Stanford Cardinal vs. USC Trojans: 2023 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Stanford Cardinal 56–10 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Stanford Cardinal 10, USC Trojans 56.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Stanford Cardinal	0	9	0	6	10
USC Trojans	18	18	0	6	56

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Caleb Williams (USC) — 281.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.82 EPA/play +17.29 EPA
• Justin Lamson (Stanford) — 120.0 yds · +0.12 EPA/play +2.28 EPA
• Miller Moss (USC) — 112.0 yds · +0.01 EPA/play +0.15 EPA

Rushing

• Justin Lamson (Stanford) — 23.0 yds · 1 TD -0.43 EPA
• MarShawn Lloyd (USC) — 91.0 yds · 1 TD +0.18 EPA
• Austin Jones (USC) — 33.0 yds · 1 TD +0.50 EPA

Receiving

• Tahj Washington (USC) — 4 rec · 73.0 yds +0.43 EPA
• Duce Robinson (USC) — 4 rec · 71.0 yds +0.73 EPA
• Benjamin Yurosek (Stanford) — 4 rec · 54.0 yds +0.78 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Caleb Williams	USC	21	90.5%	281	3	+0.82	+17.29
Justin Lamson	Stanford	19	42.1%	120	0	+0.12	+2.28
Miller Moss	USC	15	73.3%	112	0	+0.01	+0.15
TEAM	USC	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.68	-0.68
Ashton Daniels	Stanford	7	28.6%	17	0	-0.67	-4.71

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Stanford	USC
Plays	65	66
EPA / play	+0.047	+0.361
Total EPA	+3.09	+23.82
Success rate	40.0%	59.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.093	+0.453
Rush EPA / play	+0.141	+0.243
Yards	335	590

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	USC	8	75	+6.17	Rush TD
Q1	Stanford	2	16	+0.86	Ended
Q1	USC	4	28	+2.74	Rush TD
Q1	Stanford	3	8	-1.89	Punt
Q1	USC	3	7	-2.28	Punt
Q1	Stanford	5	12	-2.04	Punt
Q1	USC	12	108	+6.90	Rush TD
Q2	Stanford	3	-5	-3.51	Touchdown
Q2	Stanford	1	2	-2.11	Ended
Q2	Stanford	3	30	+5.96	Ended
Q2	USC	3	21	+1.29	Pass TD
Q2	Stanford	1	19	+4.72	Ended
Q2	USC	1	15	-1.82	Ended
Q2	Stanford	7	46	+1.06	Field goal
Q2	USC	1	19	+1.09	Ended
Q2	USC	1	75	+4.64	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Stanford Cardinal · Casey Filkins rushes for 59 yards (1st & 10) (+5.31 EPA)
2. Q2 · Stanford Cardinal · E.J. Smith rushes for 19 yards (1st & 10) (+4.72 EPA)
3. Q2 · USC Trojans · Caleb Williams pass to Brenden Rice for a touchdown (75 yards) (+4.64 EPA)
4. Q2 · Stanford Cardinal · Justin Lamson pass to John Humphreys for 31 yards (3rd & 8) (+4.36 EPA)
5. Q4 · USC Trojans · Miller Moss rushes 15 yards for a touchdown (+4.26 EPA)
6. Q3 · Stanford Cardinal · Justin Lamson — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.88 EPA)
7. Q2 · Stanford Cardinal · Punt return touchdown (-3.86 EPA)
8. Q2 · USC Trojans · Caleb Williams pass to Kyron Hudson for 14 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.56 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (56–10) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Caleb Williams (USC) — 281.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: USC at 0.361 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 Stanford Cardinal vs USC Trojans?

Stanford Cardinal 10, USC Trojans 56 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Stanford Cardinal vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 10–56.

Where can I find the Stanford Cardinal vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401524003.

Who led Stanford Cardinal vs USC Trojans in passing?

Caleb Williams (USC) led passers with 281.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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