Arizona State at USC

Saturday, November 10, 2012

No. 21 USC beat Arizona State 38–⁠17. It was their 29th meeting; after it, USC led the series 19–⁠10 as played.

AwayArizona State8–⁠5 in 2012
17
Home21USC7–⁠6 in 2012
38

Final at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los AngelesTV: PAC12Attendance 80,154

At kickoff
62°F, clear, wind 5 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Downtown L.A./Usc Campus (KCQT), 1 km from the stadium, 13 minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Arizona State773017
USC77141038

Standouts

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Player stats

Arizona State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Taylor Kelly19/3017413
Michael Eubank1/3500
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Cameron Marshall637014
Michael Eubank52809
Marion Grice51507
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Chris Coyle585134
Rashad Ross231028
Marion Grice73009
Jamal Miles215012
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Carl Bradford100
Alden Darby1701
Chris Young100

USC

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Matt Barkley20/3322233
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Curtis McNeal31163227
Marqise Lee666038
D.J. Morgan4904
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Marqise Lee10161180
Curtis McNeal122122
Nelson Agholor222012
Xavier Grimble52017
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
T.J. McDonald100
Lamar Dawson110
Leonard Williams1240

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

Team stats

Arizona StateUSC
250Total yards447
179Passing yards222
71Rushing yards225
5.4Yards per pass6.7
2.0Yards per rush5.2
15First downs23
6–⁠16Third downs7–⁠16
1–⁠3Fourth downs2–⁠2
4Turnovers5
7–⁠49Penalties4–⁠30
23:16Possession36:21

Efficiency

Arizona StateUSC
40%Success rate37%
−0.14EPA per play−0.11
0.80Explosiveness0.73
0.11Rushing EPA0.08
−0.31Passing EPA−0.32
40%Passing-down success25%
−0.16First-down EPA−0.25
−0.23Second-down EPA−0.06
0.20Third-down EPA0.13
4%Havoc by its defense4%

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 73% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

USC end zoneArizona State end zoneQ1 Arizona StateTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ1 USCFumble, 1 playQ1 Arizona StateTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ1 USCPunt, 6 playsQ1 Arizona StatePunt, 5 playsQ1 USCPunt, 4 playsQ1 Arizona StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 USCTouchdown pass, 1 playQ1 USCInterception, 1 playQ1 Arizona StateInterception, 4 playsQ2 USCPick-six, 7 plays (Arizona State scores)Q2 USCPunt, 3 playsQ2 Arizona StatePunt, 6 playsQ2 USCTouchdown pass, 13 playsQ2 Arizona StateEnd of half, 4 playsQ3 USCInterception, 1 playQ3 Arizona StateField goal, 7 playsQ3 USCTouchdown run, 9 playsQ3 Arizona StateTurnover on downs, 11 playsQ3 USCTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ3 Arizona StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 USCPunt, 8 playsQ4 Arizona StatePunt, 5 playsQ4 USCField goal, 8 playsQ4 Arizona StateInterception, 5 playsQ4 USCFumble, 2 playsQ4 Arizona StateInterception, 1 playQ4 USCTouchdown run, 4 playsQ4 Arizona StateEnd of game, 3 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 StateTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 56 yards
  2. Q1 USCFumble, 1 play, 0 yards
  3. Q1 Arizona StateTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 38 yards
  4. Q1 USCPunt, 6 plays, 16 yards
  5. Q1 Arizona StatePunt, 5 plays, 75 yards
  6. Q1 USCPunt, 4 plays, 10 yards
  7. Q1 Arizona StatePunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  8. Q1 USCTouchdown pass, 1 play, 80 yards
  9. Q1 USCInterception, 1 play, 8 yards
  10. Q1 Arizona StateInterception, 4 plays, 18 yards
  11. Q2 USCPick-six, 7 plays (Arizona State scores), 3 yards
  12. Q2 USCPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  13. Q2 Arizona StatePunt, 6 plays, 6 yards
  14. Q2 USCTouchdown pass, 13 plays, 29 yards
  15. Q2 Arizona StateEnd of half, 4 plays, 16 yards
  16. Q3 USCInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  17. Q3 Arizona StateField goal, 7 plays, −3 yards
  18. Q3 USCTouchdown run, 9 plays, 59 yards
  19. Q3 Arizona StateTurnover on downs, 11 plays, 62 yards
  20. Q3 USCTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 52 yards
  21. Q3 Arizona StatePunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
  22. Q4 USCPunt, 8 plays, 57 yards
  23. Q4 Arizona StatePunt, 5 plays, 4 yards
  24. Q4 USCField goal, 8 plays, 22 yards
  25. Q4 Arizona StateInterception, 5 plays, 13 yards
  26. Q4 USCFumble, 2 plays, −12 yards
  27. Q4 Arizona StateInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  28. Q4 USCTouchdown run, 4 plays, 35 yards
  29. Q4 Arizona StateEnd of game, 3 plays, 11 yards

