FINAL SCORE
Northwestern
5-4 (3-3)
17
USC
7-2 (5-1)
38


November 07, 2025 • L.A. Coliseum (Los Angeles, California)




FINAL STATISTICS

Game Summary
Northwestern vs. USC (Final)
11/7/2025 at Los Angeles, California
Northwestern (5-4; 3-3) vs. USC (7-2; 5-1)
Date: 11/7/2025 • Site: Los Angeles, California • Stadium: L.A. Coliseum
Kickoff time: 06:05 PM PST • End of Game: 09:23 PM PST • Total elapsed time: 03:17
Attendance: 67179
Temperature: 67 • Wind: 2 southWest • Weather: clear
Scoring Summary
Score by Quarters1234Total
Northwestern773017
USC71471038

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st07:46USC - M.Lemon 7 yd TD PASS from J.Maiava (PAT KICK by R.Sayeri GOOD) , 16-82 7:10-7
1st00:45NU - G.Wilde 4 yd TD PASS from P.Stone (PAT KICK by J.Olsen GOOD) , 13-75 7:017-7
2nd11:27USC - J.Maiava 6 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by R.Sayeri GOOD) , 9-58 4:127-14
2nd07:26NU - C.Komolafe 2 yd TD RUSH , 7-75 4:0113-14
2nd01:24USC - K.Miller 12 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by R.Sayeri GOOD) , 3-80 1:2314-21
3rd07:56USC - J.Lane 10 yd TD PASS from J.Maiava (PAT KICK by R.Sayeri GOOD) , 8-91 4:1214-28
3rd00:17NU - J.Olsen 33 yd FG , 12-60 7:3917-28
4th11:14USC - M.Lemon 4 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by R.Sayeri GOOD) , 7-75 4:0317-35
4th04:40USC - R.Sayeri 22 yd FG , 8-49 4:3917-38
Officials
Referee: Mark Kluczynski
Umpire: Brad Hudak
Head Linesman: Matthew Griebel
Line judge: Jim Wharrie
Field judge: Gaylon Williams
Back judge: Justin Staehr
Side judge: Lamont Simpson
Center judge: Thomas Riepenhoff

Team Statistics
Northwestern vs. USC (Final)
11/7/2025 at Los Angeles, California

NUUSC
FIRST DOWNS1325
Rushing88
Passing415
Penalty12
NET YARDS RUSHING130173
Rushing Attempts2530
Average Per Rush5.25.8
Rushing Touchdowns13
Yards Gained Rushing145187
Yards Lost Rushing1514
NET YARDS PASSING150309
Completions-Attempts-Int20-30-025-34-1
Average Per Attempt59.1
Average Per Completion7.512.4
Passing Touchdowns12
TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS280482
Total Offensive plays5564
Average Gain Per Play5.17.5
Fumbles: Number-Lost2-20-0
Penalties: Number-Yards2-264-30
PUNTS-YARDS4-1812-64
Average Yards Per Punt45.332.0
Net Yards Per Punt44.032.0
Inside 2010
50+ Yards10
Touchbacks00
Fair catch31
KICKOFFS-YARDS4-2207-453
Average Yards Per Kickoff5564.7
Net Yards Per Kickoff43.360.7
Touchbacks05
Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD0-0-01-5-0
Average Per Return05
Kickoff returns: Number-Yards-TD2-47-02-28-0
Average Per Return23.514
Interceptions: Number-Yards-TD1--75-00-0-0
Fumble Returns: Number-Yards0-02-99
Miscellaneous Yards00
Possession Time27:2432:36
1st Quarter7:017:59
2nd Quarter6:308:30
3rd Quarter10:314:29
4th Quarter3:2211:38
Third-Down Conversions4 of 126 of 11
Fourth-Down Conversions1 of 22 of 2
Red Zone Scores-Chances3 of 36 of 6
Touchdowns25
Field Goals1 of 11 of 1
Sacks By: Number-Yards1-92-15
Tackles For Loss: Number-Yards2.0-135.0-43
Forced Three-And-Outs13
Total TDs25
Defensive TDs00
Special Teams TDs00
PAT Kicks2-25-5
Field Goals1-11-1
Points off turnovers07

Individual Statistics
Northwestern vs. USC (Final)
11/7/2025 at Los Angeles, California

Northwestern USC

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
C.Komolafe1711801181376.9
R.Preckel525025085
L.Albright1202022
P.Stone2015-1500-7.5
Totals25145151301375.2
RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
K.Miller1513141271558.5
H.Dalton III3190190126.3
J.Maiava4199101112.5
B.Jackson5808051.6
R.Wormley1606066
M.Lemon1404144
TEAM101-100-1
Totals30187141733555.8
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
P.Stone20-30-01501322
Totals20-30-01501322
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
J.Maiava24-33-12992521
S.Huard1-1-0100100
Totals25-34-13092521
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgtYAC
C.Komolafe540018547
D.Wagner42608627
G.Wilde423116712
R.Ahumaraeze23803246
H.Eligon II21801321
H.Welcing220635
L.Albright130311
TEAM000000
Totals201501322899
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgtYAC
M.Lemon111611521578
J.Lane77411473
L.McRee352042719
K.Miller230229
T.Hines11001021
W.Lyons190910
Totals2530925234110
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
L.Akers418145.35110
Totals418145.35110
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
S.Johnson26432.04100
Totals26432.04100
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
C.Farrell00024726000
N.Story0000001-750
Totals000247261-750
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
J.Zamora15511111000
R.Quintanar00011717000
Totals15522817000
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
J.Olsen3rd00:1733GOOD
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
R.Sayeri4th04:4022GOOD
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
N.Dugandzic42205500
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
R.Sayeri745364.750
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
C.Komolafe11840000158
C.Farrell00470047
R.Ahumaraeze03800038
D.Wagner02600026
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
M.Lemon4161000165
K.Miller1273000130
J.Lane07400074
L.McRee05200052
FumblesNo.Lost
PRECKEL,R11
STORY,N11
Totals22
FumblesNo.Lost

Northwestern Quarterback Progression
Northwestern vs. USC (Final)
11/7/2025 at Los Angeles, California


Stone, Preston
20 - 3067%150 yds1TD0INT119.7RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-162nd and 8 on NU27 (Q1 07:40) D.Wagner
+2-261st and 10 on NU35 (Q1 06:27) D.Wagner2
+3-391st and 10 on USC45 (Q1 05:19) C.Komolafe3
3-42nd and 5 on USC26 (Q1 03:19)
+4-5181st3rd and 5 on USC26 (Q1 02:36) C.Komolafe
+5-64TD3rd and 4 on USC4 (Q1 01:26) G.Wilde2
+6-781st and 10 on NU25 (Q2 11:27) D.Wagner3
+7-851st and 10 on NU42 (Q2 10:42) H.Eligon II4
+8-961st and 10 on USC45 (Q2 09:41) D.Wagner5
8-101st and 10 on NU21 (Q2 05:16) R.Ahumaraeze
+9-1163rd and 7 on NU24 (Q2 05:07) C.Komolafe
9-122nd and 6 on NU31 (Q2 01:12) D.Wagner
9-133rd and 6 on NU31 (Q2 01:10) G.Wilde-2
+10-1481st and 10 on NU36 (Q2 00:18) C.Komolafe
+11-15-12nd and 2 on NU44 (Q2 00:09) C.Komolafe2
+12-1631st and 10 on NU25 (Q3 15:00) G.Wilde3
+13-1701st and 10 on NU49 (Q3 14:13) G.Wilde4
13-182nd and 10 on NU49 (Q3 13:53) G.Wilde
+14-19-41st and 10 on NU42 (Q3 07:00) H.Welcing
+15-20132nd and 14 on NU38 (Q3 06:48) H.Eligon II2
+16-2131st and 10 on USC47 (Q3 04:43) L.Albright3
+17-22321st3rd and 7 on USC44 (Q3 02:52) R.Ahumaraeze4
17-231st and 10 on USC12 (Q3 02:39) H.Welcing
+18-24161st1st and 10 on NU22 (Q4 11:08) G.Wilde
+19-2561st2nd and 6 on NU42 (Q4 10:24) H.Welcing2
19-262nd and 5 on USC47 (Q4 09:50) D.Wagner
19-273rd and 5 on USC47 (Q4 09:28) -2
19-284th and 5 on USC47 (Q4 09:25) R.Ahumaraeze-3
+20-2961st and 10 on NU25 (Q4 04:40) R.Ahumaraeze
20-303rd and 14 on NU21 (Q4 04:03) G.Wilde

Sacked 2 times for 15 yards lost
LostContext
-53rd and 8 on USC10 (Q3 01:49)
-102nd and 4 on NU31 (Q4 04:32)



USC Quarterback Progression
Northwestern vs. USC (Final)
11/7/2025 at Los Angeles, California


