From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.
Team stats
USC
Colorado
449
Total yards
312
206
Passing yards
188
243
Rushing yards
124
6.9
Yards per pass
5.7
5.9
Yards per rush
4.0
20
First downs
18
8–16
Third downs
3–11
0–0
Fourth downs
0–1
1
Turnovers
2
3–25
Penalties
3–35
32:59
Possession
26:18
Efficiency
USC
Colorado
46%
Success rate
45%
0.10
EPA per play
0.03
0.84
Explosiveness
0.77
−0.05
Rushing EPA
0.14
0.29
Passing EPA
−0.02
32%
Passing-down success
21%
−0.06
First-down EPA
0.14
−0.09
Second-down EPA
−0.15
0.79
Third-down EPA
0.46
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 and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
USC 79% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The line
USC −21.5, over/under 54.5.
The last line on file before kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.
Before kickoff, the win chances were USC 93%, Colorado 7%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.
Every drive
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Colorado drives left to right, USC right to left.
Q1 ColoradoPunt, 7 plays, 10 yards
Q1 USCTouchdown run, 10 plays, 71 yards
Q1 ColoradoFumble, 3 plays, 4 yards
Q1 USCPunt, 4 plays, 43 yards
Q1 ColoradoSafety, 3 plays (USC scores), 2 yards
Q1 USCResult not recorded, 3 plays, 55 yards
Q2 ColoradoPunt, 6 plays, 14 yards
Q2 USCPunt, 4 plays, 8 yards
Q2 ColoradoPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
Q2 USCPunt, 6 plays, 11 yards
Q2 USCTouchdown run, 5 plays, 20 yards
Q2 ColoradoInterception, 5 plays, 79 yards
Q2 USCTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 66 yards
Q2 ColoradoEnd of half, 1 play, 1 yard
Q3 USCFumble return TD, 1 play (Colorado scores), 0 yards
Q3 USCTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 75 yards
Q3 ColoradoPunt, 3 plays, −7 yards
Q3 USCTouchdown run, 4 plays, 43 yards
Q3 ColoradoTurnover on downs, 8 plays, 60 yards
Q3 USCPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
Q3 ColoradoTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 78 yards
Q4 USCField goal, 8 plays, 37 yards
Q4 ColoradoTouchdown run, 6 plays, 65 yards
Q4 USCPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
Q4 ColoradoTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 42 yards
Q4 USCTouchdown run, 2 plays, 49 yards
Q4 ColoradoPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
Q4 USCEnd of game, 3 plays, 9 yards
Play by play
1st quarter6 drives, then USC 9, Colorado 0
Colorado Punt, 7 plays
14:35
1st & 10 at own 21
Sefo Liufau pass complete to Nelson Spruce for 8 yards to the Colo 29.
14:32
2nd & 2 at own 29
Christian Powell rush for 5 yards to the Colo 34 for a 1ST down.
14:00
1st & 10 at own 34
D.D. Goodson rush for 2 yards to the Colo 36.
13:40
2nd & 8 at own 36
Tony Jones rush for 11 yards to the Colo 47 for a 1ST down.
13:15
1st & 10 at own 47
Sefo Liufau pass incomplete.
13:09
2nd & 10 at own 47
COLORADO penalty 15 yard Pass Interference on D.D. Goodson accepted.
12:56
2nd & 25 at own 32
COLORADO penalty 5 yard Ineligible Downfield on Pass on Scott Fernandez accepted.
12:20
2nd & 30 at own 27
Michael Adkins II rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Colo 25.
11:45
3rd & 32 at own 25
Michael Adkins II rush for 6 yards to the Colo 31.
11:12
4th & 26 at own 31
Darragh O’Neill punt for 40 yards, downed at the USC 29.
USC Touchdown run, 10 plays
10:50
1st & 10 at own 29
Javorius Allen rush for 1 yard to the USC 30.
10:50
2nd & 9 at own 30
Cody Kessler pass complete to Jahleel Pinner for 4 yards to the USC 34.
9:48
3rd & 5 at own 34
Cody Kessler pass complete to Darreus Rogers for 29 yards to the Colo 37 for a 1ST down.
9:08
1st & 10 at opp 37
Javorius Allen rush for no gain to the Colo 37.
8:20
2nd & 10 at opp 37
Cody Kessler pass complete to Javorius Allen for 2 yards to the Colo 35.
8:00
3rd & 8 at opp 35
Cody Kessler pass complete to Nelson Agholor for 11 yards to the Colo 24 for a 1ST down.
7:30
1st & 10 at opp 24
Javorius Allen rush for 1 yard to the Colo 23.