Play by play

1st quarter10 drives, then Tied at 7
Arizona State Turnover on downs, 7 plays
14:401st & 10 at own 19Cameron Marshall rush for 9 yards to the ArzSt 28.
14:252nd & 1 at own 28Cameron Marshall rush for 14 yards to the ArzSt 42 for a 1ST down.
14:171st & 10 at own 42Taylor Kelly pass complete to Rashad Ross for 28 yards to the USC 30 for a 1ST down.
14:001st & 10 at opp 30Taylor Kelly rush for 6 yards to the USC 24.
13:352nd & 4 at opp 24Cameron Marshall rush for a loss of 1 yard to the USC 25.
13:063rd & 5 at opp 25Taylor Kelly pass incomplete to Jamal Miles.
12:594th & 5 at opp 25Taylor Kelly pass complete to Marion Grice for 4 yards to the USC 21.
USC Fumble, 1 play
12:511st & 10 at own 21Matt Barkley pass complete to Marqise Lee for 17 yards, fumbled, recovered by ArzSt Mike Bercovici at the USC 38.
Arizona State Touchdown pass, 5 plays
12:401st & 10 at opp 38Taylor Kelly pass complete to Marion Grice for 1 yard to the USC 37.
12:182nd & 9 at opp 37Taylor Kelly rush for 12 yards to the USC 25 for a 1ST down.
12:001st & 10 at opp 25Taylor Kelly sacked by George Uko for a loss of 8 yards to the USC 33.
11:302nd & 18 at opp 33Marion Grice rush for a loss of 1 yard to the USC 34.
10:513rd & 19 at opp 34Taylor Kelly pass complete to Chris Coyle for 34 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Arizona State 6, USC 0
10:51Alex Garoutte extra point GOOD.Arizona State 7, USC 0
10:51Alex Garoutte kickoff for 33 yards fair catch by Xavier Grimble at the USC 32.
USC Punt, 6 plays
10:451st & 10 at own 32Matt Barkley pass complete to Marqise Lee for 7 yards to the USC 39.
10:002nd & 3 at own 39Matt Barkley pass complete to Robert Woods for a loss of 1 yard to the USC 38.
9:243rd & 4 at own 38Matt Barkley pass incomplete to Robert Woods.
9:184th & 4 at own 38ARIZONA ST penalty 5 yard Running Into Kicker on Alden Darby accepted.
9:101st & 10 at own 43Curtis McNeal rush for 1 yard to the USC 44.
8:352nd & 9 at own 44Curtis McNeal rush for 4 yards to the USC 48.
8:053rd & 5 at own 48Timeout ARIZONA STATE, clock 8:05.
7:593rd & 5 at own 48Matt Barkley pass incomplete to Marqise Lee.
7:524th & 5 at own 48Kyle Negrete punt for 28 yards, fair catch by Jamal Miles at the ArzSt 24.
Arizona State Punt, 5 plays
7:451st & 10 at own 24Taylor Kelly pass complete to D.J. Foster for 12 yards to the ArzSt 36 for a 1ST down.
7:311st & 10 at own 36D.J. Foster rush for 11 yards to the ArzSt 47 for a 1ST down.
7:101st & 10 at own 47Taylor Kelly rush for 6 yards to the USC 47.
6:552nd & 4 at opp 47D.J. Foster rush for no gain to the USC 47.
6:183rd & 4 at opp 47Taylor Kelly rush for 3 yards to the USC 44.
6:004th & 1 at opp 44ARIZONA ST penalty 5 yard Delay of Game accepted.
5:334th & 6 at opp 49Josh Hubner punt for 49 yards for a touchback.
USC Punt, 4 plays
5:251st & 10 at own 20Marqise Lee rush for 7 yards to the USC 27.
4:512nd & 3 at own 27ARIZONA ST penalty 13 yard Pass Interference on Deveron Carr accepted.
4:511st & 10 at own 40Timeout SOUTHERN CAL, clock 4:51.
4:451st & 10 at own 40Curtis McNeal rush for no gain to the USC 40.
4:052nd & 10 at own 40Matt Barkley pass complete to Robert Woods for a loss of 2 yards to the USC 38.
3:333rd & 12 at own 38Timeout ARIZONA STATE, clock 3:33.
3:253rd & 12 at own 38Matt Barkley sacked by Will Sutton for a loss of 8 yards to the USC 30.
2:494th & 20 at own 30Kyle Negrete punt for 34 yards, fair catch by Jamal Miles at the ArzSt 36.
