In a high-scoring game, the USC Trojans narrowly defeated the California Golden Bears with a final score of 50-49. USC's defense struggled throughout the game, allowing Cal to amass 527 yards of offense, the second-most yards allowed by USC this season. Cal's rushing attack was particularly effective, gaining 209 yards on the ground. Despite the defensive struggles, USC managed to come out on top, but their defense continues to be a concern.
USC escapes Cal 50-49, allowing 527 yards of offense. Eesh.
Don’t let the USC escape fool you. This defense still gave up 49 points!! 527 yards of offense!! To Cal!!
USC-Cal generated 99 points and over 1,000 yards of offense.
USC is going to win this game. But it’s the third game in five weeks that USC’s defense has allowed over 500 yards. Cal had 527 total, the second-most USC has allowed this year.
Total yards: USC 476, Cal 442
Cal has rushed for 209 yards. USC has the worst rushing defense in Pac-12, averaging 164 yards per game
The 28 points and 318 yards in 1st half for Cal vs USC are their most in any Pac-12 game in 7 seasons under Justin Wilcox. (Only game with more in either was season opener vs North Texas: 33 points and 366 yards)
#USC and #Cal combined for SIX HUNDRED AND TWENTY SEVEN YARDS (627) in the first half.
We’re three minutes into the second quarter, and USC’s defense has allowed 228 yards to Cal. That’s 12 yards per play.
USC has given up 43-yard and 61-yard TD runs