Maiava, Jayden
24 - 3373%299 yds2TD1INT162.8RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-151st and 10 on USC18 (Q1 14:56) L.McRee
+2-222nd and 5 on USC23 (Q1 14:46) K.Miller2
+3-3191st3rd and 3 on USC25 (Q1 14:11) M.Lemon3
+4-452nd and 9 on USC45 (Q1 13:23) L.McRee4
+5-591st3rd and 4 on USC50 (Q1 12:45) W.Lyons5
5-61st and 10 on NU41 (Q1 12:16) M.Lemon
+6-781st and 10 on NU29 (Q1 11:54) J.Lane
6-82nd and 2 on NU21 (Q1 11:16) L.McRee
+7-9111st2nd and 10 on NU18 (Q1 09:18) J.Lane
+8-1001st and 7 on NU7 (Q1 08:46) M.Lemon2
+9-117TD2nd and 7 on NU7 (Q1 08:19) M.Lemon3
9-122nd and 6 on USC46 (Q1 00:31) L.McRee
+10-13241st1st and 10 on NU44 (Q2 13:58) M.Lemon
+11-1412nd and 7 on NU7 (Q2 12:45) K.Miller2
+12-15421st1st and 10 on USC25 (Q2 07:26) L.McRee3
+13-1631st and 10 on NU33 (Q2 07:16) M.Lemon4
13-172nd and 12 on NU35 (Q2 06:20) M.Lemon
13-181st2nd and 7 on USC24 (Q2 03:25) L.McRee-2
+14-19131st1st and 10 on NU25 (Q2 02:00) J.Lane
14-201st and 10 on USC23 (Q2 00:57) T.Hines
+15-2152nd and 10 on USC23 (Q2 00:51) J.Lane
15-223rd and 5 on USC28 (Q2 00:45) M.Lemon
+16-23141st1st and 10 on USC9 (Q3 12:08) M.Lemon
+17-24521st1st and 10 on USC23 (Q3 12:01) M.Lemon2
17-251st and 10 on NU25 (Q3 11:28) M.Lemon
+18-26131st3rd and 10 on NU25 (Q3 10:55) J.Lane
+19-2710TD3rd and 8 on NU10 (Q3 08:01) J.Lane2
+20-28111st1st and 10 on USC25 (Q3 00:17) M.Lemon3
+21-29141st2nd and 14 on USC32 (Q4 14:53) J.Lane4
+22-30191st1st and 10 on NU41 (Q4 13:29) M.Lemon5
+23-3131st and 10 on NU22 (Q4 12:42) M.Lemon6
+24-3292nd and 10 on NU29 (Q4 07:40) M.Lemon7
24-333rd and 3 on NU3 (Q4 05:32) L.McRee

Sacked 1 time for 9 yards lost
LostContext
-93rd and 12 on NU35 (Q2 06:15)




Huard, Sam
1 - 1100%10 yds0TD0INT184RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-1101st4th and 6 on USC46 (Q2 14:54) T.Hines

Sacked 0 times for 0 yards lost
LostContext




Defensive Statistics
Northwestern vs. USC (Final)
11/7/2025 at Los Angeles, California
#NorthwesternSoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
37M.Uihlein83110.0-01.0-4-----
6R.Fitzgerald6280.0-00.0-0-----
33B.Brus6170.0-00.0-0---1-
18G.Wallace5160.0-00.0-0-----
9B.Turner3140.0-00.0-0-----
1C.Bastone2130.0-00.0-0-----
2F.Davis II3030.0-00.0-0-----
13J.Fussell2130.0-00.0-0-----
91A.Hubbard1120.0-00.0-0-----
95N.Story2021.0-91.0-9--1--75--
7O.Adeyi1010.0-00.0-0---1-
8D.Tatum1010.0-00.0-0-----
42N.Glover1010.0-00.0-0-----
44C.Campbell1010.0-00.0-0-----
47M.Kilbane0110.0-00.0-0-----
Totals4212541-92.0-1300-01--7520

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

#USCSoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
7K.Ramsey5160.0-00.0-0----1
22B.Conley4260.0-01.0-4---1-
97J.Abasiri5051.0-51.0-51----
18E.Gentry1340.0-00.0-0----1
19B.Fitzgerald3140.0-00.0-0---1-
25M.Williams3140.0-00.0-0-----
1K.Crawford1230.0-00.0-0-----
17D.Nicholson3030.0-00.0-0---2-
23D.Stephens II2130.0-00.0-0-----
24C.Pierce2130.0-00.0-0---1-
4J.Stewart2021.0-101.0-10-----
10B.Shelby1120.0-01.0-1-----
6A.Lucas1010.0-00.0-0-1-0---
8D.Thompkins1010.0-00.0-0-----
9K.Silver1010.0-00.0-0-----
14J.Maiava1010.0-01.0-231----
14T.Robinson0110.0-00.0-0-----
26E.Newby1010.0-00.0-0-----
92C.Jones1010.0-00.0-0-----
TMTEAM0000.0-00.0-0-1-99---
Totals3814522-155.0-4322-990-052

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

Participation Report
Northwestern vs. USC (Final)
11/7/2025 at Los Angeles, California

Starters
Northwestern

Pos##OFFENSE
RB5C.Komolafe
QB8P.Stone
WR17G.Wilde
OL60E.Beerntsen
OL62E.Oratokhai
OL65J.Carsello
OL72C.Tiernan
OL75M.Lewis
WR80H.Eligon II
TE83B.Van Buren
TE84H.Welcing
Pos##DEFENSE
DL1C.Bastone
CB2F.Davis II
DL4A.Saka
DB6R.Fitzgerald
DB9B.Turner
DB13J.Fussell
DL15B.Flakes
DB18G.Wallace
LB33B.Brus
LB37M.Uihlein
DL91A.Hubbard
USC

Pos##OFFENSE
WR6M.Lemon
WR8J.Lane
QB14J.Maiava
WR16T.Hines
RB30K.Miller
OL50J.Reed
OL72E.Paige
OL73T.Raymond
OL74J.Tauanuu
OL77A.Noa
TE87L.McRee
Pos##DEFENSE
DE6A.Lucas
S7K.Ramsey
DT8D.Thompkins
DT9K.Silver
DE10B.Shelby
CB17D.Nicholson
LB18E.Gentry
S19B.Fitzgerald
LB23D.Stephens II
CB25M.Williams
DT97J.Abasiri
Substitutions
Northwestern:
0 A.Jones; 3 F.Covey IV; 7 O.Adeyi; 8 D.Tatum; 10 R.Ahumaraeze; 11 L.Akers; 18 C.Magee; 19 D.Wagner; 20 C.Farrell; 25 M.Dorsey Jr.; 29 J.Stevens Jr.; 34 P.Roth; 35 S.Martin; 41 R.Preckel; 42 N.Glover; 44 C.Campbell; 45 J.Sadowsky V; 47 M.Kilbane; 64 A.Birsa; 73 D.McGuire; 74 N.Herzog; 82 J.Olsen; 85 P.Schaller; 86 L.Albright; 92 N.Dugandzic; 94 M.Jackson; 95 N.Story;
USC:
1 K.Crawford; 4 J.Stewart; 14 T.Robinson; 15 J.Richardson; 19 D.Jordan; 21 B.Jackson; 22 B.Conley; 22 C.Simms; 24 C.Tabaracci; 24 C.Pierce; 25 H.Dalton III; 26 E.Newby; 27 R.Wormley; 29 G.Madden; 30 M.Gallegos; 31 J.Walker; 35 W.Matthews; 38 I.Rubin; 39 G.Pomerantz; 41 K.Reddick; 44 J.Zamora; 44 M.Tagoa'i; 48 R.Sayeri; 51 R.Quintanar; 54 A.Tuitele; 57 R.Marchetti; 59 M.Banuelos; 60 K.Miller; 67 K.O'Connor; 68 H.Treter; 75 R.Bulabalavu; 79 E.Vaikona; 80 S.Huard; 80 S.Johnson; 85 W.Lyons; 92 C.Jones; 94 K.Pepe; 95 J.Ramos;
Did Not Play
Northwestern:
2 Boe, Ryan; 4 Porter, Cam; 6 Himon II, Joseph; 11 Valeri, Seth; 12 Smith, Evan; 12 Romain, Marcus; 14 Karlaftis, Yannis; 14 Enongene, Dube; 15 Winton, Sean; 16 Lewis, J.J.; 16 Saxe, Brennan; 21 Walters, Damon; 22 Curry-Hicks, Terrion; 23 Shivers, Cole; 24 Reeder, Dashun; 26 Kunickis III, Albert; 26 Lewis, Jalen; 27 Oyola, Jack; 27 Anderson, Daniel; 28 Oke, Timi; 31 Williams Jr., Tito; 32 Smith, Matthew; 35 Crane, Tate; 36 Johnson, Ronny; 38 Veldman, Josh; 39 Florentine, Jack; 40 Reynolds II, Jason; 43 LaPorte, Noah; 46 Creager, Lincoln; 48 Kielmeyer, Tyler; 49 Reardon, Liam; 50 Chandler, Talan; 51 Crutchley, Miles; 52 Hagarty, Richie; 53 Jumpp, Tanner; 54 Gant, Tyler; 55 Roberts, Dylan; 56 Mayne, Mason; 57 Wright, Hayden; 58 Campbell, Nathaniel; 59 Trautmann, Jack; 61 Keeler, Matt; 63 Gray, Xavior; 67 Borcherding, Jace; 69 Bailey, Jack; 71 Rahouski, Dennis; 76 O'Connell, Michael; 77 Cotton, Idrys; 78 Boyd, Trey; 81 Petrucci, Chris; 82 Blueitt, Braden; 87 Grove, Carson; 88 Lines, Alex; 89 Russell, Cam; 92 Green, Mason; 93 O'Rourke, Caden; 94 Helms, Henry; 96 Hayes, Jonah; 97 Strong, Braxton; 98 Lauter, Landon; 99 Regovich, Troy;
USC:
0 Jarrett, Jamaal; 0 Williams, Zacharyus; 1 Sanders, Eli; 2 Harvey, DJ; 2 Jordan, Waymond; 4 Longstreet, Husan; 9 Fair, Jay; 15 Beavers Jr., Anthony; 16 Brown, Prophet; 17 Strachan, Prince; 18 Olsen, Joey; 21 Johnson, Chasen; 26 Gebbia, Dylan; 27 Graham, Alex; 28 Roy, Gage; 28 Urlacher, Kennedy; 31 Pepper, Hank; 34 Longstreet, Kevin; 35 Johnson, James; 36 Sanchez, Rey; 36 Miller, Steve; 37 Castro, Trestin; 40 Sehra, Shawn; 40 Moore, Seneca; 41 McKelvey, Cian; 42 Sermons, RJ; 45 Chittenden, Caden; 45 Shepherd, Brandon; 46 Nerhus, Corey; 46 De Fina, Nick; 47 McDonough, Devin; 47 Shin, Isaac; 49 Melton, Fisher; 53 Brown, Luke; 58 Amos, Kash; 61 Susnjar, Jack; 62 Leonard, Travis; 65 Taomi, Erwin; 70 Dunn, Aaron; 71 Payne, Alex; 78 Saina, Makai; 81 Sermons, Cameron; 82 Zamora, Seth; 83 Jung, Brady; 84 Ison, Romero; 86 Das, Asante; 88 Tupou, Taniela; 88 Boucard, Floyd; 89 Fasse, Collin; 90 Cordova, Gus; 91 Cho, Brendan; 91 Wascher, Willi; 93 Weisberg, William; 98 Jacobsen, Cash;

