Regular Season Week 5: Nittany Lions at Trojans
October 04, 2037 65° Los Angeles Memorial Colesium
Attendance: 45,901 (59%)
PSU has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 13-Roy Sullivan kicks 75 yards from USC 35 to PSU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PSU 25 (15:00) 1-Robert Beacham pass incomplete, dropped by 17-Gary Major . 47-Carl Martinez got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
2-10-PSU 25 (14:57) 1-Robert Beacham pass Pass knocked down by 43-Paul McCullar . incomplete, intended for 10-Luis Fulton .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
3-10-PSU 25 (14:53) 1-Robert Beacham pass complete to 10-Luis Fulton to PSU 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 96-Brian Magana .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-5-PSU 30 (14:13) 5-Scott McElroy punts 51 yards to USC 19. Fair Catch by 88-John Clark .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 19 (14:07) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 45-Merle Donald to USC 21 for 2 yards. Tackle by 45-David Garcia .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-8-USC 21 (13:32) 45-Merle Donald ran to USC 24 for 4 yards. Tackle by 20-Eric Cook .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
3-5-USC 24 (12:58) 5-Charles Perez pass Pass knocked down by 38-Edwin Holmberg . incomplete, intended for 88-John Clark .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
4-5-USC 24 (12:55) 3-Deandre Brown punts 41 yards to PSU 34. 84-James Dailey to USC 49 for 17 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul McCullar .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 49 (12:46) 28-Mark Mahoney ran to USC 40 for 9 yards. Tackle by 47-Carl Martinez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
2-1-USC 40 (12:02) 1-Robert Beacham ran to USC 27 for 13 yards. Tackle by 40-Frank Ellis .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-USC 27 (11:15) 1-Robert Beacham pass complete to 10-Luis Fulton to USC 26 for 2 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul McCullar .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
2-8-USC 26 (10:38) 1-Robert Beacham pass Pass knocked down by 47-Carl Martinez . incomplete, intended for 10-Luis Fulton .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-8-USC 26 (10:33) 1-Robert Beacham sacked at USC 34 for -8 yards ( 57-Douglas Trammell ). Sack allowed by 79-Fred Newsome .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
4-16-USC 34 (9:55) 4-Martin Nishimura 51 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-USC 41 (9:52) 45-Merle Donald ran to USC 42 for 2 yards. Tackle by 69-Gerald Helt .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz
2-8-USC 42 (9:09) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 88-John Clark to PSU 32 for 25 yards. Tackle by 38-Edwin Holmberg . 88-John Clark did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-PSU 32 (8:30) 45-Merle Donald ran to PSU 28 for 4 yards. Tackle by 41-Royce Travers .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-6-PSU 28 (7:46) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 45-Merle Donald to PSU 26 for 2 yards. Tackle by 50-John Paul .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-4-PSU 26 (7:06) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 45-Merle Donald to PSU 24 for 2 yards. Tackle by 39-Robert Bruce . 45-Merle Donald did some fancy footwork there. PENALTY - Offsides (PSU 58-William Sims)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-PSU 21 (7:01) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 89-Fletcher Townsend to PSU 10 for 11 yards. Tackle by 45-David Garcia .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
1-10-PSU 10 (6:25) 5-Charles Perez sacked at PSU 17 for -7 yards ( 69-Gerald Helt ). Sack allowed by 24-James Flory . 24-James Flory was caught flat-footed on this play. PSU 69-Gerald Helt was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-17-PSU 17 (5:37) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 80-Roland Marrs to PSU 15 for 2 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 20-Eric Cook .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
3-15-PSU 15 (5:02) 36-Kelvin Crosby ran to PSU 10 for 5 yards. Tackle by 20-Eric Cook .
