Rice Owls vs. USC Trojans: 2022 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Rice Owls 66–14 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: Rice Owls 14, USC Trojans 66.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rice Owls	6	12	12	0	14
USC Trojans	6	15	12	6	66

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Caleb Williams (USC) — 261.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.63 EPA/play +14.49 EPA
• Miller Moss (USC) — 81.0 yds · +0.08 EPA/play +0.57 EPA
• TEAM (USC) — 0.0 yds · -0.41 EPA/play -0.41 EPA

Rushing

• Ari Broussard (Rice) — 25.0 yds · 2 TD -0.27 EPA
• Cameron Montgomery (Rice) — 99.0 yds +0.60 EPA
• Dean Connors (Rice) — 28.0 yds +0.23 EPA

Receiving

• Jordan Addison (USC) — 5 rec · 69.0 yds +1.47 EPA
• Tahj Washington (USC) — 4 rec · 65.0 yds +0.52 EPA
• Luke McCaffrey (Rice) — 5 rec · 51.0 yds +1.29 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Caleb Williams	USC	23	82.6%	261	2	+0.63	+14.49
Miller Moss	USC	7	85.7%	81	0	+0.08	+0.57
TEAM	USC	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.41	-0.41
Wiley Green	Rice	13	61.5%	162	0	-0.33	-4.32
TJ McMahon	Rice	17	35.3%	60	0	-0.33	-5.62

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Rice	USC
Plays	62	58
EPA / play	-0.309	+0.343
Total EPA	-19.15	+19.89
Success rate	30.6%	65.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.636	+0.473
Rush EPA / play	+0.040	+0.194
Yards	459	523

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	USC	7	75	+6.16	Pass TD
Q1	Rice	16	74	+6.41	Rush TD
Q1	USC	9	69	+5.16	Rush TD
Q2	Rice	3	6	-2.47	Punt
Q2	USC	4	70	+4.96	Rush TD
Q2	Rice	5	156	-7.45	Touchdown
Q2	Rice	10	90	+8.24	Rush TD
Q2	USC	10	77	-0.55	Field goal
Q3	Rice	3	46	-6.70	Touchdown
Q3	Rice	7	40	-9.02	Interception
Q3	USC	4	34	+2.17	Pass TD
Q3	Rice	4	18	-1.59	Punt
Q3	USC	8	85	+4.51	Rush TD
Q3	Rice	3	8	-1.34	Punt
Q4	USC	4	3	-2.78	Punt
Q4	Rice	8	27	-3.51	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Rice Owls · Wiley Green — Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.86 EPA)
2. Q3 · Rice Owls · Interception returned for a touchdown (-5.91 EPA)
3. Q3 · Rice Owls · Interception returned for a touchdown (-4.5 EPA)
4. Q2 · Rice Owls · Cameron Montgomery rushes for 55 yards (1st & 10) (+3.69 EPA)
5. Q4 · Rice Owls · TJ McMahon pass to Isaiah Esdale for 16 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.25 EPA)
6. Q2 · Rice Owls · TJ McMahon pass to Ari Broussard for 31 yards (3rd & 24) (+3.13 EPA)
7. Q1 · Rice Owls · Wiley Green pass to Luke McCaffrey for 19 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.12 EPA)
8. Q4 · USC Trojans · Darwin Barlow rushes for 5 yards (1st & 10) (-3.0 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (66–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Caleb Williams (USC) — 261.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: USC at 0.343 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 Rice Owls vs USC Trojans?

Rice Owls 14, USC Trojans 66 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Rice Owls vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 14–66.

Where can I find the Rice Owls vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401426540.

Who led Rice Owls vs USC Trojans in passing?

Caleb Williams (USC) led passers with 261.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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