Arizona State at USC

Saturday, October 16, 2004

No. 1 USC beat No. 15 Arizona State 45–⁠7. It was their 21st meeting; after it, USC led the series 12–⁠9 as played.

Away15Arizona State9–⁠3 in 2004
7
Home1USC13–⁠0 in 2004 (11–⁠0 official)
45

Final at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los AngelesTV: ABCAttendance 90,211

At kickoff
64°F, overcast, haze, wind 5 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Downtown L.A./Usc Campus (KCQT), 1 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Arizona State07007
USC14280345

Standouts

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Player stats

Arizona State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Andrew Walter19/3418102
Rudy Burgess1/1-800
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Hakim Hill123118
Preston Jones41808
Rudy Burgess31309
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Zach Miller8102026
Derek Hagan552020
Moey Mutz225015
Terry Richardson224015

USC

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Matt Leinart13/2422440
Matt Cassel3/32500
Reggie Bush1/15210
RushingCarYdsTDLong
LenDale White166809
David Kirtman424014
Reggie Bush52108
Hershel Dennis51906
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Dwayne Jarrett5139352
Dominique Byrd349022
Reggie Bush245135
LenDale White222113
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Matt Grootegoed1410
Darnell Bing100

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Arizona StateUSC
243Total yards446
264Passing yards311
24Rushing yards145
5.6Yards per pass10.8
0.8Yards per rush3.8
13First downs23
5–⁠17Third downs3–⁠9
2–⁠4Fourth downs0–⁠2
2Turnovers1
0–⁠0Penalties0–⁠0
18:31Possession18:07

Efficiency

Arizona StateUSC
30%Success rate51%
−0.10EPA per play0.04
0.85Explosiveness0.82
−0.44Rushing EPA−0.08
0.16Passing EPA0.24
21%Passing-down success43%
−0.27First-down EPA−0.07
−0.22Second-down EPA0.34
0.24Third-down EPA0.24

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 78% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