6:45
2nd & 9 at opp 23
Cody Kessler pass complete to Xavier Grimble for 10 yards to the Colo 13 for a 1ST down.
6:20
1st & 10 at opp 13
Javorius Allen rush for 1 yard to the Colo 12.
5:34
2nd & 9 at opp 12
Javorius Allen rush for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.USC 6, Colorado 0
5:34
Andre Heidari extra point GOOD.USC 7, Colorado 0
5:34
Andre Heidari kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Colorado Fumble, 3 plays
5:20
1st & 10 at own 25
Sefo Liufau pass complete to Nelson Spruce for 7 yards to the Colo 32.
5:00
2nd & 3 at own 32
Michael Adkins II rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Colo 29.
4:21
3rd & 6 at own 29
Sefo Liufau pass incomplete to D.D. Goodson.
4:11
4th & 6 at own 29
Darragh O’Neill punt for 28 yards, returned by Jabari Ruffin for no gain, fumbled at the USC 43.
USC Punt, 4 plays
4:00
1st & 10 at own 43
Cody Kessler pass complete to Ty Isaac for 17 yards to the Colo 40 for a 1ST down.
3:20
1st & 10 at opp 40
Ty Isaac rush for 4 yards to the Colo 36.
2:30
2nd & 6 at opp 36
Ty Isaac rush for no gain to the Colo 36.
2:04
3rd & 6 at opp 36
Cody Kessler pass incomplete to Nelson Agholor.
1:58
4th & 6 at opp 36
Kris Albarado punt for 25 yards, fair catch by Nelson Spruce at the Colo 11.
Colorado Safety, 3 plays (USC scores)
1:51
1st & 10 at own 11
Sefo Liufau pass incomplete to Paul Richardson.
1:40
2nd & 10 at own 11
Christian Powell rush for 2 yards to the Colo 13.
1:08
3rd & 8 at own 13
Sefo Liufau pass incomplete to Nelson Spruce.
1:04
4th & 8 at own 13
Team punt blocked by Soma Vainuku for no gain to the Colo 0 for a SAFETY.USC 9, Colorado 0
1:04
Darragh O’Neill kickoff for 61 yards returned by Nelson Agholor for 24 yards to the USC 43.
USC Result not recorded, 3 plays
0:45
1st & 10 at own 43
Javorius Allen rush for 1 yard to the USC 44.
0:45
2nd & 9 at own 44
Timeout SOUTHERN CAL, clock 0:12.
0:04
2nd & 9 at own 44
Cody Kessler pass incomplete to Nelson Agholor.
0:04
3rd & 9 at own 44
Cody Kessler pass complete to Javorius Allen for 8 yards to the Colo 48.
Q2 14:53
4th & 1 at opp 48
Kris Albarado punt for 37 yards, fair catch by Nelson Spruce at the Colo 11.
2nd quarter8 drives, then USC 23, Colorado 0
Colorado Punt, 6 plays
14:40
1st & 10 at own 11
Michael Adkins II rush for no gain to the Colo 11.
14:13
2nd & 10 at own 11
Sefo Liufau pass incomplete.
13:58
3rd & 10 at own 11
Sefo Liufau pass complete to Michael Adkins II for 12 yards to the Colo 23 for a 1ST down.
13:25
1st & 10 at own 23
Christian Powell rush for 2 yards to the Colo 25.
13:00
2nd & 8 at own 25
Sefo Liufau pass incomplete.
12:51
3rd & 8 at own 25
Sefo Liufau pass incomplete to D.D. Goodson.
12:44
4th & 8 at own 25
Darragh O’Neill punt for 36 yards, fair catch by Nelson Agholor at the USC 39.
USC Punt, 4 plays
12:25
1st & 10 at own 39
Cody Kessler pass complete to Xavier Grimble for 11 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
11:55
1st & 10 at the 50
Ty Isaac rush for 5 yards to the Colo 45.
10:49
3rd & 13 at own 47
Cody Kessler pass incomplete.
10:42
4th & 13 at own 47
Kris Albarado punt for 23 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Colo 30.
Colorado Punt, 3 plays
10:34
1st & 10 at own 30
Sefo Liufau pass incomplete to Devin Ross.
10:29
2nd & 10 at own 30
Sefo Liufau pass incomplete to Nelson Spruce.
10:24
3rd & 10 at own 30
Sefo Liufau pass incomplete.
10:16
4th & 10 at own 30
Darragh O’Neill punt for 40 yards, fair catch by Nelson Agholor at the USC 30.
