Colorado Buffaloes vs. USC Trojans: 2018 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Colorado Buffaloes 31–20 in Week 7, 2018. Final score: Colorado Buffaloes 20, USC Trojans 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Colorado Buffaloes	0	6	6	12	20
USC Trojans	0	18	0	3	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• JT Daniels (30) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +10.45 EPA
• - 12 (30) — 0.0 yds · -1.18 EPA/play -4.73 EPA
• Steven Montez (38) — 0.0 yds · -0.40 EPA/play -19.18 EPA

Rushing

• Travon McMillian (38) — 0.0 yds -0.66 EPA
• Stephen Carr (30) — 0.0 yds -0.54 EPA
• Kyle Evans (38) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.18 EPA

Receiving

• Laviska Shenault Jr. (38) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.29 EPA
• K.D. Nixon (38) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.47 EPA
• Tony Brown (38) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.29 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
JT Daniels	30	31	54.8%	0	3	+0.34	+10.45
- 12	30	4	25.0%	0	0	-1.18	-4.73
Steven Montez	38	48	52.1%	0	0	-0.40	-19.18

Team EPA comparison

Stat	COLO	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	+0.67	Ended
Q1	38	3	0	-3.14	Punt
Q1	30	3	0	-2.59	Interception
Q1	38	8	0	+0.62	Punt
Q1	30	7	0	-3.40	Punt
Q1	38	3	0	-2.95	Punt
Q1	30	3	0	-1.60	Punt
Q1	38	3	0	-4.44	Punt
Q1	30	1	0	-0.86	Interception
Q2	38	6	0	+1.30	Ended
Q2	30	1	0	+2.91	Pass TD
Q2	30	4	0	+8.05	Pass TD
Q2	38	3	0	-2.07	Punt
Q2	30	1	0	-0.69	Ended
Q2	38	3	0	-2.44	Punt
Q2	30	4	0	-1.04	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · USC Trojans · JT Daniels pass complete to Michael Pittman Jr. for 65 yds for a TD, (Michael Brown KICK) (+6.04 EPA)
2. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez run for 19 yds for a TD, (Steven Montez intercepted ) (+4.82 EPA)
3. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez run for 15 yds to the USC 31 for a 1ST down (+4.54 EPA)
4. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · [NHSG], Montez, Steven pass incomplete to Ento, Kabion (Marshall, Iman), PENALTY USC pass interference (Marshall, Iman) 14 yards to the USC8, 1ST DOWN COLO, NO PLAY. (+4.42 EPA)
5. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Laviska Shenault Jr. run for 49 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK) (+3.82 EPA)
6. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · [NHSG], Montez, Steven pass incomplete to Ento, Kabion, PENALTY USC pass interference (Marshall, Iman) 15 yards to the USC24, 1ST DOWN COLO, NO PLAY. (+3.74 EPA)
7. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass complete to K.D. Nixon for 18 yds to the USC 42 for a 1ST down (+3.68 EPA)
8. Q1 · USC Trojans · JT Daniels pass intercepted Evan Worthington return for no gain to the Colo 36 (-3.58 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (31–20) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: JT Daniels (30) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: COLO 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 Colorado Buffaloes vs USC Trojans?

Colorado Buffaloes 20, USC Trojans 31 in Week 7 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Colorado Buffaloes vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 20–31.

Where can I find the Colorado Buffaloes vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012765.

Who led Colorado Buffaloes vs USC Trojans in passing?

JT Daniels (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 Colorado Buffaloes at USC Trojans in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.