Drive Chart (By Team)
Northwestern vs. USC (Final)
11/7/2025 at Los Angeles, California

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
NU1stNU2507:46KOUSC000:45 *TD13 - 757:01
NU2ndNU2511:27KOUSC007:26 *TD7 - 754:01
NU2ndNU2105:16PUNTNU3003:32PUNT3 - 91:44
NU2ndNU2701:19KONU3100:57PUNT3 - 40:22
NU2ndNU3600:18PUNTNU5000:00FUMB3 - 140:18
NU3rdNU2515:00FUMBUSC4412:08PUNT5 - 312:52
NU3rdNU2507:56KOUSC1500:17 *FG12 - 607:39
NU4thNU2211:08KOUSC4709:19DOWNS7 - 311:49
NU4thNU2504:40KONU2103:13PUNT3 - -41:27

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
Northwestern1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession7:016:3010:313:2213:3113:5327:24
3rd down conversions3-30-31-40-23-61-64-12
4th down conversions0-00-01-10-10-01-21-2

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
USC1stUSC1814:56KONU007:46 *TD16 - 827:10
USC1stUSC4200:39KONU011:27 *TD9 - 584:12
USC2ndUSC2507:26KONU4405:16PUNT4 - 312:10
USC2ndUSC2103:32PUNTUSC102:47FUMB2 - -200:45
USC2ndUSC2002:47FUMBNU001:24 *TD3 - 801:23
USC2ndUSC2300:57PUNTUSC2800:18PUNT3 - 50:39
USC3rdUSC912:08PUNTNU007:56 *TD8 - 914:12
USC3rdUSC2500:17KONU011:14 *TD7 - 754:03
USC4thUSC4809:19DOWNSNU304:40 *FG8 - 494:39
USC4thUSC3303:13PUNTNU430:00HALF5 - 243:13

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
USC1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession7:598:304:2911:3816:2916:0732:36
3rd down conversions2-31-42-21-23-73-46-11
4th down conversions1-11-10-00-02-20-02-2

Drive Chart (By Quarter)
Northwestern vs. USC (Final)
11/7/2025 at Los Angeles, California

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
USC1stUSC1814:56KONU007:46*TD16 - 827:10
NU1stNU2507:46KOUSC000:45*TD13 - 757:01
USC1stUSC4200:39KONU011:27*TD9 - 584:12
NU2ndNU2511:27KOUSC007:26*TD7 - 754:01
USC2ndUSC2507:26KONU4405:16PUNT4 - 312:10
NU2ndNU2105:16PUNTNU3003:32PUNT3 - 91:44
USC2ndUSC2103:32PUNTUSC102:47FUMB2 - -200:45
USC2ndUSC2002:47FUMBNU001:24*TD3 - 801:23
NU2ndNU2701:19KONU3100:57PUNT3 - 40:22
USC2ndUSC2300:57PUNTUSC2800:18PUNT3 - 50:39
NU2ndNU3600:18PUNTNU5000:00FUMB3 - 140:18
NU3rdNU2515:00FUMBUSC4412:08PUNT5 - 312:52
USC3rdUSC912:08PUNTNU007:56*TD8 - 914:12
NU3rdNU2507:56KOUSC1500:17*FG12 - 607:39
USC3rdUSC2500:17KONU011:14*TD7 - 754:03
NU4thNU2211:08KOUSC4709:19DOWNS7 - 311:49
USC4thUSC4809:19DOWNSNU304:40*FG8 - 494:39
NU4thNU2504:40KONU2103:13PUNT3 - -41:27
USC4thUSC3303:13PUNTNU430:00HALF5 - 243:13

Play-by-Play Summary (1st quarter)
Northwestern vs. USC (Final)
11/7/2025 at Los Angeles, California