USC end zoneArizona State end zoneQ1 Arizona StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 USCTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ1 Arizona StateKickoff, 1 playQ1 Arizona StateMissed FG, 10 playsQ1 USCPunt, 3 playsQ1 Arizona StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 USCTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ1 Arizona StateKickoff, 1 playQ1 Arizona StateInterception, 5 playsQ2 USCTouchdown pass, 1 playQ2 Arizona StateKickoff, 1 playQ2 Arizona StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 USCFumbleQ2 Arizona StateTouchdown run, 8 playsQ2 USCKickoff, 1 playQ2 USCTouchdown run, 8 playsQ2 Arizona StateKickoff, 1 playQ2 Arizona StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 USCTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ2 Arizona StateKickoff, 1 playQ2 Arizona StatePunt, 5 playsQ2 USCTouchdown pass, 1 playQ2 Arizona StateKickoff, 1 playQ2 Arizona StateRush, 1 playQ3 USCPunt, 3 playsQ3 Arizona StateInterception, 6 playsQ3 USCPenalty, 8 playsQ3 Arizona StateTurnover on downs, 8 playsQ3 USCPunt, 5 playsQ3 Arizona StatePunt, 5 playsQ4 USCField goal, 11 playsQ4 Arizona StateKickoff, 1 playQ4 Arizona StateTurnover on downs, 9 playsQ4 USCRush, 9 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. USC drives left to right, Arizona State right to left.
  1. Q1 Arizona StatePunt, 3 plays, −10 yards
  2. Q1 USCTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 45 yards
  3. Q1 Arizona StateKickoff, 1 play, −80 yards
  4. Q1 Arizona StateMissed FG, 10 plays, 50 yards
  5. Q1 USCPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  6. Q1 Arizona StatePunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
  7. Q1 USCTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 50 yards
  8. Q1 Arizona StateKickoff, 1 play, −83 yards
  9. Q1 Arizona StateInterception, 5 plays, 16 yards
  10. Q2 USCTouchdown pass, 1 play, 19 yards
  11. Q2 Arizona StateKickoff, 1 play, −80 yards
  12. Q2 Arizona StatePunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  13. Q2 USCFumble, 0 yards
  14. Q2 Arizona StateTouchdown run, 8 plays, 33 yards
  15. Q2 USCKickoff, 1 play, 25 yards
  16. Q2 USCTouchdown run, 8 plays, 75 yards
  17. Q2 Arizona StateKickoff, 1 play, −80 yards
  18. Q2 Arizona StatePunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  19. Q2 USCTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 64 yards
  20. Q2 Arizona StateKickoff, 1 play, −80 yards
  21. Q2 Arizona StatePunt, 5 plays, 7 yards
  22. Q2 USCTouchdown pass, 1 play, 34 yards
  23. Q2 Arizona StateKickoff, 1 play, −80 yards
  24. Q2 Arizona StateRush, 1 play, 0 yards
  25. Q3 USCPunt, 3 plays, 16 yards
  26. Q3 Arizona StateInterception, 6 plays, 14 yards
  27. Q3 USCPenalty, 8 plays, 34 yards
  28. Q3 Arizona StateTurnover on downs, 8 plays, 42 yards
  29. Q3 USCPunt, 5 plays, 17 yards
  30. Q3 Arizona StatePunt, 5 plays, 4 yards
  31. Q4 USCField goal, 11 plays, 51 yards
  32. Q4 Arizona StateKickoff, 1 play, −80 yards
  33. Q4 Arizona StateTurnover on downs, 9 plays, 37 yards
  34. Q4 USCRush, 9 plays, 42 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then USC 14, Arizona State 0
Arizona State Punt, 3 plays
14:561st & 10 at own 145 yard penalty on Sun Devils.
14:561st & 15 at own 9Andrew Walter (ASU) pass incomplete to the right side.
14:512nd & 15 at own 9Hakim Hill (ASU) rushed right side for no gain.
14:153rd & 15 at own 95 yard penalty on Sun Devils.
14:083rd & 20 at own 4Andrew Walter (ASU) pass incomplete to the left side.
13:544th & 20 at own 4Punt by Chris MacDonald (ASU) no return by Trojans.
USC Touchdown pass, 8 plays
13:461st & 10 at opp 45Matt Leinart (USC) pass left side complete to David Kirtman (USC) for 7 yards.
13:462nd & 3 at opp 38Reggie Bush (USC) rushed right side for 8 yards.
