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September 24, 2034 70° Los Angeles Memorial Colesium
Attendance: 53,450 (69%)
MSU has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 14-Kevin Simpson kicks 74 yards from USC 35 to MSU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MSU 25 (15:00) 18-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 21-William Fletcher . incomplete, intended for 82-Michael Young . USC 64-David Edmonds was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-10-MSU 25 (14:57) 44-Harold Ro ran to MSU 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 50-Steven Clay . PENALTY - Offsides (USC 21-William Fletcher)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-5-MSU 30 (14:54) 44-Harold Ro ran to MSU 37 for 7 yards. Tackle by 29-John Duchene .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-MSU 37 (14:12) 44-Harold Ro ran to MSU 37 for a short gain. Tackle by 50-Steven Clay .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
2-10-MSU 37 (13:35) 18-David Varela pass complete to 15-Paul Murray to MSU 42 for 5 yards. Tackle by 50-Steven Clay .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-5-MSU 42 (12:52) 30-Jeff Goodman ran to MSU 46 for 4 yards. Tackle by 91-Richard Orr . 48-Casey Woo totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-1-MSU 46 (12:10) 14-Scott McElroy punts 51 yards to USC 4.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 4 (12:01) 45-Merle Donald ran to USC 5 for 1 yards. Tackle by 59-Mark Cochran .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-9-USC 5 (11:25) 45-Merle Donald ran to USC 15 for 11 yards. Tackle by 29-Jeffrey Thompson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-USC 15 (10:43) 45-Merle Donald ran to USC 16 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-Walter Carter .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-9-USC 16 (10:08) 45-Merle Donald ran to USC 32 for 15 yards. Tackle by 29-Jeffrey Thompson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 CB1 CB2 Blitz
1-10-USC 32 (9:33) 46-Dennis Jones ran to USC 43 for 11 yards. Tackle by 29-Jeffrey Thompson . PENALTY - Holding (USC 67-William Martin)
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-20-USC 22 (9:29) 19-Norman Huff pass complete to 45-Merle Donald to USC 27 for 5 yards. Tackle by 59-Mark Cochran .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-15-USC 27 (8:44) 19-Norman Huff pass complete to 81-Eddie Davis to USC 34 for 7 yards. Tackle by 61-David Gorman . Great move by 81-Eddie Davis to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz
Pass Key
3-8-USC 34 (8:02) 19-Norman Huff pass complete to 27-Mark Scurry to USC 37 for 3 yards. Tackle by 90-Winston Roberts .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
4-5-USC 37 (7:22) 3-Deandre Brown punts 48 yards to MSU 15.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MSU 15 (7:13) 44-Harold Ro ran to MSU 17 for 2 yards. Tackle by 31-Daniel Hartley .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-8-MSU 17 (6:34) 44-Harold Ro ran to MSU 31 for 14 yards. Tackle by 37-Carlos Russell . PENALTY - Holding (MSU 48-Ivan McDonald)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
2-8-MSU 17 (6:31) 18-David Varela pass complete to 82-Michael Young to MSU 20 for 3 yards. Tackle by 21-William Fletcher .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
3-5-MSU 20 (5:52) 44-Harold Ro ran to MSU 24 for 4 yards. Tackle by 25-Dave Baron .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Weak Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
4-1-MSU 24 (5:16) 14-Scott McElroy punts 52 yards to USC 24. Fair Catch by 33-Cody Wyatt .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 24 (5:09) 45-Merle Donald ran to USC 24 for a short loss. Tackle by 98-Ed Gober .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-10-USC 24 (4:24) 45-Merle Donald ran to USC 25 for 1 yards. Tackle by 54-Jason Barton .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
3-9-USC 25 (3:50) 45-Merle Donald ran to USC 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 61-David Gorman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
4-6-USC 28 (3:06) 3-Deandre Brown punts 43 yards to MSU 29. Fair Catch by 33-David Walker .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MSU 29 (3:00) 44-Harold Ro ran to MSU 31 for 3 yards. Tackle by 25-Dave Baron .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-7-MSU 31 (2:20) 44-Harold Ro ran to MSU 38 for 7 yards. Tackle by 56-Randy Wozniak . MSU 58-Carroll Young was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Weak Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
3-1-MSU 38 (1:37) 44-Harold Ro ran to MSU 47 for 9 yards. Tackle by 25-Dave Baron .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Weak Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Run Key
1-10-MSU 47 (1:02) 30-Jeff Goodman ran to USC 47 for 6 yards. Tackle by 29-John Duchene .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-4-USC 47 (0:20) 30-Jeff Goodman ran to USC 45 for 2 yards. Tackle by 31-Daniel Hartley . USC 50-Steven Clay was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
End of first quarter.
