USC Trojans vs. Colorado Buffaloes: 2021 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Colorado Buffaloes 37–14 in Week 5, 2021. Final score: USC Trojans 37, Colorado Buffaloes 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
USC Trojans	9	9	9	6	37
Colorado Buffaloes	0	6	6	0	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kedon Slovis (30) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.90 EPA/play +19.87 EPA
• Brendon Lewis (38) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.04 EPA/play -0.70 EPA
• TEAM (30) — 0.0 yds · -1.65 EPA/play -1.65 EPA

Rushing

• Jarek Broussard (38) — 0.0 yds -0.20 EPA
• Keaontay Ingram (30) — 0.0 yds -0.06 EPA
• Darwin Barlow (30) — 0.0 yds +0.21 EPA

Receiving

• Drake London (30) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.88 EPA
• Tahj Washington (30) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.98 EPA
• Brady Russell (38) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +2.67 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kedon Slovis	30	22	86.4%	0	3	+0.90	+19.87
Brendon Lewis	38	19	52.6%	0	1	-0.04	-0.70
TEAM	30	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.65	-1.65

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USC	COLO
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	+0.64	Pass TD
Q1	38	2	0	+1.56	Ended
Q1	30	4	0	+4.27	Field goal
Q1	38	3	0	-2.88	Punt
Q1	30	11	0	+5.51	Punt
Q1	38	5	0	-3.37	Ended
Q1	30	4	0	-0.49	Ended
Q2	38	1	0	+1.04	Rush TD
Q2	30	1	0	+0.11	Ended
Q2	38	2	0	+1.77	Ended
Q2	30	1	0	-2.85	Fumble
Q2	38	3	0	+1.51	Punt
Q2	30	1	0	-0.36	Field goal
Q2	38	3	0	-1.89	Ended
Q2	30	2	0	+0.61	Ended
Q2	30	3	0	+5.45	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Brendon Lewis pass complete to Brady Russell for 65 yds to the USC 9 for a 1ST down (+5.87 EPA)
2. Q4 · USC Trojans · INGRAM, Keaontay rush up the middle for a gain of 8 yards to the COL0, TOUCHDOWN USC, score nullified by penalty. PENALTY USC Holding on VORHEES, Andrew enforced 10 yards from the COL8 to the COL18 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). (-5.45 EPA)
3. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Brendon Lewis sacked for 0 yards to the Colo 29 (-4.52 EPA)
4. Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · WATTS, Josh punt 56 yards to the USC18, BRYANT JR., Gary return 13 yards to the USC31, out of bounds. PENALTY USC Holding on NIXON, K.D. enforced 0 yards COL Unsportsmanlike Conduct on PITTMAN, Toren enforced 0 yards after the change of possession from the end of the play at the USC31 to the USC31 and results in a 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY (replay the down). (+4.09 EPA)
5. Q4 · USC Trojans · Kedon Slovis pass complete to Gary Bryant Jr. for 15 yds for a TD, (Parker Lewis KICK) (+3.58 EPA)
6. Q2 · USC Trojans · Kedon Slovis pass complete to Michael Trigg for 46 yds for a TD, (Parker Lewis KICK) (+3.49 EPA)
7. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Alex Fontenot run for 1 yd to the USC 42 (-3.14 EPA)
8. Q3 · USC Trojans · Keaontay Ingram run for 53 yds to the Colo 5 for a 1ST down (+3.06 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (37–14) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Kedon Slovis (30) — yds, 3 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 Colorado Buffaloes?

USC Trojans 37, Colorado Buffaloes 14 in Week 5 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs Colorado Buffaloes?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 37–14.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401309867.

Who led USC Trojans vs Colorado Buffaloes in passing?

Kedon Slovis (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 USC Trojans at Colorado Buffaloes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.