-Start of 1st quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
Northwestern won the toss and has deferred to the second half. USC will receive and NU will defend the east goal.
DUGANDZIC, Nikola kickoff 58 yards from the NU35 to the USC7, ZAMORA, Josiah returned 11 yards to the USC18 (GLOVER, Nigel), clock 15:00.
USC drive start at 14:56
1-10USC18(14:56) [SG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass short to the right complete for 5 yards to MCREE, Lake to the USC23 (WALLACE, Garner), clock 14:46. [14:46]
2-5USC23(14:25) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass to the left complete for 2 yards to MILLER, King caught at the USC16 and advanced to the USC25 (BRUS, Braydon), clock 14:11. [14:11]
3-3USC25(13:51) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass short to the right complete for 19 yards to LEMON, Makai caught at the USC26 and advanced to the USC44 (FITZGERALD, Robert), 1ST DOWN, clock 13:44. [13:44]P
1-10USC44(13:29) [NHSG] MILLER, King rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the USC45 (BASTONE, Carmine), clock 13:23. [13:23]
NU BASTONE, Carmine injured on the play.
2-9USC45(13:03) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass short to the left complete for 5 yards to MCREE, Lake to the USC50 (BRUS, Braydon), clock 12:45. [12:45]
3-4USC50(12:27) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass up the middle complete for 9 yards to LYONS, Walker to the NU41 (DAVIS II, Fred), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:16. [12:16]P
1-10NU41(12:05) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass up the middle incomplete intended for LEMON, Makai, clock 12:00. [12:00]
2-10NU41(12:00) [NHSG] MILLER, King rush up the middle for a gain of 12 yards to the NU29 (UIHLEIN, Mac;FITZGERALD, Robert), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:54. [11:54]R
1-10NU29(11:25) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass to the left complete for 8 yards to LANE, Ja'Kobi to the NU21 (BRUS, Braydon), clock 11:16. [11:16]
2-2NU21(10:51) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass short up the middle incomplete intended for MCREE, Lake thrown to the NU18, clock 10:48. [10:48]
3-2NU21(10:48) [NHSG] MILLER, King rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the NU20 (UIHLEIN, Mac), clock 10:40. [10:40]
4-1NU20(10:04) [NH] QB Keeper MAIAVA, Jayden rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the NU18 (UIHLEIN, Mac), 1ST DOWN, clock 10:00. [10:00]R
1-10NU18(09:22) [NHSG] JACKSON, Bryan rush up the middle for no gain to the NU18 (BASTONE, Carmine;HUBBARD, Aidan), clock 09:18. [09:18]
2-10NU18(08:51) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass to the left complete for 11 yards to LANE, Ja'Kobi caught at the NU8 and advanced to the NU7 (TURNER, Braden), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:46. [08:46]P
1-7NU7(08:28) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass to the right complete for 0 yards to LEMON, Makai to the NU7 (BRUS, Braydon), clock 08:19. [08:19]
2-7NU7(07:51) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass short to the left complete for 7 yards to LEMON, Makai caught at the NU4 and advanced to the NU0, TOUCHDOWN USC, clock 07:46 (Scoring play confirmed). [07:46]
0-0NU3SAYERI, Ryon PAT kick attempt is good.
Northwestern 0, USC 7
Drive Summary: 16 plays, 82 yards, 7:10
SAYERI, Ryon kickoff 65 yards from the USC35 to the NU0, Touchback , clock 07:46.
NU drive start at 07:46
1-10NU25(07:46) [SG] KOMOLAFE, Caleb rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the NU27 (ABASIRI, Jide), clock 07:40. [07:40]
2-8NU27(07:07) [NHSG] STONE, Preston pass up the middle complete for 6 yards to WAGNER, Drew to the NU33 (RAMSEY, Kamari), clock 06:57. [06:57]
3-2NU33(06:31) [SG] KOMOLAFE, Caleb rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the NU35 (ABASIRI, Jide), 1ST DOWN, clock 06:27. [06:27]R
1-10NU35(06:00) [NHSG] STONE, Preston pass to the left complete for 6 yards to WAGNER, Drew caught at the NU33 and advanced to the NU41 (PIERCE, Christian), out of bounds, clock 05:55. [05:55]
2-4NU41(05:25) [SG] KOMOLAFE, Caleb rush up the middle for a gain of 14 yards to the USC45 (GENTRY, Eric), 1ST DOWN, clock 05:19. [05:19]R
1-10USC45(04:45) [SG] STONE, Preston pass to the left complete for 9 yards to KOMOLAFE, Caleb caught at the USC50 and advanced to the USC36 (WILLIAMS, Marcelles), out of bounds, clock 04:37. [04:37]
2-1USC36(04:11) [SG] PRECKEL, Robby rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the USC31 (RAMSEY, Kamari), 1ST DOWN, clock 04:05. [04:05]R
1-10USC31(03:28) [SG] PRECKEL, Robby rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the USC26 (CRAWFORD, Kameryn), clock 03:19. [03:19]
2-5USC26(02:43) [SG] STONE, Preston pass to the right incomplete thrown to the USC26; QB hurried by GENTRY, Eric, clock 02:36. [02:36]
3-5USC26(02:36) [SG] STONE, Preston pass short to the left complete for 18 yards to KOMOLAFE, Caleb caught at the USC22 and advanced to the USC8 (STEPHENS II, Desman), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 02:29. [02:29]P
1-8USC8(02:16) [NHSG] KOMOLAFE, Caleb rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the USC7 (LUCAS, Anthony), clock 02:11. [02:11]
2-7USC7(01:33) [SG] KOMOLAFE, Caleb rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the USC4 (WILLIAMS, Marcelles;GENTRY, Eric), clock 01:26. [01:26]
3-4USC4(00:49) [SG] STONE, Preston pass short to the right complete for 4 yards to WILDE, Griffin caught at the USC2 and advanced to the USC0, TOUCHDOWN NU, clock 00:45 (Scoring play confirmed). [00:45]
0-0USC3OLSEN, Jack PAT kick attempt is good.
Northwestern 7, USC 7
Drive Summary: 13 plays, 75 yards, 7:01
(00:45) DUGANDZIC, Nikola kickoff 40 yards from the NU35 to the USC25, QUINTANAR, Ryan returned 17 yards to the USC42 (TATUM, Dillon), clock 00:39.
USC drive start at 00:39
1-10USC42(00:39) [SG] MILLER, King rush to the left for a gain of 4 yards to the USC46 (UIHLEIN, Mac), clock 00:31. [00:31]
2-6USC46(00:05) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass up the middle incomplete intended for MCREE, Lake thrown to the USC45, clock 00:00. [00:00]
-End of 1st quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 1st QUARTER: Northwestern 7, USC 7

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Northwestern77:0131043-30-07-325-6-0-430-0
USC77:5923052-31-16-209-12-0-660-0

Quickie Statistics (1st Quarter only)
Northwestern vs. USC (Final)
11/7/2025 at Los Angeles, California
NUUSC
Score77
FIRST DOWNS45
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)7-326-20
PASSING-YARDS (NET)4366
Passes Att-Comp-Int6-5-012-9-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS13-7518-86
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-02-28
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)0-00-0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards0-00-0
Possession Time7:017:59
Third-Down Conversions3-32-3
Fourth-Down Conversions0-01-1

Northwestern

USC

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Komolafe52202204.414
R.Preckel210010055

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
K.Miller41801804.512
J.Maiava1202022
B.Jackson100000

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
P.Stone5-6-0431180

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
J.Maiava9-12-0661190

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
C.Komolafe2270218
G.Wilde14114
D.Wagner212026

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
M.Lemon3261419
J.Lane2190211
L.McRee210045
K.Miller12012

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
R.Quintanar117017
J.Zamora111011

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
B.Brus4-04.00.00.0
M.Uihlein3-13.50.00.0
C.Bastone1-11.50.00.0
R.Fitzgerald1-11.50.00.0
F.Davis II1-01.00.00.0
D.Tatum1-01.00.00.0
B.Turner1-01.00.00.0
G.Wallace1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
K.Ramsey2-02.00.00.0
J.Abasiri2-02.00.00.0
E.Gentry1-11.50.00.0
M.Williams1-11.50.00.0
K.Crawford1-01.00.00.0
A.Lucas1-01.00.00.0
D.Stephens II1-01.00.00.0
C.Pierce1-01.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st07:46USC - M.Lemon 7 yd TD PASS from J.Maiava (KICK by R.Sayeri) , 16-82 7:10-7
1st00:45NU - G.Wilde 4 yd TD PASS from P.Stone (KICK by J.Olsen) , 13-75 7:017-7

Play-by-Play Summary (2nd quarter)
Northwestern vs. USC (Final)
11/7/2025 at Los Angeles, California