3-2-USC 45 (15:00) 44-Harold Ro ran to USC 46 for -2 yards. 44-Harold Ro FUMBLES ( 56-Randy Wozniak ) recovered by USC-31-Daniel Hartl ey to USC 48 for 2 yards. Tackle by 63-Brian Wylie .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
1-10-USC 48 (14:56) 45-Merle Donald ran to MSU 45 for 8 yards. Tackle by 40-Justin Scott .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under
2-2-MSU 45 (14:18) 45-Merle Donald ran to MSU 34 for 10 yards. Tackle by 29-Jeffrey Thompson .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
1-10-MSU 34 (13:39) 19-Norman Huff pass complete to 86-Richard Wolford to MSU 22 for 12 yards. Tackle by 20-Robert Taylor . PENALTY - Offsides (MSU 59-Mark Cochran) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-MSU 22 (13:35) 45-Merle Donald ran to MSU 13 for 9 yards. Tackle by 98-Ed Gober . MSU 69-Jeff Smith was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-1-MSU 13 (12:50) 46-Dennis Jones ran to MSU 14 for a short loss. Tackle by 61-David Gorman . USC 62-Richard Miller was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
3-1-MSU 14 (12:18) 45-Merle Donald ran to MSU 9 for 5 yards. Tackle by 59-Mark Cochran .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
1-9-MSU 9 (11:40) 46-Dennis Jones ran to MSU 0 for 9 yards. Tackle by 98-Ed Gober .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-1-MSU 0 (10:55) (Hot Read) 19-Norman Huff pass complete to 46-Dennis Jones for 0 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Pressure by 98-Ed Gober . USC 68-Martin Bronson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. USC 6 MSU 0
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
(10:52) Extra point GOOD by 14-Kevin Simpson . USC 7 MSU 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:52) 14-Kevin Simpson kicks 71 yards from USC 35 to MSU -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MSU 25 (10:52) 44-Harold Ro ran to MSU 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 56-Randy Wozniak .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-9-MSU 26 (10:11) 44-Harold Ro ran to MSU 28 for 2 yards. 44-Harold Ro FUMBLES ( 64-David Edmonds ) recovered by USC-64-David Edmon ds at MSU 28. Tackle by 44-Harold Ro .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
1-10-MSU 28 (10:06) PENALTY - False Start (USC 81-Eddie Davis)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
1-15-MSU 33 (10:06) 45-Merle Donald ran to MSU 32 for 2 yards. Tackle by 59-Mark Cochran .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-13-MSU 32 (9:23) 45-Merle Donald ran to MSU 36 for -5 yards. Tackle by 69-Jeff Smith .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under
3-18-MSU 36 (8:41) 19-Norman Huff sacked at MSU 43 for -7 yards ( 61-David Gorman ). Sack allowed by 53-Michael Simmons .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double WR2
4-24-MSU 43 (8:06) 14-Kevin Simpson 61 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Short)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-MSU 50 (8:02) 44-Harold Ro ran to MSU 49 for -1 yards. Tackle by 70-Patrick Bryant .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-11-MSU 49 (7:20) 44-Harold Ro ran to USC 49 for 2 yards. Tackle by 50-Steven Clay .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-9-USC 49 (6:40) 18-David Varela ran to USC 41 for 8 yards. Tackle by 50-Steven Clay .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-1-USC 41 (5:53) 16-Christopher Mason 59 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Short)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-USC 48 (5:49) 45-Merle Donald ran to MSU 42 for 11 yards. Tackle by 29-Jeffrey Thompson .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-MSU 42 (5:03) 19-Norman Huff pass complete to 46-Dennis Jones to MSU 41 for 1 yards. Tackle by 20-Robert Taylor .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