Offensive Play: I Formation Big HB Lead Toss Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
4-10-PSU 10 (4:23) 13-Roy Sullivan 29 yard field goal is GOOD. USC 3 PSU 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:20) 13-Roy Sullivan kicks 73 yards from USC 35 to PSU -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PSU 25 (4:20) 1-Robert Beacham pass Pass knocked down by 59-John Livingston . incomplete, intended for 80-Justin Jones .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-10-PSU 25 (4:17) 28-Mark Mahoney ran to PSU 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 40-Frank Ellis .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-5-PSU 30 (3:43) 28-Mark Mahoney ran to PSU 41 for 12 yards. Tackle by 32-Paul Spears .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-PSU 41 (3:02) 44-Benjamin Miller ran to USC 47 for 11 yards. Tackle by 40-Frank Ellis .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-USC 47 (2:20) 1-Robert Beacham sacked at PSU 42 for -11 yards ( 20-Robert Kelley ). Sack allowed by 28-Mark Mahoney . 28-Mark Mahoney was completely beat on that play. USC 75-Craig Morrison was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
2-21-PSU 42 (1:36) 1-Robert Beacham pass complete to 28-Mark Mahoney to PSU 46 for 4 yards. Tackle by 96-Brian Magana . PENALTY - Holding (PSU 71-Darrell Murray)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
2-31-PSU 32 (1:32) 1-Robert Beacham pass complete to 44-Benjamin Miller to PSU 46 for 14 yards. Tackle by 47-Carl Martinez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
3-16-PSU 46 (0:47) 28-Mark Mahoney ran to PSU 49 for 2 yards. Tackle by 96-Brian Magana .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-14-PSU 49 (0:08) 5-Scott McElroy punts 43 yards to USC 8. Fair Catch by 88-John Clark .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 8 (0:01) PENALTY - False Start (USC 89-Fletcher Townsend)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
1-14-USC 4 (0:01) 5-Charles Perez sacked at USC -3 for -7 yards ( 50-John Paul ). Sack allowed by 53-Michael Simmons . SAFETY! ( 50-John Paul ) USC 3 PSU 2
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Weak Blitz
End of first quarter.
(15:00) 13-Roy Sullivan kicks 66 yards from USC 20 to PSU 14. 44-Benjamin Miller to PSU 47 for 34 yards. Tackle by 13-Roy Sullivan .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PSU 47 (14:54) 28-Mark Mahoney ran to PSU 45 for -2 yards. Tackle by 96-Brian Magana . PSU 70-Shawn Crippen was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-12-PSU 45 (14:15) 1-Robert Beacham pass complete to 28-Mark Mahoney to PSU 42 for -3 yards. Tackle by 95-Carlos Santos . PSU 44-Benjamin Miller was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
3-15-PSU 42 (13:40) PENALTY - False Start (PSU 79-Fred Newsome)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-20-PSU 37 (13:40) 1-Robert Beacham pass complete to 80-Justin Jones to PSU 43 for 6 yards. Tackle by 96-Brian Magana . 28-Mark Mahoney was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
4-14-PSU 43 (13:05) 5-Scott McElroy punts 37 yards to USC 20.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 20 (12:55) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 24-James Flory to USC 20 for 1 yards. Tackle by 45-David Garcia .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz
2-9-USC 20 (12:17) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 88-John Clark to USC 29 for 8 yards. Tackle by 20-Eric Cook . Great move by 88-John Clark to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Weak Blitz
3-1-USC 29 (11:41) (Hot Read) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 45-Merle Donald to USC 32 for 4 yards. Tackle by 41-Royce Travers . Pressure by 50-John Paul . USC 50-Ivan Collier was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Blitz
Run Key
1-10-USC 32 (11:02) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 45-Merle Donald to USC 31 for -1 yards. Tackle by 45-David Garcia .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-11-USC 31 (10:26) 5-Charles Perez pass incomplete, intended for 81-Donald Mendoza .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
3-11-USC 31 (10:23) 5-Charles Perez pass INTERCEPTED by 39-Robert Bruce at USC 40. 39-Robert Bruce to USC 39 for 1 yards. Tackle by 81-Donald Mendoza . 39-Robert Bruce got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
1-10-USC 39 (10:19) 1-Robert Beacham pass complete to 28-Mark Mahoney to USC 32 for 6 yards. Tackle by 90-Anthony Swenson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
2-4-USC 32 (9:35) 28-Mark Mahoney ran to USC 30 for 2 yards. Tackle by 47-Carl Martinez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Run Key