USC Punt, 6 plays
10:00
1st & 10 at own 30
Cody Kessler pass complete to Soma Vainuku for 3 yards to the USC 33.
9:35
2nd & 7 at own 33
Javorius Allen rush for 5 yards to the USC 38.
9:00
3rd & 2 at own 38
Ty Isaac rush for 3 yards to the USC 41 for a 1ST down.
8:41
1st & 10 at own 41
Timeout SOUTHERN CAL, clock 8:41.
8:30
1st & 10 at own 41
Javorius Allen rush for no gain to the USC 41.
7:45
2nd & 10 at own 41
Cody Kessler pass incomplete.
7:39
3rd & 10 at own 41
Cody Kessler pass incomplete.
7:29
4th & 10 at own 41
Kris Albarado punt for 35 yards, returned by Nelson Spruce for 1 yard to the Colo 25.
USC Touchdown run, 5 plays
7:15
1st & 10 at opp 20
Cody Kessler pass complete to Soma Vainuku for 8 yards to the Colo 12.
6:46
2nd & 2 at opp 12
Javorius Allen rush for 9 yards to the Colo 3 for a 1ST down.
6:15
1st & goal at opp 3
Javorius Allen rush for 2 yards to the Colo 1.
5:45
2nd & goal at opp 1
Javorius Allen rush for no gain to the Colo 1.
5:23
3rd & goal at opp 1
Javorius Allen rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.USC 15, Colorado 0
5:23
Andre Heidari extra point GOOD.USC 16, Colorado 0
5:23
Andre Heidari kickoff for 65 yards returned by Ryan Severson for 17 yards to the Colo 17.
Colorado Interception, 5 plays
5:18
1st & 10 at own 17
Timeout SOUTHERN CAL, clock 5:18.
5:05
1st & 10 at own 17
Michael Adkins II rush for 3 yards to the Colo 20.
4:20
2nd & 7 at own 20
Tony Jones rush for 3 yards to the Colo 23.
3:50
3rd & 4 at own 23
Sefo Liufau pass complete to D.D. Goodson for 16 yards to the Colo 39 for a 1ST down.
3:23
1st & 10 at own 39
USC penalty 10 yard Holding on Dion Bailey accepted.
2:55
1st & 10 at own 49
Tony Jones rush for 5 yards to the USC 46.
2:34
2nd & 5 at opp 46
Sefo Liufau pass intercepted by Dion Bailey at the USC 34, returned for no gain to the USC 34.
USC Touchdown pass, 8 plays
2:20
1st & 10 at own 34
Cody Kessler pass complete to Xavier Grimble for 6 yards to the USC 40.
2:03
2nd & 4 at own 40
Cody Kessler pass incomplete.
1:57
3rd & 4 at own 40
Cody Kessler pass complete to Xavier Grimble for 7 yards to the USC 47 for a 1ST down.
1:16
1st & 10 at own 47
Cody Kessler pass complete to Xavier Grimble for 6 yards to the Colo 47.
1:10
2nd & 4 at opp 47
Cody Kessler pass complete to Javorius Allen for 14 yards to the Colo 33 for a 1ST down.
1:03
1st & 10 at opp 33
Cody Kessler pass complete to Xavier Grimble for 6 yards to the Colo 27.
0:47
2nd & 4 at opp 27
Cody Kessler pass complete to Nelson Agholor for 7 yards to the Colo 20 for a 1ST down.
0:42
1st & 10 at opp 20
Cody Kessler pass complete to Nelson Agholor for 20 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.USC 22, Colorado 0
0:42
Andre Heidari extra point GOOD.USC 23, Colorado 0
0:42
Andre Heidari kickoff for 65 yards returned by Ryan Severson for 22 yards to the Colo 22.
Colorado End of half, 1 play
0:20
1st & 10 at own 22
Christian Powell rush for 1 yard to the Colo 23.
Q3 15:00
Will Oliver kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter7 drives, then USC 37, Colorado 7
USC Fumble return TD, 1 play (Colorado scores)
14:46
1st & 10 at own 25
Javorius Allen rush, fumbled, forced by Jered Bell, recovered by Colo Jered Bell at the USC 31, Jered Bell for 31 yards, to the USC 0 for a TOUCHDOWN.USC 23, Colorado 6
14:46
Will Oliver extra point GOOD.USC 23, Colorado 7
14:46
Will Oliver kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
USC Touchdown pass, 7 plays
14:39
1st & 10 at own 25
Cody Kessler pass incomplete to Nelson Agholor.
14:15
2nd & 10 at own 25
Javorius Allen rush for 46 yards to the Colo 29 for a 1ST down.