2-9-MSU 41 (4:20) 45-Merle Donald ran to MSU 40 for 1 yards. Tackle by 61-David Gorman . MSU 69-Jeff Smith was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep Zone
3-8-MSU 40 (3:38) 45-Merle Donald ran to MSU 27 for 13 yards. Tackle by 21-Harley Fair . MSU 40-Justin Scott was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-MSU 27 (2:57) 19-Norman Huff pass complete to 27-Mark Scurry to MSU 22 for 5 yards. Tackle by 98-Ed Gober . MSU 70-Jay Joyce was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep Zone
2-5-MSU 22 (2:15) 19-Norman Huff pass complete to 46-Dennis Jones to MSU 21 for 1 yards. Tackle by 59-Mark Cochran .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-4-MSU 21 (2:00) 45-Merle Donald ran to MSU 16 for 5 yards. Tackle by 21-Harley Fair .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
1-10-MSU 16 (1:26) 19-Norman Huff pass complete to 87-John Lively for 16 yards. TOUCHDOWN! USC 13 MSU 0
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
(1:22) Extra point GOOD by 14-Kevin Simpson . USC 53-Michael Simmons was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. USC 14 MSU 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:22) 14-Kevin Simpson kicks 75 yards from USC 35 to MSU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MSU 25 (1:22) 44-Harold Ro ran to MSU 26 for 1 yards. 44-Harold Ro FUMBLES ( 70-Patrick Bryant ) recovered by USC-70-Patrick Brya nt at MSU 26. Tackle by 48-Ivan McDonald .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
1-10-MSU 26 (1:19) 19-Norman Huff pass complete to 45-Merle Donald to MSU 21 for 5 yards. Tackle by 54-Jason Barton .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Timeout USC
2-5-MSU 21 (1:14) 19-Norman Huff pass INTERCEPTED by 44-Skip Dunn at MSU 11. 44-Skip Dunn to MSU 11 for -0 yards. Tackle by 86-Richard Wolford .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-MSU 11 (1:09) 44-Harold Ro ran to MSU 16 for 4 yards. Tackle by 56-Randy Wozniak .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-6-MSU 16 (0:25) 30-Jeff Goodman ran to MSU 16 for a short gain. Tackle by 50-Steven Clay . 33-David Walker totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
End of half.
(15:00) 16-Christopher Mason kicks 75 yards from MSU 35 to USC -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-USC 25 (15:00) 45-Merle Donald ran to USC 34 for 9 yards. Tackle by 54-Jason Barton .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
2-1-USC 34 (14:25) 46-Dennis Jones ran to USC 32 for -2 yards. Tackle by 40-Justin Scott .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-3-USC 32 (13:47) 46-Dennis Jones ran to USC 38 for 6 yards. Tackle by 61-David Gorman .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 CB1 CB2 Blitz
Run Key
1-10-USC 38 (13:14) 45-Merle Donald ran to USC 39 for 1 yards. 45-Merle Donald FUMBLES ( 61-David Gorman ) recovered by USC-68-Martin Brons on at USC 42. Tackle by 44-Skip Dunn . USC 67-William Martin was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
2-6-USC 42 (12:33) 19-Norman Huff pass complete to 27-Mark Scurry to USC 43 for 1 yards. Tackle by 20-Robert Taylor .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