3-1-USC 30 (9:02) 28-Mark Mahoney ran to USC 29 for 1 yards. Tackle by 90-Anthony Swenson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
4-1-USC 29 (8:18) 4-Martin Nishimura 46 yard field goal is GOOD. USC 3 PSU 5
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:14) 4-Martin Nishimura kicks 74 yards from PSU 35 to USC -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-USC 25 (8:14) 5-Charles Perez pass Pass knocked down by 52-Lyndon Wilson . incomplete, intended for 81-Eddie Davis .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-10-USC 25 (8:11) 5-Charles Perez pass incomplete, dropped by 89-Fletcher Townsend .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Hail Mary
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-10-USC 25 (8:04) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 46-Dennis Jones to USC 43 for 18 yards. Tackle by 33-David Vandergriff . USC 89-Fletcher Townsend was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-USC 43 (7:25) 5-Charles Perez sacked at USC 35 for -8 yards ( 64-Lonnie Dukes ). Sack allowed by 69-Thomas Kuhn . 69-Thomas Kuhn was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-18-USC 35 (6:45) 45-Merle Donald ran to PSU 50 for 16 yards. Tackle by 41-Royce Travers .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
3-2-PSU 50 (6:01) 46-Dennis Jones ran to PSU 49 for a short gain. Tackle by 58-William Sims .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Run Key
4-2-PSU 49 (5:26) 3-Deandre Brown punts 50 yards to PSU -1.4-2-PSU 49 (5:26) 3-Deandre Brown punts 50 yards to PSU -1. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PSU 20 (5:17) 28-Mark Mahoney ran to PSU 20 for a short gain. Tackle by 75-Craig Morrison .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-10-PSU 20 (4:42) 28-Mark Mahoney ran to PSU 20 for -1 yards. Tackle by 59-John Livingston .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
3-10-PSU 20 (3:59) 28-Mark Mahoney ran to PSU 25 for 5 yards. Tackle by 50-Ivan Collier .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-5-PSU 25 (3:15) 5-Scott McElroy punts 50 yards to USC 25.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 25 (3:05) 5-Charles Perez pass Pass knocked down by 92-Beau Darnell . incomplete, intended for 81-Eddie Davis .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 4 Deep Zone
2-10-USC 25 (3:03) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 81-Eddie Davis to USC 28 for 2 yards. Tackle by 92-Beau Darnell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
3-8-USC 28 (2:18) 5-Charles Perez pass Pass knocked down by 20-Eric Cook . incomplete, intended for 88-John Clark . Pressure by 69-Gerald Helt . PSU 69-Gerald Helt was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
4-8-USC 28 (2:14) 3-Deandre Brown punts 54 yards to PSU 18. 84-James Dailey to PSU 32 for 15 yards. Tackle by 84-Jason Skiba .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PSU 32 (2:05) 28-Mark Mahoney ran to PSU 40 for 8 yards. Tackle by 32-Paul Spears . USC 40-Frank Ellis was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-2-PSU 40 (2:00) 28-Mark Mahoney ran to PSU 44 for 4 yards. Tackle by 32-Paul Spears .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Timeout PSU
1-10-PSU 44 (1:54) 1-Robert Beacham pass complete to 84-James Dailey to USC 50 for 6 yards. Tackle by 59-Miguel Nadeau .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Timeout PSU
2-4-USC 50 (1:49) 1-Robert Beacham pass complete to 17-Gary Major to USC 9 for 41 yards. Tackle by 40-Frank Ellis .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
1-9-USC 9 (1:19) 1-Robert Beacham pass complete to 44-Benjamin Miller to USC 8 for 1 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul McCullar . 88-John Bailey was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
2-8-USC 8 (0:58) 1-Robert Beacham pass complete to 44-Benjamin Miller for 8 yards. TOUCHDOWN! 44-Benjamin Miller did some fancy footwork there. USC 3 PSU 11
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
(0:53) Extra point GOOD by 4-Martin Nishimura . USC 3 PSU 12
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:53) 4-Martin Nishimura kicks 72 yards from PSU 35 to USC -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-USC 25 (0:53) 45-Merle Donald ran to USC 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 93-Carlos Page .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-10-USC 25 (0:11) 45-Merle Donald ran to USC 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 56-Enrique Schmalz .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
End of half.
