Nevada Wolf Pack vs. USC Trojans: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Nevada Wolf Pack 66–14 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Nevada Wolf Pack 14, USC Trojans 66.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Nevada Wolf Pack	6	0	0	12	14
USC Trojans	18	12	6	15	66

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Caleb Williams (USC) — 306.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.82 EPA/play +19.65 EPA
• AJ Bianco (Nevada) — 122.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.03 EPA/play +12.20 EPA
• Miller Moss (USC) — 134.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.48 EPA/play +4.83 EPA

Rushing

• Ashton Hayes (Nevada) — 15.0 yds -0.85 EPA
• Sean Dollars (Nevada) — 28.0 yds · 1 TD +0.40 EPA
• Cross Patton (Nevada) — 11.0 yds -0.37 EPA

Receiving

• Jamaal Bell (Nevada) — 8 rec · 121.0 yds +1.49 EPA
• Spencer Curtis (Nevada) — 3 rec · 83.0 yds +2.47 EPA
• Tahj Washington (USC) — 3 rec · 75.0 yds +2.64 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Caleb Williams	USC	24	70.8%	306	5	+0.82	+19.65
AJ Bianco	Nevada	6	66.7%	122	1	+2.03	+12.20
Miller Moss	USC	10	70.0%	134	1	+0.48	+4.83
Brendon Lewis	Nevada	31	54.8%	169	0	+0.03	+0.95

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Nevada	USC
Plays	69	53
EPA / play	+0.062	+0.634
Total EPA	+4.29	+33.58
Success rate	30.4%	62.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.355	+0.720
Rush EPA / play	-0.277	+0.479
Yards	376	663

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	USC	4	84	+6.97	Pass TD
Q1	Nevada	4	85	+7.51	Rush TD
Q1	USC	5	32	-1.18	Punt
Q1	Nevada	3	-3	-2.86	Punt
Q1	USC	4	54	+4.18	Rush TD
Q1	Nevada	3	1	-3.13	Punt
Q1	USC	3	50	+4.09	Pass TD
Q1	Nevada	3	6	-2.30	Punt
Q1	USC	4	68	+4.41	Pass TD
Q2	Nevada	8	56	+2.60	Missed FG
Q2	USC	3	74	+5.26	Pass TD
Q2	Nevada	3	4	-1.51	Punt
Q2	USC	3	-4	-2.08	Punt
Q2	Nevada	8	20	-2.35	Ended
Q2	USC	4	16	-2.55	Fumble
Q2	Nevada	5	19	+0.24	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Nevada Wolf Pack · AJ Bianco pass to Jamaal Bell for a touchdown (77 yards) (+9.44 EPA)
2. Q1 · Nevada Wolf Pack · Brendon Lewis pass to Spencer Curtis for 73 yards (2nd & 5) (+5.66 EPA)
3. Q4 · Nevada Wolf Pack · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-5.52 EPA)
4. Q4 · USC Trojans · Miller Moss pass to Duce Robinson for a touchdown (71 yards) (+5.22 EPA)
5. Q4 · Nevada Wolf Pack · AJ Bianco pass to John Jackson III for 33 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.73 EPA)
6. Q4 · USC Trojans · Quinten Joyner rushes 47 yards for a touchdown (+3.62 EPA)
7. Q3 · USC Trojans · Caleb Williams pass to Tahj Washington for a touchdown (45 yards) (+3.61 EPA)
8. Q3 · Nevada Wolf Pack · Sean Dollars rushes for 2 yards (4th & 1) (+3.16 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (66–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Caleb Williams (USC) — 306.0 yds, 5 TD.
• EPA edge: USC at 0.634 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 Nevada Wolf Pack vs USC Trojans?

Nevada Wolf Pack 14, USC Trojans 66 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Nevada Wolf Pack vs USC Trojans?

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

Where can I find the Nevada Wolf Pack vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401523996.

Who led Nevada Wolf Pack vs USC Trojans in passing?

Caleb Williams (USC) led passers with 306.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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