3-5-USC 43 (11:47) 45-Merle Donald ran to USC 45 for 2 yards. Tackle by 20-Robert Taylor .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 CB1 CB2 Blitz
Run Key
4-3-USC 45 (11:01) 3-Deandre Brown punts 45 yards to MSU 9.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MSU 9 (10:55) 44-Harold Ro ran to MSU 9 for a short loss. Tackle by 25-Dave Baron .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-10-MSU 9 (10:20) 18-David Varela pass complete to 82-Michael Young to MSU 16 for 8 yards. Tackle by 21-William Fletcher .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-3-MSU 16 (9:35) 48-Ivan McDonald ran to MSU 16 for a short loss. Tackle by 29-John Duchene .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
4-3-MSU 16 (9:00) 14-Scott McElroy punts 49 yards to USC 35. Fair Catch by 33-Cody Wyatt .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 35 (8:54) 45-Merle Donald ran to USC 33 for -1 yards. Tackle by 62-Martin McCann . USC 81-Eddie Davis was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-11-USC 33 (8:11) 19-Norman Huff pass complete to 89-Jason Skiba to USC 41 for 8 yards. Tackle by 59-Mark Cochran .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-4-USC 41 (7:27) 45-Merle Donald ran to USC 42 for 1 yards. Tackle by 61-David Gorman . MSU 61-David Gorman was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
4-3-USC 42 (6:45) 3-Deandre Brown punts 42 yards to MSU 16. 33-David Walker to MSU 26 for 11 yards. Tackle by 53-Michael Simmons .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MSU 26 (6:35) 44-Harold Ro ran to MSU 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 37-Carlos Russell .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Weak Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
2-9-MSU 26 (5:54) 18-David Varela pass complete to 44-Harold Ro to MSU 30 for 4 yards. Tackle by 56-Randy Wozniak .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-5-MSU 30 (5:21) 18-David Varela pass complete to 48-Ivan McDonald to MSU 44 for 14 yards. Tackle by 37-Carlos Russell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
1-10-MSU 44 (4:41) 30-Jeff Goodman ran to MSU 45 for 1 yards. Tackle by 60-Gabriel Jude .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-9-MSU 45 (3:59) 18-David Varela pass complete to 48-Ivan McDonald to MSU 46 for 2 yards. Tackle by 21-William Fletcher . 48-Ivan McDonald made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
3-7-MSU 46 (3:25) 30-Jeff Goodman ran to MSU 47 for 1 yards. Tackle by 76-James Miles .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Run Key
4-7-MSU 47 (2:43) 14-Scott McElroy punts 59 yards to USC -6.4-7-MSU 47 (2:43) 14-Scott McElroy punts 59 yards to USC -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 20 (2:35) 19-Norman Huff pass complete to 81-Eddie Davis to USC 27 for 7 yards. Tackle by 44-Skip Dunn . 81-Eddie Davis made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-3-USC 27 (1:54) 19-Norman Huff pass complete to 87-John Lively to MSU 45 for 29 yards. Tackle by 40-Justin Scott .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under
1-10-MSU 45 (1:14) 46-Dennis Jones ran to MSU 39 for 6 yards. Tackle by 44-Skip Dunn .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
2-4-MSU 39 (0:33) 46-Dennis Jones ran to MSU 41 for -2 yards. Tackle by 69-Jeff Smith .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
End of third quarter.
