
USC Trojans at Stanford Cardinal 
Saturday, September 17th 2016 (8:00 PM EDT)
Stanford -6.5 (48.5) (0) Open: 0.0
Stanford 27 - USC: 10 (Pac-12)
Trojans (10 - 3) (8 - 4 - 1)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 36 - 23 (27 - 29 on Road)
'16 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 36 - 23 (27 - 29 on Road)
'16 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
STAN coming off BYE
Our Line: -1 (SP+ USC -7)
Projected Score: USC: 30 - STAN: 24 (54)
STAN Win prob: 68% | Cover: 48%
USC Travel: 321 miles
Our Line: -1 (SP+ USC -7)
Projected Score: USC: 30 - STAN: 24 (54)
STAN Win prob: 68% | Cover: 48%
USC Travel: 321 miles
Cardinal (10 - 3) (6 - 7 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 19 - 29 (25 - 26 @ Home)
'16 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 19 - 29 (25 - 26 @ Home)
'16 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
| USC's 2016 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 9/3 | USC vs Alabama | +9.0 | 51.5 | L 6 - 52 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/10 | USC vs Utah State | -14.0 | 54.5 | W 45 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/17 | USC at Stanford | +6.5 | 48.5 | L 10 - 27 | U | N | |
| Fri 9/23 | USC at Utah | +2.0 | 44.5 | L 27 - 31 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/1 | USC vs Arizona State | -8.0 | 63.5 | W 41 - 20 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/8 | USC vs Colorado | -4.0 | 62.5 | W 21 - 17 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/15 | USC at Arizona | -7.0 | 65.0 | W 48 - 14 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Thu 10/27 | USC vs California | -14.5 | 73.0 | W 45 - 24 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/5 | USC vs Oregon | -14.0 | 76.5 | W 45 - 20 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/12 | USC at Washington | +10.0 | 59.5 | W 26 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/19 | USC at UCLA | -10.5 | 53.0 | W 36 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/26 | USC vs Notre Dame | -17.0 | 59.5 | W 45 - 27 | O | Y | |
| Mon 1/2 | USC vs Penn State | -6.5 | 60.0 | W 52 - 49 | O | N | |
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Predictions for USC's Schedule
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
| Stanford's 2016 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 9/2 | Stanford vs Kansas State | -16.5 | 49.0 | W 26 - 13 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/17 | Stanford vs USC | -6.5 | 48.5 | W 27 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/24 | Stanford at UCLA | -2.5 | 47.0 | W 22 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Fri 9/30 | Stanford at Washington | +3.5 | 46.5 | L 6 - 44 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/8 | Stanford vs Washington State | -12.5 | 56.5 | L 16 - 42 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/15 | Stanford at Notre Dame | +3.5 | 53.0 | W 17 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/22 | Stanford vs Colorado | -3.5 | 50.0 | L 5 - 10 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/29 | Stanford at Arizona | +3.0 | 49.5 | W 34 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/5 | Stanford vs Oregon State | -16.5 | 42.5 | W 26 - 15 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/12 | Stanford at Oregon | -1.0 | 57.5 | W 52 - 27 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/19 | Stanford at California | -11.0 | 60.5 | W 45 - 31 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/26 | Stanford vs Rice | -33.0 | 50.5 | W 41 - 17 | O | N | |
| Fri 12/30 | Stanford vs North Carolina | -2.5 | 55.0 | W 25 - 23 | U | N | |
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Predictions for Stanford's Schedule
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Important Stats (2015)
Overall Stats 2015
Additional Stats 2015
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC | .23 | 46% | 35.8 | 47% | 2.89 | 168 | 44% | 270 | 4.05 | .12 | 44% | 23 | 43% | 43% | 3.44 | 68.6 | 0.9 | 1.6 |
| STAN | .32 | 52% | 18.8 | 52% | 3.31 | 224 | 51% | 212 | 4.38 | .17 | 44% | 29.2 | 41% | 43% | 3.39 | 46.3 | 0.9 | 1 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| STAN | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Overall Stats 2015
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC Offense | 14 | 35.8 | 27.4 | 45.9% | 4.05 | 0.9 | 22 | 438 | 168 | 270 | 4.5 | 48% | 51% | 47% | 44% | 2% | .23 |
| STAN Defense | 14 | 29.2 | 26 | 43.7% | 3.39 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 46% | 51% | 41% | 43% | 3% | .17 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC Defense | 14 | 23 | 28.8 | 44.1% | 3.44 | 1.6 | - | - | - | - | - | 50% | 47% | 43% | 43% | 1% | .12 |
