Washington State Cougars vs. USC Trojans: 2018 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Washington State Cougars 39–36 in Week 4, 2018. Final score: Washington State Cougars 36, USC Trojans 39.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Washington State Cougars	3	18	6	6	36
USC Trojans	6	9	6	12	39

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Gardner Minshew (265) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +19.71 EPA
• JT Daniels (30) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.43 EPA/play +10.31 EPA
• by USC JT Daniels JT Daniels (30) — 0.0 yds · -0.45 EPA/play -0.44 EPA

Rushing

• James Williams (265) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.25 EPA
• Vavae Malepeai (30) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.09 EPA
• Stephen Carr (30) — 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA

Receiving

• Jamire Calvin (265) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.59 EPA
• Tyler Vaughns (30) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.67 EPA
• James Williams (265) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.37 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Gardner Minshew	265	47	78.7%	0	3	+0.42	+19.71
JT Daniels	30	24	70.8%	0	3	+0.43	+10.31
by USC JT Daniels JT Daniels	30	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.45	-0.44

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WSU	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	265	9	0	+2.58	Ended
Q1	30	3	0	-2.10	Punt
Q1	265	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	265	3	0	-2.41	Ended
Q1	30	3	0	-4.33	Punt
Q1	265	6	0	-1.54	Ended
Q1	30	1	0	+0.86	Rush TD
Q1	30	4	0	+5.72	Ended
Q2	30	10	0	+0.84	Field goal
Q2	265	1	0	+2.68	Pass TD
Q2	265	9	0	+4.17	Ended
Q2	30	5	0	-4.34	Punt
Q2	265	1	0	+2.74	Pass TD
Q2	265	5	0	+3.05	Ended
Q2	30	1	0	+1.66	Pass TD
Q2	30	2	0	+2.39	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · USC Trojans · JT Daniels pass complete to Michael Pittman Jr. for 50 yds for a TD, (Michael Brown KICK) (+4.4 EPA)
2. Q4 · Washington State Cougars · Gardner Minshew pass complete to Easop Winston for 59 yds to the USC 17 for a 1ST down (+3.97 EPA)
3. Q1 · USC Trojans · Stephen Carr run for 50 yds to the WshSt 24 for a 1ST down (+3.92 EPA)
4. Q4 · USC Trojans · JT Daniels pass complete to Amon-Ra St. Brown for 30 yds for a TD, (Michael Brown KICK) (+3.46 EPA)
5. Q1 · Washington State Cougars · Gardner Minshew pass complete to Dezmon Patmon for 9 yds to the USC 31 for a 1ST down (+3.07 EPA)
6. Q4 · Washington State Cougars · Blake Mazza 38 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by Jay Tufele (-2.85 EPA)
7. Q2 · USC Trojans · JT Daniels pass complete to Velus Jones Jr. for 44 yds to the WshSt 30 for a 1ST down (+2.83 EPA)
8. Q1 · Washington State Cougars · Gardner Minshew pass complete to Jamire Calvin for 15 yds to the WshSt 40 for a 1ST down (+2.81 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (39–36) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Gardner Minshew (265) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: WSU 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 Washington State Cougars vs USC Trojans?

Washington State Cougars 36, USC Trojans 39 in Week 4 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Washington State Cougars vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 36–39.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012748.

Who led Washington State Cougars vs USC Trojans in passing?

Gardner Minshew (265) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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