Northwestern Wildcats vs. USC Trojans: 2025 Week 11 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Northwestern Wildcats 38–17 in Week 11, 2025. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 17, USC Trojans 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	6	6	3	0	17
USC Trojans	6	12	6	9	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• No Huddle-Shotgun #14 J.Maiava (USC) — 164.0 yds · +0.23 EPA/play +5.00 EPA
• #80 S.Huard (USC) — 10.0 yds · +3.88 EPA/play +3.88 EPA
• Shotgun #14 J.Maiava (USC) — 109.0 yds · +0.36 EPA/play +3.22 EPA

Receiving

• #8 J.Lane caught at NU12 (USC) — 2 rec · 26.0 yds +1.22 EPA
• #6 M.Lemon caught at NU25 (USC) — 2 rec · 22.0 yds +0.21 EPA
• #19 D.Wagner caught at NU33 (Northwestern) — 2 rec · 12.0 yds +0.43 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #14 J.Maiava	USC	22	72.7%	164	0	+0.23	+5.00
#80 S.Huard	USC	1	100.0%	10	0	+3.88	+3.88
Shotgun #14 J.Maiava	USC	9	66.7%	109	0	+0.36	+3.22
) No Huddle-Shotgun #8 P.Stone	Northwestern	5	80.0%	18	0	-0.01	-0.05
Shotgun #8 P.Stone	Northwestern	24	58.3%	120	0	-0.02	-0.45
#8 P.Stone	Northwestern	1	100.0%	3	0	-1.02	-1.02

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northwestern	USC
Plays	54	63
EPA / play	+0.086	+0.333
Total EPA	+4.62	+20.99
Success rate	46.3%	47.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.043	+0.514
Rush EPA / play	+0.272	+0.122
Yards	273	482

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	USC	16	82	+1.61	Pass TD
Q1	Northwestern	13	75	+5.99	Pass TD
Q1	USC	9	58	+4.38	Rush TD
Q2	Northwestern	7	75	+6.19	Rush TD
Q2	USC	4	36	-0.51	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	3	9	-0.71	Punt
Q2	USC	4	83	+6.27	Rush TD
Q2	Northwestern	3	4	-0.51	Punt
Q2	USC	3	5	-0.49	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	2	7	-0.90	Fumble
Q3	Northwestern	5	31	-0.99	Punt
Q3	USC	8	96	+7.70	Pass TD
Q3	Northwestern	11	45	-0.28	Field goal
Q3	USC	7	60	+4.22	Rush TD
Q4	Northwestern	7	31	-2.97	Ended
Q4	USC	7	38	-0.42	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Rush (4th & 1) (+4.07 EPA)
2. Q2 · USC Trojans · #80 S.Huard pass to #16 T.Hines caught at NU45 for 10 yards (4th & 6) (+3.88 EPA)
3. Q2 · USC Trojans · Rushing touchdown (+3.87 EPA)
4. Q3 · USC Trojans · No Huddle-Shotgun #14 J.Maiava pass to #6 M.Lemon caught at NU48 for 52 yards (1st & 10) (+3.36 EPA)
5. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Shotgun #8 P.Stone pass to #10 R.Ahumaraeze caught at 16 for 32 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.35 EPA)
6. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Rush (2nd & 4) (+3.24 EPA)
7. Q3 · USC Trojans · #8 J.Lane caught at NU00 catch for a touchdown (10 yards) (+3.19 EPA)
8. Q2 · USC Trojans · Rushing touchdown (+2.75 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (38–17) in Week 11.
• Passing edge: No Huddle-Shotgun #14 J.Maiava (USC) — 164.0 yds.
• EPA edge: USC at 0.333 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 Northwestern Wildcats vs USC Trojans?

Northwestern Wildcats 17, USC Trojans 38 in Week 11 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 17–38.

Where can I find the Northwestern Wildcats vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752896.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs USC Trojans in passing?

No Huddle-Shotgun #14 J.Maiava (USC) led passers with 164.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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