(15:00) 4-Martin Nishimura kicks 74 yards from PSU 35 to USC -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-USC 25 (15:00) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 81-Eddie Davis to USC 37 for 12 yards. Tackle by 41-Royce Travers . 81-Eddie Davis did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
1-10-USC 37 (14:19) 45-Merle Donald ran to USC 33 for -4 yards. Tackle by 64-Lonnie Dukes .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-14-USC 33 (13:36) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 24-James Flory to USC 37 for 5 yards. Tackle by 38-Edwin Holmberg .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
3-10-USC 37 (13:03) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 81-Eddie Davis to USC 48 for 11 yards. Tackle by 52-Lyndon Wilson .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
1-10-USC 48 (12:20) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 88-John Clark to PSU 42 for 10 yards. Tackle by 45-David Garcia . Pressure by 52-Lyndon Wilson . PENALTY - Holding (USC 72-Ralph Harold)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-20-USC 38 (12:15) 46-Dennis Jones ran to USC 41 for 3 yards. Tackle by 58-William Sims .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz
2-17-USC 41 (11:39) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 45-Merle Donald to USC 43 for 2 yards. Tackle by 50-John Paul . USC 53-Michael Simmons was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. USC 81-Eddie Davis was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PSU 64-Lonnie Dukes was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
3-15-USC 43 (10:57) 5-Charles Perez sacked at USC 34 for -9 yards ( 93-Carlos Page ). Sack allowed by 69-Thomas Kuhn .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Hail Mary
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
4-24-USC 34 (10:18) 3-Deandre Brown punts 45 yards to PSU 21. Fair Catch by 84-James Dailey . PENALTY - Holding (USC 74-Thomas Fowler) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PSU 21 (10:12) 1-Robert Beacham pass complete to 10-Luis Fulton to PSU 27 for 6 yards. Tackle by 59-John Livingston .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
2-4-PSU 27 (9:29) 28-Mark Mahoney ran to PSU 32 for 5 yards. Tackle by 40-Frank Ellis .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-10-PSU 32 (8:47) 28-Mark Mahoney ran to PSU 38 for 6 yards. 28-Mark Mahoney FUMBLES ( 43-Paul McCullar ) recovered by PSU-66-Jeffery Thom as to PSU 40 for 4 yards. Tackle by 40-Frank Ellis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-1-PSU 40 (8:05) 44-Benjamin Miller ran to PSU 49 for 9 yards. Tackle by 32-Paul Spears .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-PSU 49 (7:26) 1-Robert Beacham pass complete to 84-James Dailey to USC 48 for 3 yards. Tackle by 50-Ivan Collier .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-7-USC 48 (6:48) 28-Mark Mahoney ran to USC 37 for 11 yards. Tackle by 50-Ivan Collier . 84-James Dailey was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
1-10-USC 37 (6:12) 1-Robert Beacham pass complete to 80-Justin Jones to USC 33 for 4 yards. Tackle by 96-Brian Magana .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-6-USC 33 (5:32) 1-Robert Beacham pass incomplete, intended for 44-Benjamin Miller .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-6-USC 33 (5:29) 1-Robert Beacham pass complete to 80-Justin Jones to USC 24 for 8 yards. Tackle by 59-John Livingston . PSU 73-Jack Jones was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-USC 24 (4:53) 28-Mark Mahoney ran to USC 22 for 2 yards. Tackle by 96-Brian Magana .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
2-8-USC 22 (4:19) 1-Robert Beacham pass Pass knocked down by 32-Paul Spears . incomplete, intended for 17-Gary Major .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-8-USC 22 (4:16) 28-Mark Mahoney ran to USC 26 for -4 yards. Tackle by 57-Douglas Trammell .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
4-12-USC 26 (3:37) 4-Martin Nishimura 43 yard field goal is GOOD. USC 3 PSU 15
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:34) 4-Martin Nishimura kicks 74 yards from PSU 35 to USC -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-USC 25 (3:34) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 81-Eddie Davis to USC 43 for 18 yards. Tackle by 41-Royce Travers . Great move by 81-Eddie Davis to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
1-10-USC 43 (2:46) 45-Merle Donald ran to USC 45 for 2 yards. Tackle by 58-William Sims .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Run Key