-Start of 2nd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
3-6USC46(15:00) [SG] MILLER, King rush to the left for no gain to the USC46 (UIHLEIN, Mac;WALLACE, Garner), clock 14:54. [14:54]
4-6USC46(14:24) [PUNT] HUARD, Sam pass to the left complete for 10 yards to HINES, Tanook caught at the NU45 and advanced to the NU44, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 13:58. [13:58]P
1-10NU44(13:48) [SG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass deep to the right complete for 24 yards to LEMON, Makai to the NU20, End of Play, 1ST DOWN, clock 13:32. [13:32]P
1-10NU20(13:20) [NHSG] QB Keeper MAIAVA, Jayden rush to the right for a gain of 11 yards to the NU9 (FITZGERALD, Robert), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 13:12. [13:12]R
1-9NU9(12:52) [SG] MILLER, King rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the NU7 (STORY, Najee), clock 12:45. [12:45]
2-7NU7(12:19) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass short to the right complete for 1 yard to MILLER, King to the NU6 (FITZGERALD, Robert;FUSSELL, Josh), clock 12:06. [12:06]
3-6NU6(11:35) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden scrambles to the right for a gain of 6 yards to the NU0, TOUCHDOWN USC, clock 11:27 (Scoring play confirmed). [11:27]
0-0NU3SAYERI, Ryon PAT kick attempt is good.
Northwestern 7, USC 14
SAYERI, Ryon kickoff 65 yards from the USC35 to the NU0, Touchback , clock 11:27.
NU drive start at 11:27
1-10NU25(11:27) [SG] STONE, Preston pass to the left complete for 8 yards to WAGNER, Drew caught at the NU24 and advanced to the NU33 (WILLIAMS, Marcelles), clock 11:20. [11:20]
2-2NU33(10:51) [SG] KOMOLAFE, Caleb rush to the right for a gain of 9 yards to the NU42 (FITZGERALD, Bishop;RAMSEY, Kamari), 1ST DOWN, clock 10:42. [10:42]R
1-10NU42(10:27) [SG] STONE, Preston pass short to the right complete for 5 yards to ELIGON II, Hayden caught at the NU46 and advanced to the NU47 (NICHOLSON, DeCarlos), clock 10:15. [10:15]
2-5NU47(09:46) [SG] PRECKEL, Robby rush to the right for a gain of 8 yards to the USC45 (STEPHENS II, Desman), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 09:41. [09:41]R
1-10USC45(09:11) [SG] STONE, Preston pass to the left complete for 6 yards to WAGNER, Drew caught at the USC49 and advanced to the USC39 (RAMSEY, Kamari), clock 09:03. [09:03]
2-4USC39(08:28) [SG] KOMOLAFE, Caleb rush up the middle for a gain of 37 yards to the USC2 (RAMSEY, Kamari), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 08:17. [08:17]R
1-2USC2(07:43) [SG] KOMOLAFE, Caleb rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the USC0, TOUCHDOWN NU, clock 07:26 (Scoring play confirmed). [07:26]
0-0USC3OLSEN, Jack PAT kick attempt is good.
Northwestern 14, USC 14
Drive Summary: 7 plays, 75 yards, 4:01
DUGANDZIC, Nikola kickoff 64 yards from the NU35 to the USC1, fair catch by LEMON, Makai , clock 07:26.
USC drive start at 07:26
1-10USC25(07:26) [SG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass deep up the middle complete for 42 yards to MCREE, Lake caught at the USC48 and advanced to the NU33 (BRUS, Braydon), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 07:16. [07:16]P
1-10NU33(07:01) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass short up the middle complete for 3 yards to LEMON, Makai to the NU30 (TURNER, Braden), clock 06:53. [06:53]
2-7NU30(06:28) MAIAVA, Jayden pass to the right complete for 30 yards to HINES, Tanook to the NU0, TOUCHDOWN USC, score nullified by penalty, clock 06:20 (Play was confirmed after review). PENALTY USC Ineligible Receiver Downfield on Pass on TAUANUU, Justin enforced 5 yards from the NU30 to the NU35 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [06:20]
2-12V35Timeout Northwestern, clock 06:20. [06:20]
2-12NU35(06:20) [SG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for LEMON, Makai thrown to the NU5, clock 06:15. [06:15]
3-12NU35(06:15) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden sacked for a loss of 9 yards at the NU44 (STORY, Najee), clock 06:05. [06:05]
4-21NU44(05:25) JOHNSON, Sam punt 23 yards to the NU21 downed by URLACHER, Kennedy, clock 05:16. [05:16]
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 31 yards, 2:10
NU drive start at 05:16
1-10NU21(05:16) [SG] STONE, Preston pass short to the left incomplete intended for AHUMARAEZE, Ricky broken up by FITZGERALD, Bishop at the NU26, clock 05:12. [05:12]
2-10NU21(05:12) [SG] KOMOLAFE, Caleb rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the NU24 (CRAWFORD, Kameryn;GENTRY, Eric), clock 05:07. [05:07]
3-7NU24(04:23) [SG] STONE, Preston pass to the left complete for 6 yards to KOMOLAFE, Caleb caught at the NU18 and advanced to the NU30 (SHELBY, Braylan;PIERCE, Christian), out of bounds, clock 04:07. [04:07]
4-1NU30(03:39) AKERS, Luke punt 49 yards to the USC21, fair catch by LEMON, Makai, clock 03:32. [03:32]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 9 yards, 1:44
USC drive start at 03:32
1-10USC21(03:32) [SG] MILLER, King rush to the right for a gain of 3 yards to the USC24 (WALLACE, Garner), clock 03:25. [03:25]
2-7USC24(02:56) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass short up the middle intercepted by STORY, Najee at the USC25 intended for MCREE, Lake. Story return for -75 yards to the NU0, STORY, Najee fumbled at USC1 forced by MAIAVA, Jayden, recovered by USC TEAM at the USC1, returned 99 yards, touchback., clock 02:47. [02:47]P
Drive Summary: 2 plays, -20 yards, 0:45
USC drive start at 02:47
1-10USC20(02:47) [SG] MILLER, King rush up the middle for a gain of 55 yards to the NU25 (DAVIS II, Fred), 1ST DOWN, clock 02:35. [02:35]R
1-10V25Timeout Official, clock 02:00. [02:00]
1-10NU25(02:00) [SG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass to the left complete for 13 yards to LANE, Ja'Kobi to the NU12, End of Play, 1ST DOWN, clock 01:52. [01:52]P
1-10NU12(01:28) [NHSG] MILLER, King rush to the left for a gain of 12 yards to the NU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USC, clock 01:24 (Scoring play confirmed). [01:24]R
0-0NU3SAYERI, Ryon PAT kick attempt is good.
Northwestern 14, USC 21
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 80 yards, 1:23
(01:24) SAYERI, Ryon kickoff 64 yards from the USC35 to the NU1, FARRELL, Chase returned 26 yards to the NU27 (FITZGERALD, Bishop), clock 01:19.
NU drive start at 01:19
1-10NU27(01:19) [SG] KOMOLAFE, Caleb rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the NU31 (ABASIRI, Jide), clock 01:15. [01:15]
2-6V31Timeout USC, clock 01:12. [01:12]
2-6NU31(01:15) [SG] STONE, Preston pass deep to the right incomplete intended for WAGNER, Drew thrown to the USC50, clock 01:10. [01:10]
3-6NU31(01:10) [SG] STONE, Preston pass deep to the right incomplete intended for WILDE, Griffin broken up by NICHOLSON, DeCarlos at the USC45, clock 01:04. [01:04]
4-6NU31(01:04) AKERS, Luke punt 46 yards to the USC23, fair catch by LEMON, Makai, clock 00:57. [00:57]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 4 yards, 0:22
USC drive start at 00:57
1-10USC23(00:57) [SG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass deep to the right incomplete intended for HINES, Tanook thrown to the NU48, clock 00:51. [00:51]
2-10USC23(00:51) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass short to the left complete for 5 yards to LANE, Ja'Kobi to the USC28 (BRUS, Braydon), clock 00:45. [00:45]
3-5USC28(00:36) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass deep to the right incomplete intended for LEMON, Makai broken up by ADEYI, Ore at the NU45, clock 00:24. [00:24]
4-5H28Timeout USC, clock 00:24. [00:24]
4-5USC28(00:24) JOHNSON, Sam punt 41 yards to the NU31, fair catch by WAGNER, Drew, clock 00:18. PENALTY Before the snap, USC Illegal Formation on SHELBY, Braylan enforced at the deadball spot for 5 yards from the NU31 to the NU36, from the spot of the ball when the foul occurred. [00:18]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 5 yards, 0:39
NU drive start at 00:18
1-10NU36(00:18) [SG] STONE, Preston pass short up the middle complete for 8 yards to KOMOLAFE, Caleb caught at the NU40 and advanced to the NU44 (STEPHENS II, Desman;CONLEY, Braylon), clock 00:09. [00:09]
USC CRAWFORD, Kameryn injured on the play.
2-2V44Timeout Northwestern, clock 00:09. [00:09]
2-2NU44(00:09) [SG] STONE, Preston pass to the right complete for -1 yard to KOMOLAFE, Caleb caught at the NU40 and advanced to the NU43 (SHELBY, Braylan), clock 00:02. [00:02]
3-3V43Timeout Northwestern, clock 00:03. [00:03]
3-3NU43(00:03) [SG] PRECKEL, Robby rush to the left for a gain of 7 yards, PRECKEL, Robby fumbled at NU50 forced by ABASIRI, Jide, recovered by USC LUCAS, Anthony at the NU50 to the NU50, End of Play, clock 00:00. [00:00]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 14 yards, 0:18
-End of first half, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 2nd QUARTER: Northwestern 14, USC 21

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Northwestern76:3030030-30-07-706-9-0-320-0
USC148:3035081-41-18-807-11-1-982-10

Quickie Statistics (Halftime Cumulative)
Northwestern vs. USC (Final)
11/7/2025 at Los Angeles, California
NUUSC
Score1421
FIRST DOWNS713
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)14-10214-100
PASSING-YARDS (NET)75164
Passes Att-Comp-Int15-11-023-16-1
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS29-17737-264
Fumble Returns-Yards0-02-99
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-262-28
Interception Returns-Yards1--750-0
Punts (Number-Avg)0-00-0
Fumbles-Lost2-20-0
Penalties-Yards0-02-10
Possession Time13:3116:29
Third-Down Conversions3-63-7
Fourth-Down Conversions0-02-2

Northwestern

USC

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
C.Komolafe10770771377.7
R.Preckel425025086.3

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
K.Miller99009015510
J.Maiava3190191116.3
B.Jackson100000

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
P.Stone11-15-0751180

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
J.Maiava15-22-11451421
S.Huard1-1-0100100

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
C.Komolafe5400518
G.Wilde14124
D.Wagner426058
R.Ahumaraeze0001

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
M.Lemon5531824
J.Lane4370413
L.McRee3520642
K.Miller23022

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
L.Akers29547.54900

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
S.Johnson26432.04100

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
C.Farrell126026

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
R.Quintanar117017
J.Zamora111011

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
B.Brus6-06.00.00.0
M.Uihlein3-24.00.00.0
R.Fitzgerald2-23.00.00.0
G.Wallace2-12.50.00.0
F.Davis II2-02.00.00.0
B.Turner2-02.00.00.0
N.Story2-02.01.01.0
C.Bastone1-11.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
K.Ramsey4-14.50.00.0
J.Abasiri4-04.00.00.0
D.Stephens II2-12.50.00.0
M.Williams2-12.50.00.0
E.Gentry1-22.00.00.0
K.Crawford1-11.50.00.0
B.Shelby1-11.50.01.0
B.Fitzgerald1-11.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st07:46USC - M.Lemon 7 yd TD PASS from J.Maiava (KICK by R.Sayeri) , 16-82 7:10-7
1st00:45NU - G.Wilde 4 yd TD PASS from P.Stone (KICK by J.Olsen) , 13-75 7:017-7
2nd11:27USC - J.Maiava 6 yd TD RUSH (KICK by R.Sayeri) , 9-58 4:127-14
2nd07:26NU - C.Komolafe 2 yd TD RUSH , 7-75 4:0113-14
2nd01:24USC - K.Miller 12 yd TD RUSH (KICK by R.Sayeri) , 3-80 1:2314-21

Quickie Statistics (2nd Quarter only)
Northwestern vs. USC (Final)
11/7/2025 at Los Angeles, California

NUUSC
Score714
FIRST DOWNS38
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)7-708-80
PASSING-YARDS (NET)3298
Passes Att-Comp-Int9-6-011-7-1
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS16-10219-178
Fumble Returns-Yards0-02-99
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-260-0
Interception Returns-Yards1--750-0
Punts (Number-Avg)2-47.52-32.0
Fumbles-Lost2-20-0
Penalties-Yards0-02-10
Possession Time6:308:30
Third-Down Conversions0-31-4
Fourth-Down Conversions0-01-1