12:451st & 10 at opp 30LenDale White (USC) rushed up the middle for 7 yards.
12:152nd & 3 at opp 23Matt Leinart (USC) pass incomplete to the right side.
11:573rd & 3 at opp 233 yard penalty on Sun Devils.
11:571st & 10 at opp 205 yard penalty on Trojans.
11:301st & 15 at opp 25Matt Leinart (USC) pass incomplete to the right side.
11:262nd & 15 at opp 25Matt Leinart (USC) pass across the middle complete to Chris McFoy (USC) for 19 yards.
11:001st & goal at opp 6LenDale White (USC) rushed up the middle for -4 yards.
10:302nd & goal at opp 10Matt Leinart (USC) pass across the middle complete to Reggie Bush (USC) for a 10 yard touchdown.USC 6, Arizona State 0
10:30Extra point by Ryan Killeen (USC) is good.USC 7, Arizona State 0
10:19Trojans kickoff, touchback by Sun Devils.
Arizona State Missed FG, 10 plays
10:191st & 10 at own 20Andrew Walter (ASU) pass incomplete across the middle.
10:132nd & 10 at own 20Rudy Burgess (ASU) rushed right side for no gain.
9:453rd & 10 at own 20Andrew Walter (ASU) pass right side complete to Zach Miller (ASU) for 11 yards.
9:251st & 10 at own 31Andrew Walter (ASU) pass incomplete to the left side.
9:212nd & 10 at own 31Andrew Walter (ASU) pass right side complete to Rudy Burgess (ASU) for 10 yards.
9:001st & 10 at own 41Andrew Walter (ASU) pass right side complete to Derek Hagan (ASU) for 21 yards.
8:301st & 10 at opp 38Andrew Walter (ASU) pass left side complete to Derek Hagan (ASU) for 8 yards.
8:002nd & 2 at opp 30Hakim Hill (ASU) rushed up the middle for no gain.
7:003rd & 2 at opp 30Andrew Walter (ASU) pass incomplete to the right side.
7:004th & 2 at opp 3047 yard field goal by Jesse Ainsworth (ASU) is no good.
USC Punt, 3 plays
6:561st & 10 at own 30Matt Leinart (USC) pass incomplete to the right side.
6:512nd & 10 at own 30LenDale White (USC) rushed up the middle for 8 yards.
6:303rd & 2 at own 38Matt Leinart (USC) pass incomplete to the left side.
6:084th & 2 at own 38Punt by Tom Malone (USC) no return by Sun Devils.
Arizona State Punt, 3 plays
6:081st & 10 at own 2010 yard penalty on Sun Devils.
6:001st & 10 at own 10Andrew Walter (ASU) pass right side complete to Derek Hagan (ASU) for 7 yards.
5:452nd & 3 at own 17Hakim Hill (ASU) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
5:453rd & 2 at own 18Andrew Walter (ASU) pass incomplete to the left side.
5:124th & 2 at own 18Punt by Chris MacDonald (ASU) no return by Trojans.
USC Touchdown pass, 7 plays
5:061st & 10 at the 50LenDale White (USC) rushed up the middle for 4 yards.
4:302nd & 6 at opp 46Reggie Bush (USC) rushed right side for 7 yards.
4:001st & 10 at opp 39LenDale White (USC) rushed up the middle for 8 yards.
3:152nd & 2 at opp 31LenDale White (USC) rushed up the middle for 2 yards.
2:451st & 10 at opp 29Reggie Bush (USC) rushed left side for 6 yards.
1:452nd & 4 at opp 23Matt Leinart (USC) pass left side complete to Alex Holmes (USC) for 14 yards.
1:151st & goal at opp 9Matt Leinart (USC) pass across the middle complete to LenDale White (USC) for a 9 yard touchdown.USC 13, Arizona State 0
1:15Extra point by Ryan Killeen (USC) is good.USC 14, Arizona State 0
1:10Kickoff returned by Rudy Burgess (ASU) for 17 yards.
Arizona State Interception, 5 plays
1:051st & 10 at own 17Andrew Walter (ASU) rushed up the middle for -2 yards.
0:202nd & 12 at own 15Andrew Walter (ASU) pass across the middle complete to Zach Miller (ASU) for 9 yards.
Q2 15:003rd & 3 at own 24Start of the 2nd quarter.
Q2 15:003rd & 3 at own 2410 yard penalty on Sun Devils.
Q2 14:333rd & 13 at own 14Sun Devils timeout; 14:33 remaining 2nd quarter
Q2 14:333rd & 13 at own 14Andrew Walter (ASU) pass across the middle complete to Zach Miller (ASU) for 19 yards.
Q2 14:001st & 10 at own 33Andrew Walter (ASU) pass right side complete to Zach Miller (ASU) for 13 yards.
