USC
5-1 , 3-1
Oregon State
1-5 , 0-3
Team Stats
OSU 0, USC 7
USC - Vaughns, Tyler 37 yd pass from Darnold, Sam (McGrath, Chase kick) 8 plays, 78 yards, TOP 3:31
OSU 0, USC 14
USC - Jones, Ronald 4 yd run (McGrath, Chase kick), 3 plays, 32 yards, TOP 1:18
OSU 3, USC 14
OSU - Choukair, J. 33 yd field goal 8 plays, 38 yards, TOP 3:12
OSU 3, USC 21
USC - Burnett, Deonta 16 yd pass from Darnold, Sam (McGrath, Chase kick) 12 plays, 77 yards, TOP 4:11
OSU 3, USC 28
USC - Falo, Josh 30 yd pass from Darnold, Sam (McGrath, Chase kick) 9 plays, 91 yards, TOP 3:47
OSU 10, USC 28
OSU - Pierce, Artavis 6 yd run (Choukair, J. kick), 3 plays, 39 yards, TOP 1:04
OSU 10, USC 31
USC - McGrath, Chase 29 yd field goal 10 plays, 59 yards, TOP 3:21
OSU 10, USC 38
USC - Fink, Matt 51 yd run (McGrath, Chase kick), 3 plays, 68 yards, TOP 1:35
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No. 14 USC Rebounds in 38-10 Win Over Oregon State
October 07, 2017 | Football, Features
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sam Darnold threw for 316 yards and three touchdowns, Ronald Jones II rushed for one touchdown and No. 14 USC defeated Oregon State 38-10 on Saturday.
Wide receiver Tyler Vaughns and tight end Josh Falo each caught their first career touchdown reception from Darnold as the Trojans (5-1, 3-1 Pac-12) were workmanlike in bouncing back from last week's 30-27 loss at No. 11 Washington State. Jones, who had 79 yards rushing and two receptions for 17 yards, scored a touchdown from scrimmage in his 12th straight game.
"The score says we played well, the stats say we played well," USC safety Chris Hawkins said. "We can get a lot better. I'm not satisfied, but I think it was a good win for us."
The Beavers (1-5, 0-3) recovered a muffed punt at the USC 29 and Darnold's fumble at the USC 23 when the ball slipped from his hand while attempting a pass, but failed to score on either possession after Jordan Choukair had a 46-yard field goal blocked by cornerback Jack Jones and missed a 37-yard try wide left. Choukair did make a 33-yard field goal in the second quarter.
Artavis Pierce rushed for a 6-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter and had 60 yards in place of starter Ryan Nall, who did not play due to a sprained left ankle. Darell Garretson was 16 of 29 passing for 197 yards and was intercepted by Jones on Oregon State's first drive.
Linebacker Manase Hungalu made his fourth career interception when he read Darnold's eyes and jumped a corner route intended for Vaughns.
"It's always frustrating when you turn the ball over," said Darnold, who has now throw nine interceptions in six games after throwing nine all of last season. "Just got to stop doing it."
USC was without right tackle Chuma Edoga for the second straight game because of a high-ankle sprain. Freshman Andrew Vorhees made his first career start in place of right guard Viane Talamaivao, who is out for the season after tearing his pectoral muscle against the Cougars.
Darnold's backup Matt Fink rushed for a 51-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. The score allowed long snapper Jake Olson, who lost his eyesight at age 12, to play for the second time this season on the ensuing extra point.
UP NEXT
USC: The Trojans host the Utes next Saturday.