| STAN Offense | 14 | 18.8 | 25.2 | 52.4% | 4.38 | 0.9 | 22 | 436 | 224 | 212 | 5.1 | 61% | 37% | 52% | 51% | 2% | .32 |
Additional Stats 2015
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC | 14 | 29:13 | 22 | 39% | 65% | 7.4 | 68.6 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 28 |
| Stanford | 14 | 34:48 | 22.1 | 50% | 81% | 5.6 | 46.3 | 0.9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 32.1 |
Run Game Stats (2016)
Pass Game Stats (2016)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC Offense | 14 | 48% | 47% | 37.6 | 168.2 | 4.5 | 26 | .16 | 2.89 | 68% | 0% | 1.03 |
| STAN Defense | 14 | 46% | 41% | - | - | - | - | .09 | 2.87 | 69% | 0% | 0.97 |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC Defense | 14 | 50% | 43% | - | - | - | - | .03 | 2.87 | 68% | 0% | 0.84 |
| STAN Offense | 14 | 61% | 52% | 43.6 | 223.7 | 5.1 | 33 | .23 | 3.31 | 77% | 0% | 0.94 |
Pass Game Stats (2016)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC Offense | 14 | 51% | 44% | 22.1 | 33.1 | 269.7 | 8.2 | 12.2 | 30 | 7 | .32 | 1.5 | 30% | 32% | .33 | 2% | 2 |
| STAN Defense | 14 | 51% | 43% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | .28 | 1.5 | 31% | 37% | .33 | 3% | 1.7 |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC Defense | 14 | 47% | 43% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 14 | .24 | 1.6 | 31% | 37% | .33 | 1% | 1.7 |
| STAN Offense | 14 | 37% | 51% | 15.2 | 22.7 | 211.8 | 9.3 | 13.9 | 30 | 8 | .5 | 1.7 | 26% | 39% | .47 | 2% | 1.8 |
USC's Power Ratings
USC's Power Rating: NR
USC's Offense Rating: NR
USC's Defense Rating: NR
2016 Talent Rating: #2
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
USC's 2016 Expected Record: -
USC's 2016 Overall SP+ Rating: 23.6 #8
USC's Offense SP+ Rating: 39.2 #19
USC's Defense SP+ Rating: 17.1 #9
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
USC's Power Rating: NR
USC's Offense Rating: NR
USC's Defense Rating: NR
2016 Talent Rating: #2
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
USC's 2016 Expected Record: -
USC's 2016 Overall SP+ Rating: 23.6 #8
USC's Offense SP+ Rating: 39.2 #19
USC's Defense SP+ Rating: 17.1 #9
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
USC: Stanford: 10.7
SP+ Ratings Matchup
USC: 23.6 Stanford: 16.4
USC: Stanford: 10.7
SP+ Ratings Matchup
USC: 23.6 Stanford: 16.4
Stanford's Power Ratings
Stanford's Power Rating: 10.7 NR
Stanford's Offense Rating: NR
Stanford's Defense Rating: NR
2016 Talent Rating: #17
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Stanford's 2016 Expected Record: -
Stanford's 2016 Overall SP+ Rating: 16.4 #13
Stanford's Offense SP+ Rating: 31.2 #53
Stanford's Defense SP+ Rating: 17.5 #12
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Stanford's Power Rating: 10.7 NR
Stanford's Offense Rating: NR
Stanford's Defense Rating: NR
2016 Talent Rating: #17
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Stanford's 2016 Expected Record: -
Stanford's 2016 Overall SP+ Rating: 16.4 #13
Stanford's Offense SP+ Rating: 31.2 #53
Stanford's Defense SP+ Rating: 17.5 #12
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
USC Scoring
Offense: 35.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 27.4
Defense: 23 PPG
Defense on Road: 28.8
USC's 2016 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 1
Over/Under Record: 4 - 9
Record on Road: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 4 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Offense: 35.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 27.4
Defense: 23 PPG
Defense on Road: 28.8
USC's 2016 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 1
Over/Under Record: 4 - 9
Record on Road: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 4 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Projected Score
USC 30
Stanford 24
Projected Total Points: 54
USC 30
Stanford 24
Projected Total Points: 54
Stanford Scoring
Offense: 18.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 25.2
Defense: 29.2 PPG
Defense at Home: 26
Stanford's 2016 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 6 - 7 - 0
Over/Under Record: 5 - 8
Record at home: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 5 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 4 - 5 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 5 - 0
Offense: 18.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 25.2
Defense: 29.2 PPG
Defense at Home: 26
Stanford's 2016 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 6 - 7 - 0
Over/Under Record: 5 - 8