Q2 13:451st & 10 at own 46Andrew Walter (ASU) pass right side intercepted by Matt Grootegoed (USC). Returned for 40 yards.
2nd quarter9 drives, then USC 42, Arizona State 7
USC Touchdown pass, 1 play
13:451st & 10 at opp 19Matt Leinart (USC) pass right side complete to Dwayne Jarrett (USC) for a 19 yard touchdown.USC 20, Arizona State 0
13:45Extra point by Ryan Killeen (USC) is good.USC 21, Arizona State 0
13:21Trojans kickoff, touchback by Sun Devils.
Arizona State Punt, 3 plays
13:211st & 10 at own 20Andrew Walter (ASU) pass left side complete to Hakim Hill (ASU) for 6 yards.
12:452nd & 4 at own 26Andrew Walter (ASU) rushed left side for -6 yards.
12:153rd & 10 at own 20Andrew Walter (ASU) pass left side complete to Zach Miller (ASU) for 7 yards.
11:154th & 3 at own 27Punt by Chris MacDonald (ASU) returned 8 yards by Reggie Bush (USC) to the Trojans 33.
11:151st & 10 at own 33Trojans fumble by Reggie Bush (USC), recovered by Ishmael Thrower (ASU), returned for no gain.
Arizona State Touchdown run, 8 plays
11:091st & 10 at opp 33Andrew Walter (ASU) rushed up the middle for -7 yards.
10:302nd & 17 at opp 40Andrew Walter (ASU) pass incomplete to the left side.
10:223rd & 17 at opp 40Andrew Walter (ASU) pass left side complete to Derek Hagan (ASU) for 11 yards.
9:454th & 6 at opp 29Andrew Walter (ASU) pass left side complete to Zach Miller (ASU) for 7 yards.
9:151st & 10 at opp 22Andrew Walter (ASU) pass incomplete across the middle.
9:052nd & 10 at opp 22Hakim Hill (ASU) rushed up the middle for 5 yards.
8:303rd & 5 at opp 17Andrew Walter (ASU) pass left side complete to Terry Richardson (ASU) for 15 yards.
8:001st & goal at opp 2Hakim Hill (ASU) rushed up the middle for a 2 yard touchdown.USC 21, Arizona State 6
8:00Extra point by Jesse Ainsworth (ASU) is good.USC 21, Arizona State 7
7:49Kickoff returned by Desmond Reed (USC) for 22 yards.
USC Touchdown run, 8 plays
7:401st & 10 at own 2511 yard penalty on Trojans.
7:401st & 10 at own 14LenDale White (USC) rushed left side for 1 yard.
7:002nd & 9 at own 15Matt Leinart (USC) pass right side complete to Reggie Bush (USC) for 35 yards.
6:471st & 10 at the 50Matt Leinart (USC) pass incomplete to the right side.
6:432nd & 10 at own 49Matt Leinart (USC) pass left side complete to Dwayne Jarrett (USC) for 16 yards.
6:151st & 10 at opp 34Matt Leinart (USC) pass left side complete to Dominique Byrd (USC) for 22 yards.
6:041st & 10 at opp 121 yard penalty on Sun Devils.
6:041st & 10 at opp 11LenDale White (USC) rushed up the middle for 6 yards.
5:302nd & 4 at opp 5LenDale White (USC) rushed up the middle for 4 yards.
5:151st & goal at opp 1Matt Leinart (USC) rushed up the middle for a 1 yard touchdown.USC 27, Arizona State 7
5:15Extra point by Ryan Killeen (USC) is good.USC 28, Arizona State 7
5:08Trojans kickoff, touchback by Sun Devils.
Arizona State Punt, 3 plays
5:081st & 10 at own 20Andrew Walter (ASU) pass across the middle complete to Lee Burghgraef (ASU) for 2 yards.
4:302nd & 8 at own 22Andrew Walter (ASU) pass incomplete across the middle.
4:243rd & 8 at own 22Andrew Walter (ASU) pass incomplete to the left side.
4:194th & 8 at own 22Punt by Chris MacDonald (ASU) no return by Trojans.
USC Touchdown pass, 4 plays
4:191st & 10 at own 36Matt Leinart (USC) pass left side complete to Dominique Byrd (USC) for 8 yards.
3:302nd & 2 at own 44Reggie Bush (USC) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
3:003rd & 1 at own 45LenDale White (USC) rushed up the middle for 3 yards.
2:301st & 10 at own 48Reggie Bush (USC) pass right side complete to Dwayne Jarrett (USC) for a 52 yard touchdown.USC 34, Arizona State 7
2:30Extra point by Ryan Killeen (USC) is good.USC 35, Arizona State 7
2:15Trojans kickoff, touchback by Sun Devils.
Arizona State Punt, 5 plays