Northwestern

USC

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Komolafe55505511137
R.Preckel21501507.58

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
K.Miller572072114.455
J.Maiava21701718.511

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
P.Stone6-9-032080

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
J.Maiava6-10-1790421
S.Huard1-1-0100100

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
C.Komolafe313038
G.Wilde0001
D.Wagner214038
R.Ahumaraeze0001

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
M.Lemon2270424
J.Lane2180213
L.McRee1420242
K.Miller11011

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
L.Akers29547.54900

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
S.Johnson26432.04100

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
C.Farrell126026

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
B.Brus2-02.00.00.0
N.Story2-02.01.01.0
R.Fitzgerald1-11.50.00.0
G.Wallace1-11.50.00.0
F.Davis II1-01.00.00.0
B.Turner1-01.00.00.0
J.Fussell0-10.50.00.0
M.Uihlein0-10.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
K.Ramsey2-12.50.00.0
J.Abasiri2-02.00.00.0
B.Shelby1-11.50.01.0
B.Fitzgerald1-11.50.00.0
D.Stephens II1-11.50.00.0
J.Maiava1-01.00.00.0
D.Nicholson1-01.00.00.0
M.Williams1-01.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
2nd11:27USC - J.Maiava 6 yd TD RUSH (KICK by R.Sayeri) , 9-58 4:127-14
2nd07:26NU - C.Komolafe 2 yd TD RUSH , 7-75 4:0113-14
2nd01:24USC - K.Miller 12 yd TD RUSH (KICK by R.Sayeri) , 3-80 1:2314-21

Play-by-Play Summary (3rd quarter)
Northwestern vs. USC (Final)
11/7/2025 at Los Angeles, California

At the start of the second half, NU will receive and USC will defend the west goal.
-Start of 3rd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
SAYERI, Ryon kickoff 65 yards from the USC35 to the NU0, Touchback , clock 15:00.
NU drive start at 15:00
1-10NU25(15:00) [SG] STONE, Preston pass short to the right complete for 3 yards to WILDE, Griffin caught at the NU26 and advanced to the NU28 (CONLEY, Braylon), clock 14:54. [14:54]
2-7NU28(14:22) [SG] KOMOLAFE, Caleb rush up the middle for a gain of 21 yards to the NU49 (FITZGERALD, Bishop), 1ST DOWN, clock 14:13. [14:13]R
1-10NU49(14:01) [NHSG] STONE, Preston pass to the left complete for 0 yards to WILDE, Griffin caught at the NU45 and advanced to the NU49 (NICHOLSON, DeCarlos), clock 13:53. [13:53]
2-10NU49(13:13) [SG] STONE, Preston pass deep to the right incomplete intended for WILDE, Griffin broken up by CONLEY, Braylon at the USC25, clock 13:07. [13:07]
3-10NU49(13:07) [SG] KOMOLAFE, Caleb rush up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the USC44 (THOMPKINS, Devan), clock 13:01. [13:01]
4-3H44Timeout Northwestern, clock 12:16. [12:16]
4-3USC44(12:16) AKERS, Luke punt 35 yards to the USC9, fair catch by LEMON, Makai, clock 12:08. [12:08]
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 31 yards, 2:52
USC drive start at 12:08
1-10USC9(12:08) [SG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass up the middle complete for 14 yards to LEMON, Makai caught at the USC17 and advanced to the USC23 (FITZGERALD, Robert), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:01. [12:01]P
1-10USC23(11:40) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass deep up the middle complete for 52 yards to LEMON, Makai caught at the NU48 and advanced to the NU25 (DAVIS II, Fred), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 11:28. [11:28]P
1-10NU25(11:06) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass deep to the right incomplete intended for LEMON, Makai thrown to the NU2, clock 11:02. [11:02]
2-10NU25(11:02) [NHSG] MILLER, King rush up the middle for no gain to the NU25 (UIHLEIN, Mac), clock 10:55. [10:55]
3-10NU25(10:22) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass to the left complete for 13 yards to LANE, Ja'Kobi to the NU12, End of Play, 1ST DOWN, clock 10:10. [10:10]P
1-10NU12(09:44) [NHSG] JACKSON, Bryan rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the NU10 (FITZGERALD, Robert), clock 09:37. [09:37]
2-8NU10PENALTY Before the snap, USC False Start on NOA, Alani enforced 5 yards from the NU10 to the NU15, clock 09:06. [09:06]
2-13NU15(08:42) [NHSG] MILLER, King rush to the left for a gain of 5 yards to the NU10 (UIHLEIN, Mac), clock 08:34. [08:34]
3-8V10Timeout USC, clock 08:01. [08:01]
3-8NU10(08:01) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass to the right complete for 10 yards to LANE, Ja'Kobi to the NU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USC, clock 07:56 (Scoring play confirmed). [07:56]P
0-0NU3SAYERI, Ryon PAT kick attempt is good.
Northwestern 14, USC 28
Drive Summary: 8 plays, 91 yards, 4:12
SAYERI, Ryon kickoff 65 yards from the USC35 to the NU0, Touchback , clock 07:56.
NU drive start at 07:56
1-10NU25(07:56) [SG] KOMOLAFE, Caleb rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the NU27 (GENTRY, Eric;CRAWFORD, Kameryn), clock 07:47. [07:47]
2-8NU27(07:05) STONE, Preston pass deep to the left incomplete intended for WILDE, Griffin thrown to the USC48, clock 07:00. PENALTY USC Pass Interference on CONLEY, Braylon enforced 15 yards to the NU42 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [SG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [07:00]E
1-10NU42(07:00) [SG] STONE, Preston pass to the left complete for -4 yards to WELCING, Hunter to the NU38 (CONLEY, Braylon), clock 06:48. [06:48]
2-14NU38(06:15) [SG] STONE, Preston pass to the left complete for 13 yards to ELIGON II, Hayden to the USC49, out of bounds, clock 06:10. [06:10]
3-1USC49(05:46) [SG] KOMOLAFE, Caleb rush up the middle for no gain to the USC49 (RAMSEY, Kamari), clock 05:38. [05:38]
4-1USC49(05:03) Direct snap to ALBRIGHT, Lawson rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the USC47 (STEWART, Jahkeem), 1ST DOWN, clock 04:43. [04:43]R
1-10USC47(04:23) STONE, Preston pass short to the right complete for 3 yards to ALBRIGHT, Lawson caught at the USC45 and advanced to the USC44 (NICHOLSON, DeCarlos), clock 04:08. [04:08]
2-7USC44(03:42) [SG] PRECKEL, Robby rush to the left for no gain to the USC44 (CONLEY, Braylon), clock 03:34. [03:34]
3-7H44Timeout Northwestern, clock 02:52. [02:52]
3-7USC44(02:52) [SG] STONE, Preston pass deep to the right complete for 32 yards to AHUMARAEZE, Ricky caught at the USC16 and advanced to the USC12 (CONLEY, Braylon), 1ST DOWN, clock 02:39. [02:39]P
NU BEERNTSEN, Evan injured on the play.
1-10USC12(02:00) [SG] STONE, Preston pass to the left incomplete intended for WELCING, Hunter, clock 01:55. [01:55]
2-10USC12(01:55) [SG] KOMOLAFE, Caleb rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the USC10 (SILVER, Keeshawn), clock 01:49. [01:49]
3-8USC10(01:10) [SG] STONE, Preston sacked for a loss of 5 yards at the USC15 (ABASIRI, Jide), clock 01:02. [01:02]
4-13USC15(00:20) OLSEN, Jack field goal attempt from 33 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at USC23], clock 00:17. [00:17]
Northwestern 17, USC 28
Drive Summary: 12 plays, 60 yards, 7:39
DUGANDZIC, Nikola kickoff 58 yards from the NU35 to the USC7, fair catch by ZAMORA, Josiah , clock 00:17.
USC drive start at 00:17
1-10USC25(00:17) [SG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass short to the right complete for 11 yards to LEMON, Makai caught at the USC30 and advanced to the USC36 (WALLACE, Garner), 1ST DOWN, clock 00:00. [00:00]P
-End of 3rd quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 3rd QUARTER: Northwestern 17, USC 28

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Northwestern310:3121141-41-18-296-8-0-470-0
USC74:2905052-20-03-75-6-0-1002-20

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter Cumulative)
Northwestern vs. USC (Final)
11/7/2025 at Los Angeles, California

NUUSC
Score1728
FIRST DOWNS1118
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)22-13117-107
PASSING-YARDS (NET)122264
Passes Att-Comp-Int23-17-029-21-1
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS45-25346-371
Fumble Returns-Yards0-02-99
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-262-28
Interception Returns-Yards1--750-0
Punts (Number-Avg)0-00-0
Fumbles-Lost2-20-0
Penalties-Yards0-04-30
Possession Time24:0220:58
Third-Down Conversions4-105-9
Fourth-Down Conversions1-12-2

