USC Trojans vs. Washington State Cougars: 2021 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Washington State Cougars 45–14 in Week 3, 2021. Final score: USC Trojans 45, Washington State Cougars 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
USC Trojans	0	6	18	9	45
Washington State Cougars	6	6	6	0	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jaxson Dart (30) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.52 EPA/play +21.71 EPA
• Jayden de Laura (265) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +3.97 EPA
• Cammon Cooper (265) — 0.0 yds · -0.12 EPA/play -0.72 EPA

Rushing

• Max Borghi (265) — 0.0 yds +0.29 EPA
• Vavae Malepeai (30) — 0.0 yds -0.52 EPA
• Keaontay Ingram (30) — 0.0 yds -0.38 EPA

Receiving

• Drake London (30) — 13 rec · 0.0 yds +0.93 EPA
• Calvin Jackson Jr. (265) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.63 EPA
• Travell Harris (265) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jaxson Dart	30	42	71.4%	0	4	+0.52	+21.71
Jayden de Laura	265	18	55.6%	0	2	+0.22	+3.97
Cammon Cooper	265	6	66.7%	0	0	-0.12	-0.72
Kedon Slovis	30	3	33.3%	0	0	-0.48	-1.43
Victor Gabalis	265	12	50.0%	0	1	-1.30	-15.65

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USC	WSU
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	5	0	+3.60	Ended
Q1	30	6	0	-3.10	Interception
Q1	265	1	0	+2.45	Pass TD
Q1	265	11	0	+3.79	Ended
Q1	30	5	0	-2.24	Punt
Q2	265	1	0	-0.09	Ended
Q2	30	1	0	+6.27	Pass TD
Q2	30	10	0	+2.48	Ended
Q2	265	3	0	-2.97	Punt
Q2	30	2	0	-3.73	Fumble
Q2	265	1	0	+1.33	Pass TD
Q2	265	6	0	+1.95	Ended
Q2	30	7	0	+0.20	Punt
Q2	265	4	0	-5.24	Ended
Q3	30	1	0	+0.36	Ended
Q3	265	2	0	-1.73	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · USC Trojans · Jaxson Dart pass complete to Gary Bryant Jr. for 38 yds for a TD, (Parker Lewis KICK) (+6.26 EPA)
2. Q1 · USC Trojans · Jaxson Dart pass intercepted Daniel Isom return for 27 yds to the USC 46 (-5.16 EPA)
3. Q3 · Washington State Cougars · Victor Gabalis sacked by Drake Jackson for a loss of 5 yards Victor Gabalis fumbled, forced by Drake Jackson, recovered by USC Tuli Tuipulotu , return for 0 yards for a TD, (Parker Lewis KICK) (-4.87 EPA)
4. Q4 · USC Trojans · Jaxson Dart pass complete to Kyle Ford for 36 yds for a TD, (Parker Lewis KICK) (+3.54 EPA)
5. Q1 · USC Trojans · Jaxson Dart pass complete to Malcolm Epps for 18 yds to the WshSt 42 for a 1ST down (+3.19 EPA)
6. Q2 · USC Trojans · Jaxson Dart run for 16 yds to the USC 36 Jaxson Dart fumbled, forced by Armani Marsh, recovered by WshSt Jaylen Watson (-3.07 EPA)
7. Q1 · Washington State Cougars · Max Borghi run for 8 yds to the USC 1 for a 1ST down (+3.02 EPA)
8. Q4 · Washington State Cougars · Victor Gabalis pass incomplete to Travell Harris (-2.83 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (45–14) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Jaxson Dart (30) — 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 Washington State Cougars?

USC Trojans 45, Washington State Cougars 14 in Week 3 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs Washington State Cougars?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 45–14.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401309852.

Who led USC Trojans vs Washington State Cougars in passing?

Jaxson Dart (30) 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 Washington State Cougars in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.