USC Trojans vs. TCU Horned Frogs: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

TCU Horned Frogs defeated USC Trojans 30–27 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: USC Trojans 27, TCU Horned Frogs 30.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
USC Trojans	3	9	6	3	3	27
TCU Horned Frogs	0	12	0	9	6	30

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Shotgun #14 J.Maiava (USC) — 102.0 yds · +0.38 EPA/play +3.45 EPA
• ) No Huddle-Shotgun #9 K.Seals (TCU) — 177.0 yds · +0.11 EPA/play +3.21 EPA
• Shotgun #9 K.Seals (TCU) — 36.0 yds · -0.05 EPA/play -0.37 EPA

Receiving

• #16 T.Hines caught at 46 (USC) — 2 rec · 58.0 yds +3.03 EPA
• #16 T.Hines caught at 23 (USC) — 1 rec · 46.0 yds +3.39 EPA
• #16 T.Hines caught at 01 (USC) — 1 rec · 36.0 yds +2.95 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Shotgun #14 J.Maiava	USC	11	45.5%	102	0	+0.38	+3.45
) No Huddle-Shotgun #9 K.Seals	TCU	31	67.7%	177	0	+0.11	+3.21
Shotgun #9 K.Seals	TCU	9	77.8%	36	0	-0.05	-0.37
No Huddle-Shotgun #14 J.Maiava	USC	18	66.7%	157	0	-0.06	-1.01
No Huddle-Shotgun #9 K.Seals	TCU	2	0.0%	-11	0	-1.06	-2.12
Ken Seals	TCU	1	100.0%	35	1	—	—

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USC	TCU
Plays	62	70
EPA / play	-0.069	+0.124
Total EPA	-3.92	+8.32
Success rate	32.3%	44.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.228	+0.018
Rush EPA / play	-0.336	+0.281
Yards	390	376

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	USC	6	16	-2.53	Punt
Q1	TCU	3	8	-1.21	Punt
Q1	USC	6	50	-0.18	Field goal
Q1	TCU	3	3	-3.09	Punt
Q1	USC	5	34	-2.16	Interception
Q1	TCU	9	74	+6.24	Rush TD
Q2	USC	7	75	+5.99	Rush TD
Q2	TCU	13	80	+6.88	Rush TD
Q2	USC	9	49	-0.31	Field goal
Q2	TCU	1	6	-0.73	Ended
Q3	TCU	1	0	-3.88	Interception
Q3	USC	6	15	-6.36	Interception
Q3	TCU	3	5	-2.45	Punt
Q3	USC	3	1	-3.46	Ended
Q3	TCU	8	30	-0.19	Punt
Q3	USC	5	78	+6.36	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · USC Trojans · Shotgun #14 J.Maiava pass intercepted (-5.34 EPA)
2. Q4 · USC Trojans · Shotgun #14 J.Maiava pass to #16 T.Hines caught at 46 for 35 yards (3rd & 14) (+4.8 EPA)
3. Q2 · TCU Horned Frogs · Rush (4th & 2) (+4.57 EPA)
4. Q1 · USC Trojans · No Huddle-Shotgun #14 J.Maiava pass intercepted (-4.38 EPA)
5. Q3 · TCU Horned Frogs · ) No Huddle-Shotgun #9 K.Seals pass intercepted (-3.88 EPA)
6. Q3 · USC Trojans · #15 J.Richardson caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (21 yards) (+3.72 EPA)
7. Q3 · USC Trojans · No Huddle-Shotgun #14 J.Maiava pass to #16 T.Hines caught at 23 for 46 yards (2nd & 6) (+3.39 EPA)
8. Q3 · TCU Horned Frogs · ) No Huddle-Shotgun #9 K.Seals pass to #1 E.McAlister caught at 22 for 14 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.24 EPA)

Key takeaways

• TCU Horned Frogs controlled the final (30–27) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Shotgun #14 J.Maiava (USC) — 102.0 yds.
• EPA edge: TCU at 0.124 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 USC Trojans vs TCU Horned Frogs?

USC Trojans 27, TCU Horned Frogs 30 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs TCU Horned Frogs?

TCU Horned Frogs won with a final score of 27–30.

Where can I find the USC Trojans vs TCU Horned Frogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401778327.

Who led USC Trojans vs TCU Horned Frogs in passing?

Shotgun #14 J.Maiava (USC) led passers with 102.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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