Northwestern

USC

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
C.Komolafe1510901091377.3
R.Preckel525025085
L.Albright1202022

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
K.Miller11950951558.6
J.Maiava3190191116.3
B.Jackson2202021

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
P.Stone17-23-01171321

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
J.Maiava20-28-12452521
S.Huard1-1-0100100

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
C.Komolafe5400518
G.Wilde37154
D.Wagner426058
R.Ahumaraeze1320232

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
M.Lemon813011252
J.Lane6601613
L.McRee3520642
K.Miller23022

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
L.Akers313043.34900

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
S.Johnson26432.04100

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
C.Farrell126026

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
R.Quintanar117017
J.Zamora229018

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
B.Brus6-06.00.00.0
M.Uihlein5-26.00.00.0
R.Fitzgerald4-25.00.00.0
G.Wallace3-13.50.00.0
F.Davis II3-03.00.00.0
B.Turner2-02.00.00.0
N.Story2-02.01.01.0
C.Bastone1-11.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
K.Ramsey5-15.50.00.0
J.Abasiri5-05.01.01.0
B.Conley4-14.50.01.0
D.Nicholson3-03.00.00.0
E.Gentry1-32.50.00.0
B.Fitzgerald2-12.50.00.0
D.Stephens II2-12.50.00.0
M.Williams2-12.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st07:46USC - M.Lemon 7 yd TD PASS from J.Maiava (KICK by R.Sayeri) , 16-82 7:10-7
1st00:45NU - G.Wilde 4 yd TD PASS from P.Stone (KICK by J.Olsen) , 13-75 7:017-7
2nd11:27USC - J.Maiava 6 yd TD RUSH (KICK by R.Sayeri) , 9-58 4:127-14
2nd07:26NU - C.Komolafe 2 yd TD RUSH , 7-75 4:0113-14
2nd01:24USC - K.Miller 12 yd TD RUSH (KICK by R.Sayeri) , 3-80 1:2314-21
3rd07:56USC - J.Lane 10 yd TD PASS from J.Maiava (KICK by R.Sayeri) , 8-91 4:1214-28
3rd00:17NU - J.Olsen 33 yd FG , 12-60 7:3917-28

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter only)
Northwestern vs. USC (Final)
11/7/2025 at Los Angeles, California

NUUSC
Score37
FIRST DOWNS45
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)8-293-7
PASSING-YARDS (NET)47100
Passes Att-Comp-Int8-6-06-5-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS16-769-107
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)1-35.00-0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards0-02-20
Possession Time10:314:29
Third-Down Conversions1-42-2
Fourth-Down Conversions1-10-0

Northwestern

USC

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Komolafe53203206.421
R.Preckel100000
L.Albright1202022

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
K.Miller250502.55
B.Jackson1202022

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
P.Stone6-8-0420321

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
J.Maiava5-6-01001520

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
G.Wilde23033
R.Ahumaraeze1320132

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
M.Lemon3770452
J.Lane2231213

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
L.Akers13535.03500

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
J.Zamora118018

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
R.Fitzgerald2-02.00.00.0
M.Uihlein2-02.00.00.0
F.Davis II1-01.00.00.0
G.Wallace1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
B.Conley4-04.00.01.0
D.Nicholson2-02.00.00.0
J.Stewart1-01.00.00.0
K.Ramsey1-01.00.00.0
D.Thompkins1-01.00.00.0
K.Silver1-01.00.00.0
B.Fitzgerald1-01.00.00.0
J.Abasiri1-01.01.01.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
3rd07:56USC - J.Lane 10 yd TD PASS from J.Maiava (KICK by R.Sayeri) , 8-91 4:1214-28
3rd00:17NU - J.Olsen 33 yd FG , 12-60 7:3917-28

Play-by-Play Summary (4th quarter)
Northwestern vs. USC (Final)
11/7/2025 at Los Angeles, California

-Start of 4th quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
1-10USC36(15:00) [SG] MILLER, King rush up the middle for a loss of 4 yards to the USC32 (UIHLEIN, Mac), clock 14:53. [14:53]
2-14USC32(14:16) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass to the left complete for 14 yards to LANE, Ja'Kobi caught at the USC44 and advanced to the USC46 (ADEYI, Ore), 1ST DOWN, clock 14:05. [14:05]P
1-10USC46(13:36) [NHSG] MILLER, King rush to the right for a gain of 13 yards to the NU41 (FITZGERALD, Robert), 1ST DOWN, clock 13:29. [13:29]R
1-10NU41(12:50) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass deep to the left complete for 19 yards to LEMON, Makai caught at the NU25 and advanced to the NU22 (FUSSELL, Josh), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:42. [12:42]P
1-10NU22(12:10) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass to the right complete for 3 yards to LEMON, Makai caught at the NU25 and advanced to the NU19 (TURNER, Braden), out of bounds, clock 12:01. [12:01]
2-7NU19(11:24) MAIAVA, Jayden pass to the right incomplete intended for LANE, Ja'Kobi, clock 11:18. PENALTY NU Pass Interference on TURNER, Braden enforced half the distance from the goal, 15 yards to the NU4 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [11:18]E
1-4NU4(11:18) [NH] LEMON, Makai rush to the left for a gain of 4 yards to the NU0, TOUCHDOWN USC, clock 11:14 (Scoring play confirmed). [11:14]
0-0NU3SAYERI, Ryon PAT kick attempt is good.
Northwestern 17, USC 35
(11:14) SAYERI, Ryon kickoff 64 yards from the USC35 to the NU1, FARRELL, Chase returned 21 yards to the NU22 (NEWBY, Elijah), clock 11:08.
NU drive start at 11:08
1-10NU22(11:08) [SG] STONE, Preston pass to the left complete for 16 yards to WILDE, Griffin caught at the NU34 and advanced to the NU38 (WILLIAMS, Marcelles), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:00. [11:00]P
1-10NU38(10:31) [NHSG] KOMOLAFE, Caleb rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the NU42 (JONES, Carlon), clock 10:24. [10:24]
2-6NU42(10:10) [NHSG] STONE, Preston pass short to the left complete for 6 yards to WELCING, Hunter caught at the NU43 and advanced to the NU48 (FITZGERALD, Bishop), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 10:04. [10:04]P
1-10NU48(09:59) [NHSG] KOMOLAFE, Caleb rush to the left for a gain of 5 yards to the USC47 (PIERCE, Christian), clock 09:50. [09:50]
2-5USC47(09:33) [NHSG] STONE, Preston pass deep to the right incomplete intended for WAGNER, Drew thrown to the USC25, clock 09:28. [09:28]
3-5USC47(09:28) [SG] STONE, Preston pass up the middle incomplete thrown to the USC47; QB hurried by RAMSEY, Kamari, clock 09:25. [09:25]
4-5USC47(09:25) [SG] STONE, Preston pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for AHUMARAEZE, Ricky broken up by NICHOLSON, DeCarlos at the USC29; NU turnover on downs, clock 09:19. [09:19]
Drive Summary: 7 plays, 31 yards, 1:49
USC drive start at 09:19
1-10USC48(09:19) [SG] MILLER, King rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the NU47 (BASTONE, Carmine), clock 09:13. [09:13]
2-5NU47(08:37) [NHSG] MILLER, King rush to the right for a gain of 18 yards to the NU29 (WALLACE, Garner), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:29. [08:29]R
1-10NU29(07:47) [NHSG] JACKSON, Bryan rush to the left for no gain to the NU29 (UIHLEIN, Mac;KILBANE, Michael), clock 07:40. [07:40]
2-10NU29(07:04) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass to the right complete for 9 yards to LEMON, Makai caught at the NU21 and advanced to the NU20 (FUSSELL, Josh), out of bounds, clock 06:54. PENALTY NU Face mask on FUSSELL, Josh enforced half the distance from the goal, 11 yards from the end of the play at the NU20 to the NU9 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN. [06:54]E
1-9NU9(06:32) [NHSG] JACKSON, Bryan rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the NU8 (UIHLEIN, Mac), clock 06:23. [06:23]
2-8NU8(05:39) [NHSG] JACKSON, Bryan rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the NU3 (HUBBARD, Aidan), clock 05:32. [05:32]
USC REED, J'Onre injured on the play.
3-3NU3(04:53) [SG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass short to the right incomplete intended for MCREE, Lake broken up by BRUS, Braydon at the NU2, clock 04:44. [04:44]
4-3NU3(04:44) SAYERI, Ryon field goal attempt from 22 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at NU12], clock 04:40. [04:40]
Northwestern 17, USC 38
Drive Summary: 8 plays, 49 yards, 4:39
SAYERI, Ryon kickoff 65 yards from the USC35 to the NU0, Touchback , clock 04:40.
NU drive start at 04:40
1-10NU25(04:40) [SG] STONE, Preston pass short to the right complete for 6 yards to AHUMARAEZE, Ricky caught at the NU29 and advanced to the NU31 (CONLEY, Braylon;ROBINSON, Ta'Mere), clock 04:32. [04:32]
2-4NU31(04:10) [NHSG] STONE, Preston sacked for a loss of 10 yards at the NU21 (STEWART, Jahkeem), clock 04:03. [04:03]
3-14NU21(03:28) [SG] STONE, Preston pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for WILDE, Griffin broken up by PIERCE, Christian at the NU48, clock 03:21. [03:21]
4-14NU21(03:21) AKERS, Luke punt 51 yards to the USC28, ZAMORA, Josiah returned 5 yards to the USC33 (WALLACE, Garner), out of bounds, clock 03:13. [03:13]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, -4 yards, 1:27
USC drive start at 03:13
S.Huard in at QB for USC
1-10USC33(03:13) [SG] DALTON III, Harry rush to the right for a gain of 4 yards to the USC37 (FITZGERALD, Robert), clock 03:05. [03:05]
2-6USC37(02:26) [SG] DALTON III, Harry rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the USC40 (CAMPBELL, Callen), clock 02:20. [02:20]
3-3H40Timeout Official, clock 02:00. [02:00]
3-3USC40(02:00) [SG] DALTON III, Harry rush to the left for a gain of 12 yards to the NU48 (UIHLEIN, Mac), 1ST DOWN, clock 01:53. [01:53]R
1-10NU48(01:17) [SG] WORMLEY, Riley rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the NU42 (BRUS, Braydon;TURNER, Braden), clock 01:10. [01:10]
2-4NU42(00:29) [SG] Kneel down by TEAM at NU43 (team loss of 1), clock 00:00. [00:00]
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 24 yards, 3:13
1-10NU20End of game, clock 0:00.
FINAL SCORE: Northwestern 17, USC 38