13:50
1st & 10 at opp 29
Tre Madden rush for 6 yards to the Colo 23.
13:15
2nd & 4 at opp 23
Ty Isaac rush for 6 yards to the Colo 17 for a 1ST down.
12:40
1st & 10 at opp 17
Ty Isaac rush for 5 yards to the Colo 12.
12:00
2nd & 5 at opp 12
Ty Isaac rush for 2 yards to the Colo 10.
11:29
3rd & 3 at opp 10
Cody Kessler pass complete to Randall Telfer for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.USC 29, Colorado 7
11:29
Andre Heidari extra point GOOD.USC 30, Colorado 7
11:29
Andre Heidari kickoff for 60 yards returned by Ryan Severson for 13 yards to the Colo 18.
Colorado Punt, 3 plays
11:05
1st & 10 at own 18
Tony Jones rush for 2 yards to the Colo 20.
9:45
3rd & 16 at own 12
Sefo Liufau pass complete to Nelson Spruce for a loss of 1 yard to the Colo 11.
9:21
4th & 17 at own 11
Darragh O’Neill punt for 52 yards, returned by Nelson Agholor for 20 yards to the Colo 43.
USC Touchdown run, 4 plays
9:00
1st & 10 at opp 43
Javorius Allen rush for 3 yards to the Colo 40.
8:30
2nd & 7 at opp 40
Cody Kessler pass complete to Darreus Rogers for 5 yards to the Colo 35.
7:45
3rd & 2 at opp 35
Javorius Allen rush for 12 yards to the Colo 23 for a 1ST down.
7:19
1st & 10 at opp 23
Javorius Allen rush for 23 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.USC 36, Colorado 7
7:19
Andre Heidari extra point GOOD.USC 37, Colorado 7
7:19
Andre Heidari kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Colorado Turnover on downs, 8 plays
7:10
1st & 10 at own 25
Sefo Liufau pass complete to Paul Richardson for 10 yards to the Colo 35 for a 1ST down.
6:40
1st & 10 at own 35
Christian Powell rush for 3 yards to the Colo 38.
6:10
2nd & 7 at own 38
Sefo Liufau pass complete to Paul Richardson for 8 yards to the Colo 46 for a 1ST down.
5:56
1st & 10 at own 46
Michael Adkins II rush for 11 yards to the USC 43 for a 1ST down.
5:22
1st & 10 at opp 43
Sefo Liufau pass incomplete.
4:55
2nd & 10 at opp 43
Sefo Liufau pass complete to Michael Adkins II for a loss of 2 yards to the USC 45.
4:15
3rd & 12 at opp 45
Sefo Liufau pass complete to Paul Richardson for 10 yards to the USC 35.
3:44
4th & 2 at opp 35
Sefo Liufau pass incomplete to Scott Fernandez.
USC Punt, 3 plays
3:10
1st & 10 at own 35
Ty Isaac rush for 1 yard to the USC 36.
2:59
2nd & 9 at own 36
Cody Kessler pass incomplete.
2:51
3rd & 9 at own 36
Cody Kessler pass incomplete.
2:43
4th & 9 at own 36
Kris Albarado punt for 42 yards, fair catch by Nelson Spruce at the Colo 22.
Colorado Touchdown pass, 8 plays
2:30
1st & 10 at own 22
Sefo Liufau pass complete to Devin Ross for 7 yards to the Colo 29.
2:00
2nd & 3 at own 29
Tony Jones rush for 3 yards to the Colo 17, COLORADO penalty 15 yard Illegal Block accepted.
1:30
2nd & 15 at own 17
Sefo Liufau pass complete to Paul Richardson for 5 yards to the Colo 22.
1:00
3rd & 10 at own 22
Sefo Liufau pass complete to D.D. Goodson for 15 yards to the Colo 37 for a 1ST down.
0:40
1st & 10 at own 37
Christian Powell rush for 9 yards to the Colo 46.
0:10
2nd & 1 at own 46
Christian Powell rush for 5 yards to the USC 49 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:49
1st & 10 at opp 49
Michael Adkins II rush for 11 yards to the USC 38 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:34
1st & 10 at opp 38
Sefo Liufau pass complete to Nelson Spruce for 38 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.USC 37, Colorado 13
Q4 14:34
Will Oliver extra point GOOD.USC 37, Colorado 14
Q4 14:34
Will Oliver kickoff for 64 yards returned by Su’a Cravens for 33 yards to the USC 34.
4th quarter7 drives, then USC 47, Colorado 29
USC Field goal, 8 plays
14:08
1st & 10 at own 34
USC penalty 10 yard Holding on Victor Blackwell accepted.