Arizona State Punt, 3 plays
2:401st & 10 at own 36Taylor Kelly rush for 3 yards to the ArzSt 39.
2:122nd & 7 at own 39USC penalty 5 yard Offside accepted.
2:042nd & 2 at own 44Taylor Kelly pass incomplete.
1:553rd & 2 at own 44Taylor Kelly rush for 1 yard to the ArzSt 45.
1:364th & 1 at own 45Josh Hubner punt for 55 yards for a touchback.
USC Touchdown pass, 1 play
1:241st & 10 at own 20Matt Barkley pass complete to Marqise Lee for 80 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Arizona State 7, USC 6
1:24Andre Heidari extra point GOOD.Tied at 7
1:17Andre Heidari kickoff for 61 yards returned by Rashad Ross for 25 yards, fumbled, forced by Tony Burnett, recovered by USC Anthony Sarao at the ArzSt 29.
USC Interception, 1 play
1:101st & 10 at opp 29Matt Barkley pass intercepted by Chris Young at the ArzSt 2, returned for no gain to the ArzSt 2.
Arizona State Interception, 4 plays
1:001st & 10 at own 2Cameron Marshall rush for 4 yards to the ArzSt 6.
0:352nd & 6 at own 6Taylor Kelly pass complete to Chris Coyle for 4 yards to the ArzSt 10.
Q2 14:533rd & 2 at own 10Taylor Kelly pass complete to Chris Coyle for 10 yards to the ArzSt 20 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:441st & 10 at own 20Taylor Kelly pass intercepted by T.J. McDonald at the ArzSt 29, returned for no gain to the ArzSt 29.
2nd quarter5 drives, then Tied at 14
USC Pick-six, 7 plays (Arizona State scores)
14:351st & 10 at opp 29Matt Barkley pass complete to Xavier Grimble for 3 yards to the ArzSt 26.
14:002nd & 7 at opp 26Curtis McNeal rush for 4 yards to the ArzSt 22.
13:223rd & 3 at opp 22Marqise Lee rush for 5 yards to the ArzSt 17 for a 1ST down.
12:481st & 10 at opp 17Curtis McNeal rush for 14 yards to the ArzSt 3 for a 1ST down.
12:151st & goal at opp 3Matt Barkley pass incomplete.
12:052nd & goal at opp 3Marqise Lee rush for a loss of 1 yard to the ArzSt 4.
11:273rd & 0 at opp 4USC penalty 15 yard Pass Interference on Robert Woods accepted.
11:273rd & 0 at opp 19USC penalty 5 yard Delay of Game accepted.
11:153rd & 0 at opp 24Matt Barkley pass intercepted by Alden Darby at the ArzSt 30, returned for 70 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Arizona State 13, USC 7
11:15Alex Garoutte extra point GOOD.Arizona State 14, USC 7
11:15Alex Garoutte kickoff for 35 yards.
USC Punt, 3 plays
11:101st & 10 at own 30Matt Barkley sacked by Carl Bradford for a loss of 5 yards to the USC 25.
10:452nd & 15 at own 25Curtis McNeal rush for 2 yards to the USC 27.
9:503rd & 13 at own 27Matt Barkley pass complete to Nelson Agholor for 10 yards to the USC 37.
9:034th & 3 at own 37Kyle Negrete punt for 36 yards, downed at the ArzSt 27.
Arizona State Punt, 6 plays
8:551st & 10 at own 27Taylor Kelly rush for 2 yards to the ArzSt 29.
8:352nd & 8 at own 29Marion Grice rush for 7 yards to the ArzSt 36.
8:183rd & 1 at own 36Marion Grice rush for 2 yards to the ArzSt 38 for a 1ST down.
8:001st & 10 at own 38Taylor Kelly pass complete to Jamal Miles for 3 yards to the ArzSt 41.
7:452nd & 7 at own 41Taylor Kelly sacked by George Uko and Wes Horton for a loss of 14 yards to the ArzSt 27.
7:003rd & 21 at own 27Taylor Kelly rush for 6 yards to the ArzSt 33.
6:314th & 15 at own 33Josh Hubner punt for 46 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the USC 21.
USC Touchdown pass, 13 plays
6:181st & 10 at own 21Curtis McNeal rush for 17 yards to the USC 38 for a 1ST down.