2-8-USC 45 (2:14) 5-Charles Perez pass incomplete, intended for 81-Donald Mendoza . PENALTY - Pass Interference (PSU 39-Robert Bruce)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
1-10-PSU 47 (2:11) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 81-Donald Mendoza to PSU 43 for 4 yards. Tackle by 39-Robert Bruce . Great move by 81-Donald Mendoza to get free of his coverage. PENALTY - Pass Interference (PSU 33-David Vandergriff)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-PSU 41 (2:08) 45-Merle Donald ran to PSU 38 for 3 yards. Tackle by 20-Eric Cook .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
2-7-PSU 38 (1:23) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 45-Merle Donald to PSU 34 for 4 yards. Tackle by 38-Edwin Holmberg . Pressure by 93-Carlos Page .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-3-PSU 34 (0:45) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 89-Fletcher Townsend to PSU 29 for 5 yards. Tackle by 39-Robert Bruce .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-PSU 29 (0:02) 5-Charles Perez pass incomplete, dropped by 88-John Clark .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
2-10-PSU 29 (15:00) 46-Dennis Jones ran to PSU 19 for 10 yards. Tackle by 41-Royce Travers .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
3-1-PSU 19 (14:17) 45-Merle Donald ran to PSU 19 for 1 yards. Tackle by 56-Enrique Schmalz . PSU 38-Edwin Holmberg was injured on the play. PSU 56-Enrique Schmalz was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-10-PSU 19 (13:37) 45-Merle Donald ran to PSU 18 for 1 yards. Tackle by 41-Royce Travers .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-9-PSU 18 (13:03) 45-Merle Donald ran to PSU 17 for 1 yards. Tackle by 93-Carlos Page .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
3-8-PSU 17 (12:27) 5-Charles Perez pass incomplete, dropped by 45-Merle Donald .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
4-8-PSU 17 (12:24) 13-Roy Sullivan 35 yard field goal is GOOD. USC 6 PSU 15
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(12:21) 13-Roy Sullivan kicks 75 yards from USC 35 to PSU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PSU 25 (12:21) 28-Mark Mahoney ran to PSU 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 32-Paul Spears .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-9-PSU 26 (11:44) 1-Robert Beacham pass incomplete, intended for 28-Mark Mahoney . Pressure by 57-Douglas Trammell . 59-John Livingston got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
3-9-PSU 26 (11:39) 1-Robert Beacham pass complete to 10-Luis Fulton to PSU 28 for 2 yards. Tackle by 50-Ivan Collier .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
4-7-PSU 28 (11:03) 5-Scott McElroy punts 46 yards to USC 26. Fair Catch by 88-John Clark .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 26 (10:56) 5-Charles Perez pass Pass knocked down by 52-Lyndon Wilson . incomplete, intended for 81-Donald Mendoza .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
2-10-USC 26 (10:53) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 81-Eddie Davis to USC 43 for 16 yards. Tackle by 39-Robert Bruce .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
1-10-USC 43 (10:06) 46-Dennis Jones ran to PSU 48 for 10 yards. 46-Dennis Jones FUMBLES ( 20-Eric Cook ) recovered by PSU-20-Eric Co ok to USC 49 for 3 yards. 20-Eric Cook FUMBLES ( 69-Thomas Kuhn ) recovered by PSU-52-Lyndon Wils on at USC 48. Tackle by 69-Thomas Kuhn .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 4 Deep Zone
1-10-USC 48 (10:00) 28-Mark Mahoney ran to USC 41 for 7 yards. 28-Mark Mahoney FUMBLES ( 40-Frank Ellis ) recovered by USC-32-Paul Spea rs at USC 41. Tackle by 17-Gary Major .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
1-10-USC 41 (9:55) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 45-Merle Donald to USC 43 for 1 yards. Tackle by 41-Royce Travers .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-9-USC 43 (9:20) 5-Charles Perez pass Pass knocked down by 50-John Paul . incomplete, intended for 81-Donald Mendoza .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-9-USC 43 (9:16) 46-Dennis Jones ran to USC 42 for -1 yards. Tackle by 58-William Sims .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