2:151st & 10 at own 20Rudy Burgess (ASU) rushed up the middle for 9 yards.
1:452nd & 1 at own 295 yard penalty on Sun Devils.
1:452nd & 6 at own 24Andrew Walter (ASU) pass right side complete to Moey Mutz (ASU) for 10 yards.
1:151st & 10 at own 34Andrew Walter (ASU) rushed up the middle for -7 yards.
1:152nd & 17 at own 27Sun Devils timeout; 01:15 remaining 2nd quarter
1:152nd & 17 at own 27Andrew Walter (ASU) pass incomplete across the middle.
1:113rd & 17 at own 27Rudy Burgess (ASU) rushed left side for 4 yards.
1:054th & 13 at own 31Punt by Chris MacDonald (ASU) returned 41 yards by Reggie Bush (USC) to the Sun Devils 34.
USC Touchdown pass, 1 play
0:491st & 10 at opp 34Matt Leinart (USC) pass left side complete to Dwayne Jarrett (USC) for a 34 yard touchdown.USC 41, Arizona State 7
0:49Extra point by Ryan Killeen (USC) is good.USC 42, Arizona State 7
0:42Trojans kickoff, touchback by Sun Devils.
Arizona State Rush, 1 play
0:421st & 10 at own 20Hakim Hill (ASU) rushed up the middle for no gain.
3rd quarter6 drives, then USC 42, Arizona State 7
USC Punt, 3 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 20LenDale White (USC) rushed up the middle for 3 yards.
14:302nd & 7 at own 38LenDale White (USC) rushed left side for 3 yards.
13:453rd & 4 at own 415 yard penalty on Trojans.
13:453rd & 9 at own 36Matt Leinart (USC) pass incomplete to the left side.
13:194th & 9 at own 36Punt by Tom Malone (USC) returned 8 yards by Rudy Burgess (ASU) to the Sun Devils 21.
Arizona State Interception, 6 plays
13:061st & 10 at own 21Andrew Walter (ASU) pass left side complete to Rudy Burgess (ASU) for no gain.
12:302nd & 10 at own 21Hakim Hill (ASU) rushed up the middle for 4 yards.
12:003rd & 6 at own 25Andrew Walter (ASU) pass across the middle complete to Zach Miller (ASU) for 10 yards.
11:181st & 10 at own 35Andrew Walter (ASU) pass incomplete to the right side.
11:182nd & 10 at own 35Hakim Hill (ASU) rushed up the middle for 2 yards.
10:453rd & 8 at own 37Andrew Walter (ASU) pass left side intercepted by Darnell Bing (USC). Returned for no gain.
USC Penalty, 8 plays
10:311st & 10 at own 31Matt Leinart (USC) pass left side complete to Dwayne Jarrett (USC) for 18 yards.
10:251st & 10 at own 49Matt Leinart (USC) pass incomplete to the left side.
10:192nd & 10 at own 49Matt Leinart (USC) pass incomplete to the left side.
10:123rd & 10 at own 49Matt Leinart (USC) pass left side complete to LenDale White (USC) for 13 yards.
9:451st & 10 at opp 38Reggie Bush (USC) rushed up the middle for -1 yards.
9:152nd & 11 at opp 39Matt Leinart (USC) pass incomplete to the left side.
9:043rd & 11 at opp 39LenDale White (USC) rushed up the middle for 5 yards.
8:304th & 6 at opp 34Matt Leinart (USC) pass incomplete to the right side.; turnover on downs.
8:171st & 10 at own 3514 yard penalty on Sun Devils.
Arizona State Turnover on downs, 8 plays
8:171st & 24 at own 21Andrew Walter (ASU) pass left side complete to Rudy Burgess (ASU) for 7 yards.
7:302nd & 17 at own 28Andrew Walter (ASU) rushed up the middle for 3 yards.
7:303rd & 14 at own 31Chris MacDonald (ASU) pass right side complete to Zach Miller (ASU) for 11 yards.
7:301st & 10 at own 42Rudy Burgess (ASU) pass left side complete to Andrew Walter (ASU) for -8 yards.
7:302nd & 18 at own 34Hakim Hill (ASU) rushed up the middle for 5 yards.
6:302nd & 5 at own 47Andrew Walter (ASU) rushed up the middle for -4 yards.
5:303rd & 9 at opp 37Andrew Walter (ASU) pass incomplete to the left side.
5:304th & 9 at opp 37Andrew Walter (ASU) rushed up the middle for -1 yards; turnover on downs.
USC Punt, 5 plays
5:091st & 10 at own 37LenDale White (USC) rushed up the middle for 9 yards.
4:452nd & 1 at opp 45LenDale White (USC) rushed left side for 6 yards.
4:451st & 10 at opp 39LenDale White (USC) rushed up the middle for 3 yards.
