to the Stanf 14 for a 1ST down (+4.33 EPA)
3. Q3 · Stanford Cardinal · Bryce Love run for 59 yds to the USC 31 for a 1ST down (+3.98 EPA)
4. Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · TEAM run for a loss of 1 yard to the USC 26 (-3.69 EPA)
5. Q3 · Stanford Cardinal · K.J. Costello pass complete to Kaden Smith for 25 yds to the USC 19 for a 1ST down (+3.67 EPA)
6. Q4 · USC Trojans · JT Daniels pass intercepted Malik Antoine return for 36 yds to the USC 25 (-3.47 EPA)
7. Q1 · Stanford Cardinal · K.J. Costello pass complete to Kaden Smith for 22 yds to the Stanf 40 for a 1ST down (+3.21 EPA)
8. Q4 · USC Trojans · JT Daniels pass complete to Amon-Ra St. Brown for 28 yds to the Stanf 15 for a 1ST down (+3.09 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Stanford Cardinal controlled the final (17–3) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: K.J. Costello (24) — yds, 1 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 Stanford Cardinal?

USC Trojans 3, Stanford Cardinal 17 in Week 2 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs Stanford Cardinal?

Stanford Cardinal won with a final score of 3–17.

Where can I find the USC Trojans vs Stanford Cardinal box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012736.

Who led USC Trojans vs Stanford Cardinal in passing?

K.J. Costello (24) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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