13:55
1st & 20 at own 24
Soma Vainuku rush for 10 yards to the USC 34.
13:30
2nd & 10 at own 34
Javorius Allen rush for a loss of 3 yards to the USC 31.
12:35
3rd & 13 at own 31
Max Wittek pass complete to Darreus Rogers for 22 yards to the Colo 47 for a 1ST down.
12:17
1st & 10 at opp 47
Javorius Allen rush for 21 yards to the Colo 26 for a 1ST down.
11:35
1st & 10 at opp 26
Javorius Allen rush for 2 yards to the Colo 24.
10:55
2nd & 8 at opp 24
Soma Vainuku rush for 3 yards to the Colo 21.
10:19
3rd & 5 at opp 21
Max Wittek pass incomplete to George Katrib.
10:14
4th & 5 at opp 21
Andre Heidari 39 yard field goal GOOD.USC 40, Colorado 14
10:14
Andre Heidari kickoff for 56 yards out-of-bounds.
Colorado Touchdown run, 6 plays
10:00
1st & 10 at own 35
Michael Adkins II rush for 9 yards to the Colo 44.
9:47
2nd & 1 at own 44
Michael Adkins II rush for 2 yards to the Colo 46 for a 1ST down.
9:10
1st & 10 at own 46
Sefo Liufau rush for 7 yards to the USC 47.
8:34
2nd & 3 at opp 47
Christian Powell rush for 14 yards to the USC 33 for a 1ST down.
8:10
1st & 10 at opp 33
Sefo Liufau pass complete to Paul Richardson for 30 yards to the USC 3 for a 1ST down.
8:01
1st & goal at opp 3
Michael Adkins II rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.USC 40, Colorado 20
8:01
Will Oliver extra point GOOD.USC 40, Colorado 21
8:01
Will Oliver kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
USC Punt, 3 plays
7:45
1st & 10 at own 25
Soma Vainuku rush for 5 yards to the USC 30.
7:00
2nd & 5 at own 30
Soma Vainuku rush for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled, recovered by USC Soma Vainuku at the USC 26.
5:51
4th & 10 at own 25
Kris Albarado punt for 17 yards, downed at the USC 42.
Colorado Touchdown pass, 7 plays
5:30
1st & 10 at opp 42
Michael Adkins II rush for 8 yards to the USC 34.
5:00
2nd & 2 at opp 34
Michael Adkins II rush for 4 yards to the USC 30 for a 1ST down.
4:59
1st & 10 at opp 30
Sefo Liufau pass incomplete to Nelson Spruce.
4:34
2nd & 10 at opp 30
Sefo Liufau pass complete to Paul Richardson for 10 yards to the USC 20 for a 1ST down.
4:20
1st & 10 at opp 20
Michael Adkins II rush for 5 yards to the USC 15.
3:48
2nd & 5 at opp 15
Sefo Liufau pass complete to Paul Richardson for 10 yards to the USC 5 for a 1ST down.
3:19
1st & goal at opp 5
Sefo Liufau pass complete to Paul Richardson for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.USC 40, Colorado 27
Will Oliver kickoff for 17 yards returned by Leon McQuay III for 3 yards to the Colo 49.
USC Touchdown run, 2 plays
3:00
1st & 10 at opp 49
Soma Vainuku rush for 2 yards to the Colo 47.
3:00
2nd & 8 at opp 47
USC penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
2:19
2nd & 13 at own 48
Soma Vainuku rush for 52 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.USC 46, Colorado 29
2:19
Andre Heidari extra point GOOD.USC 47, Colorado 29
2:19
Andre Heidari kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Colorado Punt, 3 plays
2:05
1st & 10 at own 25
Michael Adkins II rush for 6 yards to the Colo 31.
1:49
2nd & 4 at own 31
Sefo Liufau pass incomplete to Keenan Canty.
1:42
3rd & 4 at own 31
Sefo Liufau pass incomplete.
1:34
4th & 4 at own 31
Darragh O’Neill punt for 48 yards, fair catch by Darreus Rogers at the USC 21.
USC End of game, 3 plays
1:30
1st & 10 at own 21
John Akiba rush for 4 yards to the USC 25.
0:30
2nd & 6 at own 25
John Akiba rush for 3 yards to the USC 28.
0:00
3rd & 3 at own 28
John Akiba rush for 2 yards to the USC 30.
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.
PassingCody Kessler19 of 28, 184 yards, 2 TDUSC
RushingJavorius Allen21 carries, 145 yards, 3 TDUSC
USC
Colorado