USC vs PSU

34 vs 37

In a thrilling Week 2 showdown, #10 Penn State edged out #11 USC 37-34. Sean Keohane's 413-yard, 3-TD performance and Kolten Powell's 324-yard effort highlighted the game. The nail-biter concluded with Boom Hauer's last-second 17-yard field goal, exemplifying the excitement and unpredictability of college football.

Recap

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Under the bright lights of a high-stakes game, the #10 Penn State Nittany Lions edged past the #11 USC Trojans in a heart-stopping 37-34 victory during Week 2 of the CFSL. The Trojan fans, filled with anticipation, experienced a rollercoaster of emotions as their team fought valiantly but fell just short in a game that will be remembered for its dramatic twists and turns.

The first quarter set the stage for a nail-biting contest. Boom Hauer for Penn State and Preston Legg for USC exchanged field goals, bringing a tense start. The quarter wrapped up with Sean Keohane connecting with Demelo Washington for an 18-yard touchdown, giving Penn State an early lead.

As the second quarter unfolded, USC’s offense, led by quarterback Kolten Powell, began to find its rhythm. Powell connected with Skye Mills and Brandon Oliver for touchdowns, showcasing his precision and poise. However, Penn State kept the pressure with Kirby Sierra’s 1-yard touchdown run and another touchdown from the Keohane-Washington duo, keeping the game tightly contested.

Moving into the third quarter, USC took a brief lead with Powell’s touchdown pass to Jamarcus Simpson III. Yet, the resilient Nittany Lions struck back with a stunning 48-yard touchdown pass from Keohane to Washington, setting up a thrilling final quarter.

The fourth quarter was a testament to both teams’ grit and determination. With back-and-forth scoring, including field goals and touchdowns by both teams, the game’s outcome hung in the balance until the final moments. The deciding moment came with no time left, as Boom Hauer calmly slotted a 17-yard field goal, clinching a memorable victory for Penn State.

Both teams exhibited remarkable offensive prowess. Penn State amassed an impressive 540 yards of total offense, with Sean Keohane throwing for 413 yards and three touchdowns. USC’s Kolten Powell countered with 324 passing yards and three touchdowns himself. The game was an offensive spectacle, with both teams demonstrating why they are considered among the elite in college football.

In the end, it was Penn State who emerged victorious, claiming a hard-fought win in a game that exemplified the spirit and excitement of college football. The Trojan fans, while disappointed, could take pride in their team’s valiant effort in a game that will be etched in the memories of all who witnessed it.

Results

Team	1st	Play	Off	Run	Pass	3rd	Att	Pct	4th	Att	2Pt	Att	RZA	RZTD	RZFG	Sck	TO	Pen	Yds	TOP		1	2	3	4		Pts	Outcome
USC	16	76	395	71	324	10	18	55%	0	0	0	0	5	3	2	5	1	0	0	18:20	—	3	14	7	10	-	34	B1G Loss
Penn State	21	71	540	127	413	6	12	50%	0	0	0	0	4	3	2	4	3	2	20	17:40	—	10	7	7	13	-	37	B1G Win

USC

#	Offense	Pos	Com	Att	Yds	TD	Int	Lng	Sck	Car	Yds	TD	Lng	BTK	Fum	Rec	Yds	TD	Lng	Drop	Pck	Sck	FGM	FGA	Lng	XPM	XPA
13	Kolten Powell	QB	29	44	324	3	1	47	4	12	8	0	16	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Messiah Bishop	HB	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	13	52	1	16	1	0	3	18	0	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
14	Skye Mills	HB	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	10	0	7	0	1	2	7	1	9	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
25	Nate Schnier	WR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	27	0	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
84	Alexander Tolbert	WR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	53	0	47	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
5	Jamarcus Simpson III	WR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	5	66	1	22	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
24	Crosby Donahoo	WR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
44	Robbie Legg	TE	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	9	95	0	28	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
8	Jordan Drapal	TE	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	41	0	29	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
18	Preston Legg	K	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	30	4	4
1	Brandon Oliver	CB	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	17	1	17	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		29	44	324	3	1	47	4	32	71	1	40	3	1	29	324	3	171	2	1	1	2	2	30	4	4

#	Defense	Pos	Tck	TFL	Sck	INT	Yds	Lng	PD	FF	FR	KR	Yds	Lng	PR	Yds	Lng
51	Lane Thomas	DE	8	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
96	Jaxon Cobb	DE	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
92	Jacob Hammer	DT	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
54	Jace Dillon	DT	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
45	Colt Lawrence	MLB	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
52	Isaiah Mosley	MLB	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
43	Joe Mac	OLB	4	2	1	1	25	25	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
55	Chase Perkins	OLB	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1	Brandon Oliver	CB	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	28	28	2	21	15
36	Jordan Holt	CB	9	1	0	1	5	5	0	0	0	1	19	19	0	0	0
6	Jayden Strange	CB	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
7	Leo Valdez	CB	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	Benjamin Carter	FS	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Mark McNally	SS	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	5	5
23	Jackson Harrison	SS	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
24	Crosby Donahoo	WR	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
5	Jamarcus Simpson III	WR	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
44	Robbie Legg	TE	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	137	37	0	0	0
	Total		67	9	5	2	30	30	2	1	1	7	184	84	3	26	20

Penn State

#	Offense	Pos	Com	Att	Yds	TD	Int	Lng	Sck	Car	Yds	TD	Lng	20+	BTK	Rec	Yds	TD	Lng	Drop	Pck	FGM	FGA	Lng	XPM	XPA
13	Sean Keohane	QB	35	45	413	3	2	48	5	7	-5	0	12	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
28	Chase McDougal	HB	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	16	128	0	54	1	3	4	23	0	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
27	Demelo Washington	WR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	9	124	2	48	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
18	Boaz Beam	WR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
11	Lincoln Martin	WR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	99	0	45	2	8	0	0	0	0	0
4	Kyle Claxon	WR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	39	0	29	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
86	Laphonso Wick	TE	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	87	0	33	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
40	Curtis Archer	TE	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
81	DeeDee Hyttinen	TE	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	16	1	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
96	Boom Hauer	K	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	3	45	4	4
21	Kirby Sierra	MLB	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	4	1	5	0	0	2	3	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
33	Buster Cox	SS	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	20	0	20	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		35	45	413	3	2	48	5	26	127	1	71	1	5	35	413	3	198	3	8	3	3	45	4	4

#	Defense	Pos	Tck	TFL	Sck	PD	FF	KR	Yds	Lng	PR	Yds	Lng
2	Tyleek Tyree	DE	5	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
51	Brandon Murphy	DE	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
90	Caylee Alaina	DT	5	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
5	Myles Andrews	DT	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
21	Kirby Sierra	MLB	11	5	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
46	Brendan Fowler	MLB	5	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
54	Drew Hardy	MLB	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
23	Mekhi Vazquez	CB	7	2	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1	Corkey Wilder	CB	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
24	JaVonte Hill	CB	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
20	Demetrious Grant III	CB	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	46	16
44	Mackenzie Wilder	FS	11	3	0	0	0	4	101	32	0	0	0
33	Buster Cox	SS	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
31	JM Cook Jr	SS	7	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
27	Demelo Washington	WR	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
40	Curtis Archer	TE	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
13	Sean Keohane	QB	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
18	Boaz Beam	WR	1	0	0	0	0	3	74	32	0	0	0
	Total		64	15	4	5	1	7	175	64	6	46	16

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