UCLA Bruins vs. USC Trojans: 2023 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

UCLA Bruins defeated USC Trojans 38–20 in Week 12, 2023. Final score: UCLA Bruins 38, USC Trojans 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UCLA Bruins	12	0	9	6	38
USC Trojans	0	9	9	6	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ethan Garbers (UCLA) — 138.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.24 EPA/play +8.02 EPA
• Caleb Williams (USC) — 358.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +7.03 EPA

Rushing

• TJ Harden (UCLA) — 142.0 yds · 1 TD +0.22 EPA
• Carson Steele (UCLA) — 49.0 yds -0.22 EPA
• MarShawn Lloyd (USC) — 13.0 yds -0.49 EPA

Receiving

• Logan Loya (UCLA) — 9 rec · 60.0 yds +0.87 EPA
• Brenden Rice (USC) — 7 rec · 147.0 yds +2.21 EPA
• Zachariah Branch (USC) — 4 rec · 51.0 yds -0.21 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ethan Garbers	UCLA	34	52.9%	138	3	+0.24	+8.02
Caleb Williams	USC	48	60.4%	358	1	+0.15	+7.03

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UCLA	USC
Plays	76	65
EPA / play	+0.093	-0.050
Total EPA	+7.08	-3.25
Success rate	38.2%	32.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.236	+0.146
Rush EPA / play	-0.022	-0.605
Yards	357	383

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	USC	5	23	-3.96	Ended
Q1	UCLA	7	48	+3.87	Rush TD
Q1	USC	3	10	-1.63	Punt
Q1	UCLA	8	40	-0.62	Punt
Q1	USC	2	14	-3.43	Fumble
Q1	UCLA	3	19	+2.15	Pass TD
Q1	USC	2	0	-2.98	Interception
Q1	UCLA	3	3	-2.86	Punt
Q1	USC	7	99	+8.78	Pass TD
Q2	UCLA	13	52	-0.09	Missed FG
Q2	USC	3	0	-2.06	Punt
Q2	UCLA	3	1	-2.24	Punt
Q2	USC	11	78	+2.35	Missed FG
Q2	UCLA	3	8	-0.43	Punt
Q2	USC	8	46	+0.37	Field goal
Q2	UCLA	1	0	-0.73	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · USC Trojans · Caleb Williams pass to Brenden Rice for a touchdown (74 yards) (+8.45 EPA)
2. Q3 · USC Trojans · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-5.59 EPA)
3. Q3 · USC Trojans · Caleb Williams pass to Brenden Rice for 24 yards (4th & 7) (+5.04 EPA)
4. Q4 · USC Trojans · Caleb Williams pass to Tahj Washington for 23 yards (4th & 14) (+4.78 EPA)
5. Q4 · USC Trojans · Penalty (4th & 7) (+3.77 EPA)
6. Q3 · UCLA Bruins · TJ Harden rushes for 58 yards (2nd & 6) (+3.7 EPA)
7. Q1 · USC Trojans · Austin Jones rushes for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 1) (-3.54 EPA)
8. Q2 · USC Trojans · Field goal missed (-3.46 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UCLA Bruins controlled the final (38–20) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Ethan Garbers (UCLA) — 138.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: UCLA at 0.093 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 UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans?

UCLA Bruins 38, USC Trojans 20 in Week 12 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans?

UCLA Bruins won with a final score of 38–20.

Where can I find the UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401524062.

Who led UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans in passing?

Ethan Garbers (UCLA) led passers with 138.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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