3-6-MSU 41 (15:00) 45-Merle Donald ran to MSU 45 for -5 yards. Tackle by 69-Jeff Smith .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
4-11-MSU 45 (14:17) 3-Deandre Brown punts 39 yards to MSU 7.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MSU 7 (14:09) 44-Harold Ro ran to MSU 7 for a short loss. Tackle by 91-Richard Orr .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-10-MSU 7 (13:30) 44-Harold Ro ran to MSU 12 for 5 yards. Tackle by 49-Skipper Hall .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Run Key
3-5-MSU 12 (12:52) 30-Jeff Goodman ran to MSU 13 for 1 yards. Tackle by 76-James Miles . USC 21-William Fletcher was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Run Key
4-4-MSU 13 (12:13) 14-Scott McElroy punts 46 yards to USC 41. Fair Catch by 33-Cody Wyatt .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 41 (12:07) 19-Norman Huff pass incomplete, intended for 87-John Lively .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under
2-10-USC 41 (12:03) 46-Dennis Jones ran to USC 41 for 1 yards. Tackle by 70-Jay Joyce . 62-Richard Miller missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Run Key
3-9-USC 41 (11:22) 19-Norman Huff pass complete to 87-John Lively to USC 44 for 3 yards. Tackle by 44-Skip Dunn .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-7-USC 44 (10:44) 3-Deandre Brown punts 57 yards to MSU -1.4-7-USC 44 (10:44) 3-Deandre Brown punts 57 yards to MSU -1. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MSU 20 (10:36) 18-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 49-Skipper Hall . incomplete, intended for 82-Michael Young .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-10-MSU 20 (10:34) PENALTY - False Start (MSU 19-Scott Hargis)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-15-MSU 15 (10:34) 18-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 21-William Fletcher . incomplete, intended for 82-Michael Young . Pressure by 56-Randy Wozniak .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
3-15-MSU 15 (10:28) 18-David Varela pass complete to 82-Joseph Blanton to MSU 29 for 14 yards. Tackle by 49-Skipper Hall . 82-Joseph Blanton did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
4-1-MSU 29 (9:44) 14-Scott McElroy punts 44 yards to USC 27. 33-Cody Wyatt to USC 40 for 14 yards.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 40 (9:34) 19-Norman Huff pass complete to 86-Richard Wolford to MSU 45 for 15 yards. Tackle by 44-Skip Dunn .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-MSU 45 (8:57) 46-Dennis Jones ran to MSU 47 for -2 yards. Tackle by 95-Walter Carter .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-12-MSU 47 (8:13) 46-Dennis Jones ran to MSU 47 for -1 yards. Tackle by 61-David Gorman .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
3-12-MSU 47 (7:38) 45-Merle Donald ran to MSU 42 for 6 yards. Tackle by 98-Ed Gober .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
4-7-MSU 42 (6:52) 14-Kevin Simpson 60 yard field goal is GOOD. USC 17 MSU 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:48) 14-Kevin Simpson kicks 75 yards from USC 35 to MSU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MSU 25 (6:48) 18-David Varela pass complete to 15-Paul Murray to USC 40 for 35 yards.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-USC 40 (6:22) 18-David Varela pass complete to 30-Jeff Goodman to USC 40 for a short loss. Tackle by 49-Skipper Hall .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
2-10-USC 40 (5:57) 18-David Varela pass complete to 30-Jeff Goodman to USC 40 for 1 yards. Tackle by 29-John Duchene .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-9-USC 40 (5:35) 18-David Varela pass complete to 87-George Hastings to USC 33 for 7 yards. Tackle by 91-Garland Cabrera .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
4-3-USC 33 (5:15) 16-Christopher Mason 51 yard field goal is GOOD. USC 17 MSU 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:12) Onside kick by 16-Christopher Mason from MSU 35 recovered by MSU-89-Lee Re id at MSU 48. Tackle by 45-Merle Donald . USC 45-Merle Donald was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Onside Kick
Defensive Play: Onside Kick Return
1-10-MSU 48 (5:12) 18-David Varela pass complete to 30-Jeff Goodman to USC 46 for 7 yards. Tackle by 25-Dave Baron .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-3-USC 46 (4:51) 18-David Varela pass complete to 15-Paul Murray to USC 34 for 11 yards. Tackle by 31-Daniel Hartley .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
1-10-USC 34 (4:26) 18-David Varela pass incomplete, dropped by 82-Michael Young . Pressure by 64-David Edmonds .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
2-10-USC 34 (4:22) 18-David Varela pass complete to 89-Lee Reid to USC 33 for 1 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 31-Daniel Hartley .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-9-USC 33 (4:19) 18-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 49-Skipper Hall . incomplete, intended for 82-Michael Young .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
