Stanford Cardinal vs. USC Trojans: 2021 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Stanford Cardinal defeated USC Trojans 42–28 in Week 2, 2021. Final score: Stanford Cardinal 42, USC Trojans 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Stanford Cardinal	6	12	6	6	42
USC Trojans	0	9	9	12	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tanner McKee (24) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.74 EPA/play +15.50 EPA
• Kedon Slovis (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +8.00 EPA
• TEAM (30) — 0.0 yds · -5.54 EPA/play -5.54 EPA

Rushing

• Vavae Malepeai (30) — 0.0 yds +0.49 EPA
• Keaontay Ingram (30) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD
• Austin Jones (24) — 0.0 yds -0.59 EPA

Receiving

• Tahj Washington (30) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.27 EPA
• Drake London (30) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.80 EPA
• Elijah Higgins (24) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.88 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tanner McKee	24	21	76.2%	0	2	+0.74	+15.50
Kedon Slovis	30	37	73.0%	0	1	+0.22	+8.00
TEAM	30	1	0.0%	0	0	-5.54	-5.54

Team EPA comparison

Stat	STAN	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	10	0	+5.27	Ended
Q1	24	5	0	-1.06	Punt
Q1	30	3	0	-1.19	Punt
Q1	24	1	0	+5.47	Rush TD
Q1	30	3	0	-1.79	Punt
Q1	24	6	0	-3.10	Punt
Q2	30	1	0	-0.06	Ended
Q2	24	1	0	+2.18	Pass TD
Q2	24	3	0	+3.61	Ended
Q2	30	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	30	14	0	+2.12	Ended
Q2	24	1	0	+4.14	Pass TD
Q2	24	8	0	-1.61	Ended
Q2	30	1	0	+1.63	Rush TD
Q2	30	5	0	-1.07	Punt
Q3	24	1	0	+0.70	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · USC Trojans · Kyu Blu Kelly 31 Yd Interception Return (Joshua Karty Kick) (-5.54 EPA)
2. Q1 · Stanford Cardinal · Nathaniel Peat 87 Yd Run (Joshua Karty Kick) (+5.47 EPA)
3. Q2 · Stanford Cardinal · Elijah Higgins 3 Yd pass from Tanner McKee (Joshua Karty Kick) (+4.14 EPA)
4. Q4 · USC Trojans · Darwin Barlow 4 Yd Run (Kedon Slovis Pass to Gary Bryant Jr. for Two-Point Conversion) (+3.73 EPA)
5. Q2 · Stanford Cardinal · Tanner McKee pass complete to Austin Jones for 49 yds to the USC 15 for a 1ST down (+3.11 EPA)
6. Q1 · USC Trojans · Kedon Slovis pass complete to Drake London for 39 yds to the Stanf 32 for a 1ST down (+3.02 EPA)
7. Q4 · USC Trojans · Vavae Malepeai run for 20 yds to the Stanf 11 for a 1ST down (+2.47 EPA)
8. Q4 · USC Trojans · Drake London 11 Yd pass from Kedon Slovis (Alex Stadthaus Kick) (+2.33 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Stanford Cardinal controlled the final (42–28) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Tanner McKee (24) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: STAN 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 Stanford Cardinal vs USC Trojans?

Stanford Cardinal 42, USC Trojans 28 in Week 2 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Stanford Cardinal vs USC Trojans?

Stanford Cardinal won with a final score of 42–28.

Where can I find the Stanford Cardinal vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401309843.

Who led Stanford Cardinal vs USC Trojans in passing?

Tanner McKee (24) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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