3:302nd & 7 at opp 36Matt Leinart (USC) rushed up the middle for -1 yards.
2:453rd & 17 at opp 46Matt Leinart (USC) pass incomplete to the left side.
2:344th & 17 at opp 46Punt by Tom Malone (USC) no return by Sun Devils.
Arizona State Punt, 5 plays
2:221st & 10 at own 13Hakim Hill (ASU) rushed right side for 8 yards.
1:452nd & 2 at own 21Hakim Hill (ASU) rushed up the middle for 2 yards.
1:151st & 10 at own 23Hakim Hill (ASU) rushed up the middle for 3 yards.
0:452nd & 7 at own 26Andrew Walter (ASU) rushed up the middle for -9 yards.
Q4 15:003rd & 16 at own 17Start of the 4th quarter.
Q4 15:003rd & 16 at own 17Andrew Walter (ASU) pass right side complete to Terry Richardson (ASU) for 9 yards.
Q4 14:304th & 7 at own 26Punt by Chris MacDonald (ASU) no return by Trojans.
4th quarter3 drives, then USC 45, Arizona State 7
USC Field goal, 11 plays
14:301st & 10 at own 32Hershel Dennis (USC) rushed left side for 6 yards.
14:002nd & 4 at own 38Matt Cassel (USC) rushed left side for 7 yards.
13:301st & 10 at own 46Hershel Dennis (USC) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
13:302nd & 9 at own 46Matt Cassel (USC) pass left side complete to Dominique Byrd (USC) for 19 yards.
12:301st & 10 at opp 35Hershel Dennis (USC) rushed up the middle for 3 yards.
11:482nd & 7 at opp 32Trojans timeout; 11:48 remaining 4th quarter
11:482nd & 7 at opp 32Hershel Dennis (USC) rushed up the middle for 5 yards.
11:153rd & 2 at opp 27Hershel Dennis (USC) rushed right side for 4 yards.
10:451st & 10 at opp 23Desmond Reed (USC) rushed right side for no gain.
10:002nd & 10 at opp 23Matt Cassel (USC) pass left side complete to Fred Davis (USC) for 4 yards.
9:153rd & 6 at opp 19Matt Cassel (USC) pass left side complete to Fred Davis (USC) for 2 yards.
9:154th & 4 at opp 1734 yard field goal by Ryan Killeen (USC) is good.USC 45, Arizona State 7
9:071st & 0 at opp 20Trojans kickoff, touchback by Sun Devils.
Arizona State Turnover on downs, 9 plays
9:071st & 10 at own 20Preston Jones (ASU) rushed up the middle for 6 yards.
8:302nd & 4 at own 26Preston Jones (ASU) rushed up the middle for 1 yard.
8:003rd & 3 at own 27Sam Keller (ASU) pass across the middle complete to Jamaal Lewis (ASU) for 5 yards.
7:301st & 10 at own 32Preston Jones (ASU) rushed up the middle for 8 yards.
7:302nd & 2 at own 40Sam Keller (ASU) pass across the middle complete to Moey Mutz (ASU) for 15 yards.
6:301st & 10 at opp 45Sam Keller (ASU) rushed left side for 5 yards.
5:452nd & 5 at opp 40Sam Keller (ASU) pass incomplete across the middle.
5:343rd & 5 at opp 40Sam Keller (ASU) rushed up the middle for -3 yards.
5:004th & 8 at opp 43Sam Keller (ASU) rushed up the middle for -6 yards; turnover on downs.
USC Rush, 9 plays
4:431st & 10 at own 49Lee Webb (USC) rushed up the middle for 7 yards.
4:152nd & 3 at opp 44David Kirtman (USC) rushed left side for 4 yards.
3:451st & 10 at opp 40Lee Webb (USC) rushed up the middle for 6 yards.
3:152nd & 4 at opp 34David Kirtman (USC) rushed left side for 14 yards.
2:451st & 10 at opp 20Lee Webb (USC) rushed up the middle for 3 yards.
2:152nd & 7 at opp 17David Kirtman (USC) rushed up the middle for 5 yards.
1:303rd & 2 at opp 12Lee Webb (USC) rushed up the middle for -1 yards.
0:454th & 3 at opp 13David Kirtman (USC) rushed up the middle for 1 yard; turnover on downs.
0:421st & 10 at own 125 yard penalty on Sun Devils.
0:421st & 15 at own 7Preston Jones (ASU) rushed up the middle for 2 yards.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Officially, USC leads 25–⁠13; as played, 26–⁠14 in 40 meetings, counting the 19 since this game.

Recent meetings
2023USC 42, Arizona State 28
2022USC 42, Arizona State 25
2021Arizona State 31, USC 16
2020USC 28, Arizona State 27
2019USC 31, Arizona State 26
2018Arizona State 38, USC 35

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