4-9-USC 33 (4:16) 18-David Varela pass complete to 82-Michael Young to USC 28 for 5 yards. Tackle by 29-John Duchene . Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-USC 28 (4:10) 45-Merle Donald ran to USC 29 for 1 yards. 45-Merle Donald FUMBLES ( 90-Winston Roberts ) recovered by MSU-69-Jeff Smi th to USC 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 68-Martin Bronson . MSU 54-Jason Barton was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
1-10-USC 27 (4:06) 18-David Varela pass complete to 48-Ivan McDonald to USC 23 for 4 yards. Tackle by 64-David Edmonds .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-6-USC 23 (3:47) 18-David Varela pass complete to 87-George Hastings to USC 13 for 10 yards. Tackle by 56-Randy Wozniak .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
1-10-USC 13 (3:26) PENALTY - False Start (MSU 68-Gaylord Morton)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
1-15-USC 18 (3:26) 18-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 56-Randy Wozniak . incomplete, intended for 30-Jeff Goodman .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
2-15-USC 18 (3:23) 18-David Varela pass complete to 82-Joseph Blanton to USC 13 for 5 yards. Tackle by 49-Skipper Hall . 82-Joseph Blanton breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
3-10-USC 13 (3:03) 18-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 21-William Fletcher . incomplete, intended for 82-Michael Young .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
4-10-USC 13 (2:59) 18-David Varela pass incomplete, dropped by 48-Casey Woo . Pressure by 64-David Edmonds . Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
1-10-USC 13 (2:56) 45-Merle Donald ran to USC 11 for -1 yards. Tackle by 62-Martin McCann . USC 45-Merle Donald was injured on the play. PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (MSU 62-Martin McCann)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
1-10-USC 26 (2:54) PENALTY - False Start (USC 27-Mark Scurry)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
1-15-USC 21 (2:54) 46-Dennis Jones ran to USC 23 for 1 yards. Tackle by 69-Jeff Smith .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Run Key
2-14-USC 23 (2:13) 27-Mark Scurry ran to USC 21 for -1 yards. Tackle by 90-Winston Roberts .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal FB Trap Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-15-USC 21 (2:00) 46-Dennis Jones ran to USC 23 for 2 yards. Tackle by 98-Ed Gober .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
Timeout MSU
4-13-USC 23 (1:55) 3-Deandre Brown punts 49 yards to MSU 28. 33-David Walker FUMBLES recovered by MSU-33-David Walk er to MSU 36 for 9 yards. Tackle by 68-Martin Bronson . MSU 78-Isaiah Jefferson was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MSU 36 (1:45) 18-David Varela pass complete to 82-Michael Young to MSU 45 for 9 yards. Tackle by 21-William Fletcher .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
Timeout MSU
2-1-MSU 45 (1:39) 18-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 31-Daniel Hartley . incomplete, intended for 87-George Hastings . Pressure by 64-David Edmonds .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-1-MSU 45 (1:36) 18-David Varela pass complete to 44-Harold Ro to MSU 49 for 4 yards. Tackle by 21-William Fletcher .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
Timeout MSU
1-10-MSU 49 (1:31) 18-David Varela pass complete to 87-George Hastings to USC 39 for 13 yards. Tackle by 29-John Duchene .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-10-USC 39 (1:09) 18-David Varela ran to USC 15 for 24 yards. Tackle by 31-Daniel Hartley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-USC 15 (0:40) 18-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 31-Daniel Hartley . incomplete, intended for 15-Paul Murray . 31-Daniel Hartley got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-10-USC 15 (0:36) PENALTY - False Start (MSU 89-Lee Reid)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-15-USC 20 (0:36) 18-David Varela sacked at USC 29 for -10 yards ( 70-Patrick Bryant ). Sack allowed by 65-Heriberto Gomez . 65-Heriberto Gomez was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Weak Blitz
Pass Key
3-25-USC 29 (0:17) 18-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 29-John Duchene . incomplete, intended for 82-Michael Young .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-25-USC 29 (0:13) 18-David Varela pass Pass knocked down by 25-Dave Baron . incomplete, intended for 30-Jeff Goodman . Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-USC 29 (0:10) 19-Norman Huff kneeled down to USC 29 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
End of fourth quarter.