USC Trojans vs. California Golden Bears: 2021 Week 14 Recap

Quick answer

California Golden Bears defeated USC Trojans 24–14 in Week 14, 2021. Final score: USC Trojans 14, California Golden Bears 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
USC Trojans	0	12	0	6	14
California Golden Bears	3	6	0	6	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jaxson Dart (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +5.10 EPA
• Chase Garbers (25) — 0.0 yds · +0.03 EPA/play +0.91 EPA
• TEAM (25) — 0.0 yds · -1.18 EPA/play -1.18 EPA

Rushing

• Vavae Malepeai (30) — 0.0 yds +0.21 EPA
• Christopher Brooks (25) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.07 EPA
• Brandon Campbell (30) — 0.0 yds -0.56 EPA

Receiving

• Kyle Ford (30) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.26 EPA
• Michael Jackson III (30) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.44 EPA
• Tahj Washington (30) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.00 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jaxson Dart	30	34	55.9%	0	1	+0.15	+5.10
Chase Garbers	25	27	66.7%	0	0	+0.03	+0.91
TEAM	25	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.18	-1.18
Miller Moss	30	14	57.1%	0	1	-0.15	-2.14

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USC	CAL
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	1	0	-0.33	Ended
Q1	25	2	0	-2.60	Ended
Q1	30	2	0	-1.34	Ended
Q1	25	17	0	-0.34	Missed FG
Q1	30	16	0	-6.20	Missed FG
Q2	30	5	0	+0.69	Ended
Q2	25	2	0	-0.10	Fumble
Q2	30	3	0	-1.55	Touchdown
Q2	30	8	0	+2.69	Ended
Q2	25	1	0	+0.91	Rush TD
Q2	30	3	0	+1.72	Ended
Q2	25	7	0	+5.44	Ended
Q2	30	1	0	+3.78	Pass TD
Q2	30	5	0	+1.30	Ended
Q2	25	7	0	-3.89	Ended
Q3	30	3	0	-2.59	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · USC Trojans · Trey Paster 55 Yd Fumble Return (Dario Longhetto Kick) (-8.94 EPA)
2. Q1 · California Golden Bears · Dario Longhetto 25 yd FG MISSED USC Penalty, off-side (Maximus Gibbs) to the USC 4 (-5.93 EPA)
3. Q1 · California Golden Bears · (02:12) Longhetto,Dario field goal attempt from 26 yards NO GOOD, clock 02:13 PENALTY USC Offside (Gibbs,Maximus) 4 yards from USC08 to USC04. NO PLAY. (-5.71 EPA)
4. Q4 · USC Trojans · Miller Moss sacked by Daniel Scott for a loss of 27 yards to the Cal 35 Miller Moss fumbled, recovered by Cal Lu-Magia Hearns III , return for 0 yards (-5.58 EPA)
5. Q2 · USC Trojans · Parker Lewis 43 yd FG MISSED (-3.95 EPA)
6. Q4 · USC Trojans · Miller Moss pass complete to K.D. Nixon for 16 yds for a TD, (Parker Lewis KICK) (+3.85 EPA)
7. Q2 · USC Trojans · Jaxson Dart pass complete to Kyle Ford for 45 yds for a TD, (Parker Lewis KICK) (+3.78 EPA)
8. Q3 · USC Trojans · Erik Krommenhoek run for no gain to the Cal 3 (-3.76 EPA)

Key takeaways

• California Golden Bears controlled the final (24–14) in Week 14.
• Passing edge: Jaxson Dart (30) — 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 California Golden Bears?

USC Trojans 14, California Golden Bears 24 in Week 14 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs California Golden Bears?

California Golden Bears won with a final score of 14–24.

Where can I find the USC Trojans vs California Golden Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401387250.

Who led USC Trojans vs California Golden Bears in passing?

Jaxson Dart (30) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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