Georgia Southern Eagles vs. USC Trojans: 2025 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Georgia Southern Eagles 59–20 in Week 2, 2025. Final score: Georgia Southern Eagles 20, USC Trojans 59.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Georgia Southern Eagles	6	6	6	0	20
USC Trojans	18	9	12	12	59

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jayden Maiava (USC) — 422.0 yds · 4 TD · +1.03 EPA/play +24.85 EPA
• Weston Bryan (Georgia Southern) — 32.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.23 EPA/play +3.23 EPA
• Husan Longstreet (USC) — 34.0 yds · +0.14 EPA/play +0.82 EPA

Rushing

• Waymond Jordan (USC) — 167.0 yds · 1 TD +0.29 EPA
• David Mbadinga (Georgia Southern) — 34.0 yds -0.05 EPA
• Eli Sanders (USC) — 52.0 yds · 2 TD +0.47 EPA

Receiving

• Dalen Cobb (Georgia Southern) — 6 rec · 59.0 yds +0.10 EPA
• Camden Brown (Georgia Southern) — 3 rec · 75.0 yds +0.61 EPA
• Makai Lemon (USC) — 4 rec · 158.0 yds +1.90 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jayden Maiava	USC	24	66.7%	422	4	+1.03	+24.85
Weston Bryan	Georgia Southern	1	100.0%	32	1	+3.23	+3.23
Husan Longstreet	USC	6	66.7%	34	0	+0.14	+0.82
Dalen Cobb	Georgia Southern	1	0.0%	-4	0	-1.08	-1.08
Turner Helton	Georgia Southern	9	44.4%	24	0	-0.40	-3.61
JC French IV	Georgia Southern	38	50.0%	173	2	-0.15	-5.72

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Georgia Southern	USC
Plays	76	63
EPA / play	-0.032	+0.572
Total EPA	-2.44	+36.02
Success rate	36.8%	68.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.147	+0.856
Rush EPA / play	+0.176	+0.314
Yards	384	765

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	USC	3	16	-4.38	Fumble
Q1	Georgia Southern	3	36	+2.10	Pass TD
Q1	USC	8	75	+6.50	Pass TD
Q1	Georgia Southern	3	5	-2.63	Punt
Q1	USC	2	80	+6.33	Pass TD
Q1	Georgia Southern	7	22	-2.91	Punt
Q1	USC	3	85	+6.22	Pass TD
Q1	Georgia Southern	3	11	-3.04	Interception
Q1	USC	4	24	-0.66	Punt
Q2	Georgia Southern	6	55	+5.50	Pass TD
Q2	USC	6	66	+0.84	Field goal
Q2	Georgia Southern	8	52	-1.88	Ended
Q2	USC	4	77	+5.73	Pass TD
Q2	Georgia Southern	6	12	-0.30	Punt
Q2	USC	3	2	-0.90	Punt
Q2	Georgia Southern	2	7	-0.14	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · USC Trojans · Fumble (-5.49 EPA)
2. Q1 · USC Trojans · Jayden Maiava pass to Makai Lemon for a touchdown (74 yards) (+5.23 EPA)
3. Q1 · USC Trojans · Jayden Maiava pass to Makai Lemon for a touchdown (62 yards) (+4.73 EPA)
4. Q1 · Georgia Southern Eagles · JC French IV pass intercepted (-4.07 EPA)
5. Q2 · USC Trojans · Jayden Maiava pass to Ja'Kobi Lane for 53 yards (3rd & 4) (+3.75 EPA)
6. Q3 · Georgia Southern Eagles · JC French IV pass to Dalen Cobb for a touchdown (13 yards) (+3.66 EPA)
7. Q2 · Georgia Southern Eagles · JC French IV pass to Camden Brown for a touchdown (24 yards) (+3.58 EPA)
8. Q3 · Georgia Southern Eagles · JC French IV pass to Dalen Cobb for 14 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.37 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (59–20) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Jayden Maiava (USC) — 422.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: USC at 0.572 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 Georgia Southern Eagles vs USC Trojans?

Georgia Southern Eagles 20, USC Trojans 59 in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Georgia Southern Eagles vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 20–59.

Where can I find the Georgia Southern Eagles vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752814.

Who led Georgia Southern Eagles vs USC Trojans in passing?

Jayden Maiava (USC) led passers with 422.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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