Record at home: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 5 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 4 - 5 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 5 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 09/09 | USC | 56 | Stanford | 10 | USC -28.5 | USC | 70.5 | Under |
| 2022 | 09/10 | Stanford | 28 | USC | 41 | USC -9.5 | USC | 66.5 | Over |
| 2021 | 09/11 | USC | 28 | Stanford | 42 | USC -17 | Stanford | 53.0 | Over |
| 2019 | 09/07 | USC | 45 | Stanford | 20 | USC -3 | USC | 43.0 | Over |
| 2018 | 09/08 | Stanford | 17 | USC | 3 | Stanford -4.5 | Stanford | 54.5 | Under |
| 2017 | 12/01 | USC | 31 | Stanford | 28 | USC -3.5 | Stanford | 58.5 | Over |
| 2017 | 09/09 | USC | 42 | Stanford | 24 | USC -4 | USC | 54.5 | Over |
| 2016 | 09/17 | Stanford | 27 | USC | 10 | Stanford -6.5 | Stanford | 48.5 | Under |
| 2015 | 09/19 | USC | 31 | Stanford | 41 | USC -8 | Stanford | 51.0 | Over |
| 2015 | 12/05 | Stanford | 41 | USC | 22 | Stanford -4 | Stanford | 59.0 | Over |
| 2014 | 09/06 | Stanford | 10 | USC | 13 | Stanford -4 | USC | 0 | |
| 2013 | 11/16 | USC | 20 | Stanford | 17 | Stanford -3 | USC | 0 | |
| 2012 | 09/15 | Stanford | 21 | USC | 14 | ||||
| 2011 | 10/29 | USC | 48 | Stanford | 56 | ||||
| 2010 | 10/09 | Stanford | 37 | USC | 35 | ||||
| 2009 | 11/14 | USC | 21 | Stanford | 55 | ||||
| 2008 | 11/15 | Stanford | 23 | USC | 45 | ||||
| 2007 | 10/06 | USC | 23 | Stanford | 24 | ||||
| 2006 | 11/04 | Stanford | 0 | USC | 42 | ||||
| 2005 | 11/05 | USC | 51 | Stanford | 21 | ||||
| 2004 | 09/25 | Stanford | 28 | USC | 31 | ||||
| 2003 | 10/11 | USC | 44 | Stanford | 21 | ||||
| 2002 | 11/09 | Stanford | 17 | USC | 49 | ||||
| 2001 | 09/29 | USC | 16 | Stanford | 21 | ||||
| 2000 | 10/20 | Stanford | 32 | USC | 30 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford | 12 | 6 | 7 Overs |
| USC | 13 | 6 | 3 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 13 - 12 | 7 - 5 | 6 - 4 | 1 - 1 |
| Road Teams | 12 - 13 | 5 - 7 | 1 - 1 | 4 - 6 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | USC | STAN |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | #8 | #13 |
| Perf GradeGrade | NR | NR |
| OffenseOff | NR | NR |
| DefenseDef | NR | NR |
| Spec TeamsST | NR | NR |
| TalentTal | #2 | #17 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | NR | NR |
| USC Off | STAN Def | |
|---|---|---|
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | NR | NR |
| SuccessSuc | NR | NR |
| ExplosiveExp | NR | NR |
| PPAPPA | NR | NR |
| PowerPwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | #19 | #12 |
| Pts POPPO | NR | NR |
| HavocHav | NR | NR |
| USC Off | STAN Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Run GameRun | NR | NR |
| Run SuccessRSuc | NR | NR |
| Run ExplRExp | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR | Run BlockR Blk | NR | - |
| OL YdsOLY | NR | NR |
| Stuff RateStuff | NR | NR |
| TackleTak | - | NR |
| USC Off | STAN Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Pass GamePass | NR | NR |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | NR | NR |
| Pass ExplPExl | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | NR | NR |
| F7 HavocF7 | NR | NR |
| DB HavocDB | NR | NR |
| CategoryCat | STAN Off | USC Def |
|---|---|---|
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | NR | NR |
| SuccessSuc | NR | NR |
| ExplosiveExp | NR | NR |
| PPAPPA | NR | NR |
| PowerPwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | #53 | #9 |
| Pts POPPO | NR | NR |
| HavocHav | NR | NR |
| STAN Off | USC Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Run GameRun | NR | NR |
| Run SuccessRSuc | NR | NR |
| Run ExplRExp | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR | Run BlockR Blk | NR | - |
| OL YdsOLY | NR | NR |
| Stuff RateStuff | NR | NR |
| TackleTak | - | NR |
| CategoryCat | STAN Off | USC Def |
|---|---|---|
| Pass GamePass | NR | NR |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | NR | NR |
| Pass ExplPExl | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | NR | NR |
| F7 HavocF7 | NR | NR |
| DB HavocDB | NR | NR |
Program Comparison
STAN 5 Year Profile: Improving Poor G5
'16 Profile: Down to CFP Hopefuls
USC 5 Year Profile: Improving Poor G5
'16 Profile: Down to Title Contenders
STAN 5 Year Profile: Improving Poor G5
'16 Profile: Down to CFP Hopefuls
USC 5 Year Profile: Improving Poor G5
'16 Profile: Down to Title Contenders
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Stanford -6.5 (48.5)
Stanford won vs USC this year (27-10)
Previous Matchups
USC beat Stanford in 2023 (56-10)
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