USC Trojans vs. Texas Longhorns: 2018 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Texas Longhorns defeated USC Trojans 37–14 in Week 3, 2018. Final score: USC Trojans 14, Texas Longhorns 37.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
USC Trojans	12	0	0	0	14
Texas Longhorns	3	9	12	0	37

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sam Ehlinger (251) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +10.26 EPA
• JT Daniels (30) — 0.0 yds · +0.07 EPA/play +3.10 EPA
• Jerrod Heard (251) — 0.0 yds · +0.56 EPA/play +0.56 EPA

Rushing

• Tre Watson (251) — 0.0 yds -0.17 EPA
• Sam Ehlinger (251) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.03 EPA
• Daniel Young (251) — 0.0 yds -0.45 EPA

Receiving

• Amon-Ra St. Brown (30) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.59 EPA
• Collin Johnson (251) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.32 EPA
• Michael Pittman Jr. (30) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.49 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sam Ehlinger	251	29	51.7%	0	2	+0.35	+10.26
JT Daniels	30	47	61.7%	0	0	+0.07	+3.10
Jerrod Heard	251	1	100.0%	0	0	+0.56	+0.56

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USC	TEX
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	251	1	0	+0.09	Ended
Q1	30	1	0	+1.87	Rush TD
Q1	30	7	0	+1.90	Ended
Q1	251	3	0	-1.83	Punt
Q1	30	6	0	-2.10	Ended
Q1	251	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	251	11	0	+1.79	Ended
Q1	30	1	0	+2.09	Rush TD
Q1	30	8	0	+3.79	Ended
Q2	251	6	0	+0.07	Ended
Q2	30	3	0	-2.47	Punt
Q2	251	6	0	-4.59	Punt
Q2	30	1	0	-4.44	Ended
Q2	30	10	0	+3.54	Ended
Q2	251	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	251	5	0	-1.42	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Texas Longhorns · Sam Ehlinger pass complete to Lil'Jordan Humphrey for 47 yds for a TD, (Cameron Dicker KICK) (+5.34 EPA)
2. Q2 · USC Trojans · JT Daniels pass intercepted Kris Boyd return for no gain to the Texas 49 (-4.47 EPA)
3. Q2 · USC Trojans · Stephen Carr run for a loss of 2 yards to the Texas 3 USC Penalty, Personal Foul ( Yards) declined (-4.44 EPA)
4. Q3 · Texas Longhorns · Daniel Young run for a loss of 2 yards to the USC 17 Daniel Young fumbled, forced by C.J. Pollard, recovered by USC Christian Rector (-4.3 EPA)
5. Q3 · USC Trojans · JT Daniels pass complete to Amon-Ra St. Brown for 53 yds to the Texas 30 for a 1ST down (+3.83 EPA)
6. Q1 · USC Trojans · JT Daniels pass complete to Amon-Ra St. Brown for 29 yds to the Texas 35 for a 1ST down (+3.37 EPA)
7. Q1 · USC Trojans · JT Daniels pass complete to Velus Jones Jr. for 40 yds to the Texas 3 for a 1ST down (+3.34 EPA)
8. Q2 · Texas Longhorns · Sam Ehlinger pass complete to Lil'Jordan Humphrey for 23 yds to the Texas 48 for a 1ST down (+3.34 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Texas Longhorns controlled the final (37–14) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Sam Ehlinger (251) — 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 Texas Longhorns?

USC Trojans 14, Texas Longhorns 37 in Week 3 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs Texas Longhorns?

Texas Longhorns won with a final score of 14–37.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012739.

Who led USC Trojans vs Texas Longhorns in passing?

Sam Ehlinger (251) 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 Texas Longhorns in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.