5:501st & 10 at own 38Curtis McNeal rush for 5 yards to the USC 43.
5:152nd & 5 at own 43Curtis McNeal rush for a loss of 1 yard to the USC 42.
4:333rd & 6 at own 42ARIZONA ST penalty 6 yard Pass Interference on Deveron Carr accepted.
4:271st & 10 at own 48Matt Barkley pass complete to Marqise Lee for 11 yards to the ArzSt 41 for a 1ST down.
3:551st & 10 at opp 41Curtis McNeal rush for 4 yards to the ArzSt 37.
3:152nd & 6 at opp 37Curtis McNeal rush for no gain to the ArzSt 37.
2:333rd & 6 at opp 37Matt Barkley pass complete to Nelson Agholor for 12 yards to the ArzSt 25 for a 1ST down.
2:051st & 10 at opp 25Matt Barkley pass incomplete.
2:002nd & 10 at opp 25Matt Barkley pass complete to Marqise Lee for 4 yards to the ArzSt 21.
1:223rd & 6 at opp 21Matt Barkley pass complete to Marqise Lee for 10 yards to the ArzSt 11 for a 1ST down.
1:081st & 10 at opp 11Matt Barkley pass incomplete to Nelson Agholor.
1:002nd & 10 at opp 11Matt Barkley pass complete to Marqise Lee for 7 yards to the ArzSt 4.
0:413rd & 3 at opp 4Timeout SOUTHERN CAL, clock 0:41.
0:353rd & 3 at opp 4Matt Barkley pass complete to Xavier Grimble for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Arizona State 14, USC 13
0:35Andre Heidari extra point GOOD.Tied at 14
0:353rd & 3 at own 35ARIZONA ST penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Keelan Johnson accepted.
0:35Andre Heidari kickoff for 50 yards for a touchback.
Arizona State End of half, 4 plays
0:301st & 10 at own 25Taylor Kelly pass complete to Cameron Marshall for 2 yards to the ArzSt 27.
0:242nd & 8 at own 27Taylor Kelly pass complete to Cameron Marshall for 6 yards to the ArzSt 33.
0:173rd & 2 at own 33Taylor Kelly rush for 8 yards to the ArzSt 41 for a 1ST down.
0:001st & 10 at own 41Taylor Kelly pass incomplete.
Q3 15:00Alex Garoutte kickoff for 25 yards out-of-bounds, ARIZONA ST penalty 5 yard Illegal Procedure accepted.
3rd quarter6 drives, then USC 28, Arizona State 17
USC Interception, 1 play
14:561st & 10 at own 45Matt Barkley pass intercepted by Carl Bradford at the USC 36, returned for no gain to the USC 36.
Arizona State Field goal, 7 plays
14:501st & 10 at opp 36Taylor Kelly pass complete to D.J. Foster for a loss of 2 yards to the USC 38.
14:122nd & 12 at opp 38Taylor Kelly pass incomplete to D.J. Foster.
14:043rd & 12 at opp 38Taylor Kelly pass complete to Chris Coyle for 32 yards to the USC 6 for a 1ST down.
13:401st & goal at opp 6Marion Grice rush for 2 yards to the USC 4.
13:152nd & goal at opp 4Taylor Kelly sacked by Morgan Breslin for a loss of 10 yards to the USC 14.
12:373rd & goal at opp 14Taylor Kelly pass complete to Rashad Ross for 3 yards to the USC 11.
12:334th & goal at opp 11Jon Mora 28 yard field goal GOOD.Arizona State 17, USC 14
12:33Alex Garoutte kickoff for 26 yards returned by T.J. McDonald for 2 yards to the USC 41.
USC Touchdown run, 9 plays
12:201st & 10 at own 41Curtis McNeal rush for 4 yards to the USC 45.
11:462nd & 6 at own 45Curtis McNeal rush for 13 yards to the ArzSt 42 for a 1ST down.
11:201st & 10 at opp 42D.J. Morgan rush for 4 yards to the ArzSt 38.
10:482nd & 6 at opp 38Matt Barkley pass complete to Marqise Lee for 12 yards to the ArzSt 26 for a 1ST down.
10:141st & 10 at opp 26Curtis McNeal rush for 8 yards to the ArzSt 18.
9:552nd & 2 at opp 18Marqise Lee rush for 7 yards to the ArzSt 11 for a 1ST down.
9:251st & 10 at opp 11Curtis McNeal rush for 6 yards to the ArzSt 5.