4-10-USC 42 (8:40) 3-Deandre Brown punts 55 yards to PSU 3.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PSU 3 (8:32) 28-Mark Mahoney ran to PSU 3 for a short loss. Tackle by 20-Robert Kelley .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-10-PSU 3 (7:49) 28-Mark Mahoney ran to PSU 12 for 9 yards. Tackle by 32-Paul Spears .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-2-PSU 12 (7:08) 44-Benjamin Miller ran to PSU 12 for a short gain. Tackle by 95-Carlos Santos .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-1-PSU 12 (6:22) 5-Scott McElroy punts 47 yards to USC 41. Fair Catch by 88-John Clark .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 41 (6:15) 5-Charles Perez pass Pass knocked down by 38-Edwin Holmberg . incomplete, intended for 81-Eddie Davis .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-10-USC 41 (6:12) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 81-Donald Mendoza to USC 46 for 5 yards. Tackle by 39-Robert Bruce . USC 24-James Flory was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-5-USC 46 (5:35) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 45-Merle Donald to PSU 45 for 9 yards. Tackle by 41-Royce Travers .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-PSU 45 (5:11) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 81-Eddie Davis to PSU 35 for 10 yards. Tackle by 52-Lyndon Wilson .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Pass Key
1-10-PSU 35 (4:50) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 36-Kelvin Crosby to PSU 34 for 1 yards. Tackle by 50-John Paul . PSU 56-Enrique Schmalz was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 4 Deep Zone
Pass Key
2-9-PSU 34 (4:24) PENALTY - False Start (USC 69-Thomas Kuhn)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-14-PSU 39 (4:24) 5-Charles Perez pass Pass knocked down by 38-Edwin Holmberg . incomplete, intended for 80-Roland Marrs .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-14-PSU 39 (4:20) 5-Charles Perez pass incomplete, dropped by 88-John Clark .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Pass Key
4-14-PSU 39 (4:17) 3-Deandre Brown punts 37 yards to PSU 2.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PSU 2 (4:07) 28-Mark Mahoney ran to PSU 6 for 4 yards. Tackle by 40-Frank Ellis .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-6-PSU 6 (3:26) 28-Mark Mahoney ran to PSU 1 for -4 yards. Tackle by 57-Douglas Trammell .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
3-11-PSU 1 (2:52) 28-Mark Mahoney ran to PSU 2 for a short gain. Tackle by 59-John Livingston .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
4-10-PSU 2 (2:17) 5-Scott McElroy punts 47 yards to PSU 49. Fair Catch by 88-John Clark .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PSU 49 (2:12) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 81-Donald Mendoza to PSU 43 for 6 yards. Tackle by 52-Lyndon Wilson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-4-PSU 43 (2:00) 5-Charles Perez pass incomplete, dropped by 84-Jason Skiba .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-4-PSU 43 (1:57) 5-Charles Perez sacked at USC 47 for -9 yards ( 69-Gerald Helt ). Sack allowed by 72-Ralph Harold . USC 5-Charles Perez was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Hail Mary
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-14-USC 47 (1:34) 3-Deandre Brown punts 38 yards to PSU 15.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PSU 15 (1:24) 28-Mark Mahoney ran to PSU 18 for 4 yards. Tackle by 47-Carl Martinez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Run Key
Timeout USC
2-6-PSU 18 (1:21) 44-Benjamin Miller ran to PSU 19 for 1 yards. Tackle by 75-Craig Morrison .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
Timeout USC
3-5-PSU 19 (1:17) 28-Mark Mahoney ran to PSU 24 for 5 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul McCullar .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
Timeout USC
4-1-PSU 24 (1:12) 5-Scott McElroy punts 47 yards to USC 29. Fair Catch by 88-John Clark .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-USC 29 (1:06) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 45-Merle Donald to USC 28 for -1 yards. Tackle by 39-Robert Bruce . USC 45-Merle Donald was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
2-11-USC 28 (0:47) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 81-Eddie Davis to USC 30 for 2 yards. Tackle by 38-Edwin Holmberg . 81-Eddie Davis breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-9-USC 30 (0:21) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 88-John Clark to PSU 43 for 27 yards.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
1-10-PSU 43 (0:15) 5-Charles Perez pass complete to 81-Eddie Davis to PSU 30 for 13 yards. Tackle by 92-Beau Darnell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.