USC Trojans vs. Utah Utes: 2018 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Utah Utes defeated USC Trojans 41–28 in Week 8, 2018. Final score: USC Trojans 28, Utah Utes 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
USC Trojans	6	0	0	12	28
Utah Utes	6	12	12	6	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tyler Huntley (254) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.47 EPA/play +15.62 EPA
• Matt Fink (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.78 EPA/play +5.48 EPA
• TEAM (254) — 0.0 yds · -0.12 EPA/play -0.13 EPA

Rushing

• Zack Moss (254) — 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• Stephen Carr (30) — 0.0 yds -0.64 EPA
• Tyler Huntley (254) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.19 EPA

Receiving

• Britain Covey (254) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.87 EPA
• Michael Pittman Jr. (30) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.37 EPA
• Samson Nacua (254) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.46 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tyler Huntley	254	33	66.7%	0	4	+0.47	+15.62
Matt Fink	30	7	85.7%	0	1	+0.78	+5.48
TEAM	254	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.12	-0.13
JT Daniels	30	14	42.9%	0	1	-0.63	-8.86

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USC	UTAH
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	254	1	0	-0.10	Ended
Q1	30	3	0	-5.65	Interception
Q1	254	3	0	+4.30	Pass TD
Q1	30	3	0	-1.62	Punt
Q1	254	3	0	-0.57	Fumble
Q1	30	1	0	+2.60	Pass TD
Q1	254	5	0	+0.88	Ended
Q1	30	2	0	+0.35	Ended
Q1	254	5	0	-4.13	Ended
Q1	30	2	0	-1.89	Punt
Q1	254	4	0	-2.37	Punt
Q1	30	3	0	-1.60	Punt
Q2	254	3	0	+2.07	Field goal
Q2	254	6	0	+1.48	Ended
Q2	30	5	0	+0.97	Ended
Q2	254	5	0	-1.80	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · USC Trojans · Reid Budrovich punt for 48 yds , Britain Covey returns for no gain to the Utah 14 Britain Covey fumbled, recovered by USC Greg Johnson (+6.89 EPA)
2. Q1 · Utah Utes · Tyler Huntley pass complete to Britain Covey for 46 yds for a TD, (Matt Gay KICK) (+5.93 EPA)
3. Q4 · Utah Utes · Mitch Wishnowsky punt blocked by Michael Pittman Jr. blocked by Michael Pittman Jr. N/A return for no gain to the Utah 9 (-4.95 EPA)
4. Q3 · Utah Utes · Tyler Huntley pass incomplete to Jaylen Dixon (-4.2 EPA)
5. Q1 · Utah Utes · Zack Moss run for a loss of 1 yard to the 50 yard line (-3.81 EPA)
6. Q3 · USC Trojans · JT Daniels pass intercepted Jaylon Johnson return for 5 yds to the Utah 6 (-3.48 EPA)
7. Q1 · USC Trojans · JT Daniels pass intercepted Chase Hansen return for no gain to the USC 20 (-3.38 EPA)
8. Q3 · Utah Utes · Tyler Huntley pass complete to Demari Simpkins for 11 yds for a TD, (Matt Gay KICK) (+3.01 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Utah Utes controlled the final (41–28) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Tyler Huntley (254) — yds, 4 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 Utah Utes?

USC Trojans 28, Utah Utes 41 in Week 8 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs Utah Utes?

Utah Utes won with a final score of 28–41.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012770.

Who led USC Trojans vs Utah Utes in passing?

Tyler Huntley (254) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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