8:532nd & 4 at opp 5Matt Barkley pass incomplete to Marqise Lee, broken up by Osahon Irabor.
8:533rd & 4 at opp 5Timeout ARIZONA STATE, clock 8:53.
8:493rd & 4 at opp 5Curtis McNeal rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.USC 20, Arizona State 17
8:49Andre Heidari extra point GOOD.USC 21, Arizona State 17
8:49Andre Heidari kickoff for 61 yards returned by Jamal Miles for 23 yards to the ArzSt 27.
Arizona State Turnover on downs, 11 plays
8:401st & 10 at own 27D.J. Foster rush for no gain to the ArzSt 27.
8:032nd & 10 at own 27Taylor Kelly pass incomplete to Marion Grice.
7:573rd & 10 at own 27Taylor Kelly pass complete to Jamal Miles for 12 yards to the ArzSt 39 for a 1ST down.
7:401st & 10 at own 39D.J. Foster rush for no gain to the ArzSt 39.
7:152nd & 10 at own 39Michael Eubank rush for 9 yards to the ArzSt 48.
6:303rd & 1 at own 48Cameron Marshall rush for no gain to the ArzSt 48.
5:554th & 1 at own 48Michael Eubank rush for 4 yards to the USC 48 for a 1ST down.
5:401st & 10 at opp 48Michael Eubank rush for 6 yards to the USC 42.
5:152nd & 4 at opp 42Michael Eubank rush for 3 yards to the USC 39.
4:413rd & 1 at opp 39Michael Eubank pass incomplete to Davon Coleman.
4:414th & 1 at opp 39Timeout ARIZONA STATE, clock 4:41.
4:364th & 1 at opp 39Taylor Kelly sacked by Wes Horton and Morgan Breslin for a loss of 9 yards to the USC 48.
USC Touchdown pass, 9 plays
4:231st & 10 at own 48Matt Barkley pass complete to Xavier Grimble for 7 yards to the ArzSt 45.
4:002nd & 3 at opp 45Marqise Lee rush for 10 yards to the ArzSt 35 for a 1ST down.
3:351st & 10 at opp 35Matt Barkley pass incomplete to Robert Woods.
3:302nd & 10 at opp 35Curtis McNeal rush for 1 yard to the ArzSt 34.
2:483rd & 9 at opp 34Matt Barkley pass complete to Marqise Lee for 8 yards to the ArzSt 26.
2:394th & 1 at opp 26Curtis McNeal rush for 6 yards to the ArzSt 20 for a 1ST down.
2:151st & 10 at opp 20D.J. Morgan rush for no gain to the ArzSt 20.
1:302nd & 10 at opp 20Matt Barkley pass complete to Xavier Grimble for 3 yards to the ArzSt 17.
0:463rd & 7 at opp 17USC penalty 5 yard False Start on Xavier Grimble accepted.
0:193rd & 12 at opp 22Matt Barkley pass complete to Curtis McNeal for 22 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.USC 27, Arizona State 17
0:19Andre Heidari extra point GOOD.USC 28, Arizona State 17
0:19Andre Heidari kickoff for 55 yards returned by Jamal Miles for 17 yards to the ArzSt 27.
Arizona State Punt, 3 plays
0:071st & 10 at own 27Taylor Kelly pass incomplete.
0:002nd & 10 at own 27Taylor Kelly pass complete to Marion Grice for 3 yards to the ArzSt 30.
Q4 14:553rd & 7 at own 30Taylor Kelly sacked by Hayes Pullard for a loss of 5 yards to the ArzSt 25.
Q4 14:254th & 12 at own 25Josh Hubner punt for 40 yards, downed at the USC 35.
4th quarter8 drives, then USC 38, Arizona State 17
USC Punt, 8 plays
14:201st & 10 at own 35Curtis McNeal rush for 5 yards to the USC 40.
13:402nd & 5 at own 40Matt Barkley pass complete to Xavier Grimble for 3 yards to the USC 43.
13:003rd & 2 at own 43Curtis McNeal rush for 2 yards to the USC 45 for a 1ST down.
12:351st & 10 at own 45Matt Barkley pass complete to Marqise Lee for 5 yards to the 50 yard line.
12:062nd & 5 at the 50Curtis McNeal rush for 6 yards to the ArzSt 44 for a 1ST down.
11:331st & 10 at opp 44Matt Barkley pass incomplete to Marqise Lee.
11:252nd & 10 at opp 44Curtis McNeal rush for 2 yards to the ArzSt 42.
