Missouri State Bears 13–73 USC Trojans: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Missouri State Bears 73–13 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Missouri State Bears 13, USC Trojans 73.

Game summary

USC Trojans dominated Missouri State Bears 73–13 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 14 plays.
Passing leader: Jayden Maiava (USC) — 295.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +1.17 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Shomari Lawrence — 50.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Makai Lemon — 7 rec, 90.0 yds.
EPA edge: USC (+0.548/play) vs Missouri State (-0.150/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Missouri State Bears	3	12	3	0	13
USC Trojans	12	18	12	15	73

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

MOSTMissouri State Bears

+3OPP 27

OPP EZ

+3OPP 29

+3OPP 15

USCUSC Trojans

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Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Missouri State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 27
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 44 yards
USC
Q1TD
WJWaymond Jordan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Waymond Jordan rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
USC
Q1TD
BJBryan Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-12
Bryan Jackson rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
USC
Q2TD
LMLake McRee
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-18
Jayden Maiava pass to Lake McRee for a touchdown (64 yards)
Missouri State
Q2TD
JCJacob Clark
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Jacob Clark — Interception returned for a touchdown
Missouri State
Q2TD
TGTristian Gardner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Jacob Clark pass to Tristian Gardner for a touchdown (33 yards)
USC
Q2TD
JMJayden Maiava
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-24
Jayden Maiava rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
USC
Q2TD
ESEli Sanders
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-30
Jayden Maiava pass to Eli Sanders for a touchdown (73 yards)
USC
Q3TD
HLHusan Longstreet
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-36
Husan Longstreet rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Missouri State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 29
Score
18-36
Field goal good from 46 yards
USC
Q3TD
KMKing Miller
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-42
King Miller rushes 75 yards for a touchdown
USC
Q4TD
HLHusan Longstreet
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-48
Husan Longstreet rushes 17 yards for a touchdown
USC
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
18-51
Field goal good from 32 yards
USC
Q4TD
CTCarson Tabaracci
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-57
Husan Longstreet pass to Carson Tabaracci for a touchdown (9 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jayden Maiava (USC) — 295.0 yds · 2 TD · +1.17 EPA/play +21.06 EPA
Cole Feuerbacher (Missouri State) — 18.0 yds · -0.66 EPA/play -2.63 EPA
Husan Longstreet (USC) — 83.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.31 EPA/play -3.38 EPA

Rushing

Shomari Lawrence (Missouri State) — 50.0 yds +0.15 EPA
Husan Longstreet (USC) — 74.0 yds · 2 TD +0.99 EPA
Waymond Jordan (USC) — 42.0 yds · 1 TD +0.51 EPA

Receiving

Makai Lemon (USC) — 7 rec · 90.0 yds +0.68 EPA
Dash Luke (Missouri State) — 3 rec · 33.0 yds +0.11 EPA
Ja'Kobi Lane (USC) — 3 rec · 33.0 yds +0.52 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jayden Maiava	USC	18	83.3%	295	2	+1.17	+21.06
Cole Feuerbacher	Missouri State	4	75.0%	18	0	-0.66	-2.63
Husan Longstreet	USC	11	81.8%	83	1	-0.31	-3.38
Jacob Clark	Missouri State	27	59.3%	174	1	-0.29	-7.85

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Missouri State	USC
Plays	54	58
EPA / play	-0.150	+0.548
Total EPA	-8.12	+31.77
Success rate	29.6%	62.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.338	+0.609
Rush EPA / play	+0.103	+0.486
Yards	286	631

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Missouri State	8	48	+0.69	Field goal
Q1	USC	7	75	+6.20	Rush TD
Q1	Missouri State	3	11	-1.50	Punt
Q1	USC	10	70	+5.94	Rush TD
Q1	Missouri State	3	2	-2.82	Punt
Q2	USC	1	64	+4.30	Pass TD
Q2	Missouri State	3	43	-7.16	Touchdown
Q2	Missouri State	6	66	+7.48	Pass TD
Q2	USC	8	76	+5.15	Rush TD
Q2	Missouri State	5	24	+0.44	Punt
Q2	USC	5	97	+6.41	Pass TD
Q2	Missouri State	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	USC	8	59	+3.79	Rush TD
Q3	Missouri State	4	15	-2.00	Punt
Q3	USC	2	-10	-7.47	Fumble
Q3	Missouri State	3	-7	-4.40	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Missouri State Bears · Jacob Clark pass to Tristian Gardner for a touchdown (33 yards) (+7.1 EPA)
Q3 · USC Trojans · Fumble (-6.49 EPA)
Q2 · USC Trojans · Jayden Maiava pass to Eli Sanders for a touchdown (73 yards) (+6.18 EPA)
Q2 · Missouri State Bears · Jacob Clark — Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.01 EPA)
Q2 · USC Trojans · Jayden Maiava pass to Lake McRee for a touchdown (64 yards) (+4.3 EPA)
Q2 · Missouri State Bears · Jacob Clark pass to Ramone Green Jr. for 28 yards (3rd & 11) (+4.08 EPA)
Q3 · Missouri State Bears · Penalty (2nd & 10) (+4.03 EPA)
Q3 · USC Trojans · King Miller rushes 75 yards for a touchdown (+3.87 EPA)

Key takeaways

USC Trojans controlled the final (73–13) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Jayden Maiava (USC) — 295.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: USC at 0.548 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Missouri State Bears vs USC Trojans?

Missouri State Bears 13, USC Trojans 73 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Missouri State Bears vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 13–73.

Where can I find the Missouri State Bears vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752798.

Who led Missouri State Bears vs USC Trojans in passing?

Jayden Maiava (USC) led passers with 295.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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