10:443rd & 8 at opp 42Matt Barkley pass incomplete to Marqise Lee.
10:374th & 8 at opp 42Kyle Negrete punt for 28 yards, fair catch by Jamal Miles at the ArzSt 14.
Arizona State Punt, 5 plays
10:301st & 10 at own 14Taylor Kelly pass complete to Marion Grice for 9 yards to the ArzSt 23.
10:032nd & 1 at own 23Marion Grice rush for 5 yards to the ArzSt 28 for a 1ST down.
9:551st & 10 at own 28Taylor Kelly sacked by Hayes Pullard for a loss of 9 yards to the ArzSt 19, ARIZONA ST penalty 0 yard Intentional Grounding on Taylor Kelly accepted.
9:302nd & 19 at own 19Taylor Kelly pass complete to Marion Grice for a loss of 1 yard to the ArzSt 18.
9:153rd & 20 at own 18Taylor Kelly pass incomplete to Jamal Miles.
8:574th & 20 at own 18Josh Hubner punt for 46 yards, returned by Robert Woods for no gain to the USC 36.
USC Field goal, 8 plays
8:501st & 10 at own 36Curtis McNeal rush for 2 yards to the USC 38.
8:122nd & 8 at own 38Curtis McNeal rush for 12 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
7:351st & 10 at the 50Curtis McNeal rush for 3 yards to the ArzSt 47.
6:542nd & 7 at opp 47Marqise Lee rush for 38 yards to the ArzSt 9 for a 1ST down.
6:301st & goal at opp 9Curtis McNeal rush for no gain to the ArzSt 9.
5:532nd & goal at opp 9Matt Barkley pass incomplete.
5:453rd & goal at opp 9Curtis McNeal rush for 1 yard to the ArzSt 8.
5:084th & goal at opp 8Andre Heidari 26 yard field goal GOOD.USC 31, Arizona State 17
5:08Andre Heidari kickoff for 50 yards returned by Jamal Miles for 21 yards to the ArzSt 36.
Arizona State Interception, 5 plays
4:551st & 10 at own 36Taylor Kelly pass complete to Marion Grice for 9 yards to the ArzSt 45.
4:322nd & 1 at own 45Taylor Kelly pass complete to Marion Grice for 5 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
4:191st & 10 at the 50Taylor Kelly pass incomplete to Rashad Ross.
4:112nd & 10 at the 50Taylor Kelly sacked by Leonard Williams for a loss of 1 yard to the ArzSt 49.
3:403rd & 11 at own 49Taylor Kelly pass intercepted by Leonard Williams at the ArzSt 45, returned for 24 yards to the ArzSt 21.
USC Fumble, 2 plays
3:301st & 10 at opp 21Curtis McNeal rush for 4 yards to the ArzSt 17.
2:472nd & 6 at opp 17Curtis McNeal rush, fumbled, forced by Brandon Magee, recovered by ArzSt Carl Bradford at the ArzSt 14, Carl Bradford for 15 yards, to the ArzSt 29.
Arizona State Interception, 1 play
2:391st & 10 at own 29Taylor Kelly pass intercepted by Lamar Dawson at the ArzSt 35, returned for no gain to the ArzSt 35.
USC Touchdown run, 4 plays
2:301st & 10 at opp 35Curtis McNeal rush for 3 yards to the ArzSt 32.
2:102nd & 7 at opp 32D.J. Morgan rush for 2 yards to the ArzSt 30.
1:303rd & 5 at opp 30D.J. Morgan rush for 3 yards to the ArzSt 27.
0:384th & 2 at opp 27Curtis McNeal rush for 27 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.USC 37, Arizona State 17
0:38Andre Heidari extra point GOOD.USC 38, Arizona State 17
0:38Andre Heidari kickoff for 53 yards returned by Kyle Middlebrooks for 10 yards to the ArzSt 22.
Arizona State End of game, 3 plays
0:251st & 10 at own 22Michael Eubank pass complete to Chris Coyle for 5 yards to the ArzSt 27.
0:032nd & 5 at own 27Michael Eubank rush for 6 yards to the ArzSt 33 for a 1ST down.
0:001st & 10 at own 33Michael Eubank pass incomplete to Chris Coyle.

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 11 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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