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Northwestern03:2202020-20-13--13-7-0-282-26
USC1011:3832271-20-013-664-5-0-450-0

Quickie Statistics (4th Quarter only)
Northwestern vs. USC (Final)
11/7/2025 at Los Angeles, California

NUUSC
Score010
FIRST DOWNS27
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)3--113-66
PASSING-YARDS (NET)2845
Passes Att-Comp-Int7-3-05-4-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS10-2718-111
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-01-5
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-210-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)1-51.00-0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards2-260-0
Possession Time3:2211:38
Third-Down Conversions0-21-2
Fourth-Down Conversions0-10-0

Northwestern

USC

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Komolafe290904.55

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
K.Miller436-4320818
H.Dalton III31901906.312
B.Jackson3606025

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
P.Stone3-7-0180161

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
J.Maiava4-5-0450190

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
G.Wilde1160216
D.Wagner0001
R.Ahumaraeze16026

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
M.Lemon3310319
J.Lane1140114
L.McRee0001

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
L.Akers15151.05100

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
J.Zamora1505

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
C.Farrell121021

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
M.Uihlein3-13.50.01.0
R.Fitzgerald2-02.00.00.0
J.Fussell2-02.00.00.0
G.Wallace2-02.00.00.0
B.Turner1-11.50.00.0
C.Bastone1-01.00.00.0
O.Adeyi1-01.00.00.0
C.Campbell1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Stewart1-01.01.01.0
B.Fitzgerald1-01.00.00.0
C.Pierce1-01.00.00.0
M.Williams1-01.00.00.0
E.Newby1-01.00.00.0
C.Jones1-01.00.00.0
T.Robinson0-10.50.00.0
B.Conley0-10.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
4th11:14USC - M.Lemon 4 yd TD RUSH (KICK by R.Sayeri) , 7-75 4:0317-35
4th04:40USC - R.Sayeri 22 yd FG , 8-49 4:3917-38

Northwestern Explosive Plays
Northwestern vs. USC (Final)
11/7/2025 at Los Angeles, California

Northwestern

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
3 Plays for 66 total yards (53% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
32
3
3rd and 7 on USC44
(02:39) (02:52) [SG] STONE, Preston pass deep to the right complete for 32 yards to AHUMARAEZE, Ricky caught at the USC16 and advanced to the USC12 (CONLEY, Braylon), 1ST DOWN, clock 02:39.
18
1
3rd and 5 on USC26
(02:29) (02:36) [SG] STONE, Preston pass short to the left complete for 18 yards to KOMOLAFE, Caleb caught at the USC22 and advanced to the USC8 (STEPHENS II, Desman), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 02:29.
16
4
1st and 10 on NU22
(11:00) (11:08) [SG] STONE, Preston pass to the left complete for 16 yards to WILDE, Griffin caught at the NU34 and advanced to the NU38 (WILLIAMS, Marcelles), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:00.


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
3 Plays for 72 total yards (55% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
37
2
2nd and 4 on USC39
(08:17) (08:28) [SG] KOMOLAFE, Caleb rush up the middle for a gain of 37 yards to the USC2 (RAMSEY, Kamari), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 08:17.
21
3
2nd and 7 on NU28
(14:13) (14:22) [SG] KOMOLAFE, Caleb rush up the middle for a gain of 21 yards to the NU49 (FITZGERALD, Bishop), 1ST DOWN, clock 14:13.
14
1
2nd and 4 on NU41
(05:19) (05:25) [SG] KOMOLAFE, Caleb rush up the middle for a gain of 14 yards to the USC45 (GENTRY, Eric), 1ST DOWN, clock 05:19.


All Plays Gain of 20+
5 Plays for 265 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
37
2
2nd and 4 on USC39
(08:17) (08:28) [SG] KOMOLAFE, Caleb rush up the middle for a gain of 37 yards to the USC2 (RAMSEY, Kamari), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 08:17.
32
3
3rd and 7 on USC44
(02:39) (02:52) [SG] STONE, Preston pass deep to the right complete for 32 yards to AHUMARAEZE, Ricky caught at the USC16 and advanced to the USC12 (CONLEY, Braylon), 1ST DOWN, clock 02:39.
26
2
0th and 0 on USC35
(01:19) (01:24) SAYERI, Ryon kickoff 64 yards from the USC35 to the NU1, FARRELL, Chase returned 26 yards to the NU27 (FITZGERALD, Bishop), clock 01:19.
21
3
2nd and 7 on NU28
(14:13) (14:22) [SG] KOMOLAFE, Caleb rush up the middle for a gain of 21 yards to the NU49 (FITZGERALD, Bishop), 1ST DOWN, clock 14:13.
21
4
0th and 0 on USC35
(11:08) (11:14) SAYERI, Ryon kickoff 64 yards from the USC35 to the NU1, FARRELL, Chase returned 21 yards to the NU22 (NEWBY, Elijah), clock 11:08.

USC Explosive Plays
Northwestern vs. USC (Final)
11/7/2025 at Los Angeles, California

USC

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
5 Plays for 156 total yards (82% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
52
3
1st and 10 on USC23
(11:28) (11:40) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass deep up the middle complete for 52 yards to LEMON, Makai caught at the NU48 and advanced to the NU25 (DAVIS II, Fred), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 11:28.
42
2
1st and 10 on USC25
(07:16) (07:26) [SG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass deep up the middle complete for 42 yards to MCREE, Lake caught at the USC48 and advanced to the NU33 (BRUS, Braydon), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 07:16.
24
2
1st and 10 on NU44
(13:32) (13:48) [SG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass deep to the right complete for 24 yards to LEMON, Makai to the NU20, End of Play, 1ST DOWN, clock 13:32.
19
1
3rd and 3 on USC25
(13:44) (13:51) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass short to the right complete for 19 yards to LEMON, Makai caught at the USC26 and advanced to the USC44 (FITZGERALD, Robert), 1ST DOWN, clock 13:44.
19
4
1st and 10 on NU41
(12:42) (12:50) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass deep to the left complete for 19 yards to LEMON, Makai caught at the NU25 and advanced to the NU22 (FUSSELL, Josh), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:42.


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
7 Plays for 133 total yards (77% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
55
2
1st and 10 on USC20
(02:35) (02:47) [SG] MILLER, King rush up the middle for a gain of 55 yards to the NU25 (DAVIS II, Fred), 1ST DOWN, clock 02:35.
18
4
2nd and 5 on NU47
(08:29) (08:37) [NHSG] MILLER, King rush to the right for a gain of 18 yards to the NU29 (WALLACE, Garner), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:29.
13
4
1st and 10 on USC46
(13:29) (13:36) [NHSG] MILLER, King rush to the right for a gain of 13 yards to the NU41 (FITZGERALD, Robert), 1ST DOWN, clock 13:29.
12
1
2nd and 10 on NU41
(11:54) (12:00) [NHSG] MILLER, King rush up the middle for a gain of 12 yards to the NU29 (UIHLEIN, Mac;FITZGERALD, Robert), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:54.
12
2
1st and 10 on NU12
(01:24) (01:28) [NHSG] MILLER, King rush to the left for a gain of 12 yards to the NU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USC, clock 01:24 (Scoring play confirmed).
12
4
3rd and 3 on USC40
(01:53) (02:00) [SG] DALTON III, Harry rush to the left for a gain of 12 yards to the NU48 (UIHLEIN, Mac), 1ST DOWN, clock 01:53.
11
2
1st and 10 on NU20
(13:12) (13:20) [NHSG] QB Keeper MAIAVA, Jayden rush to the right for a gain of 11 yards to the NU9 (FITZGERALD, Robert), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 13:12.


All Plays Gain of 20+
6 Plays for 285 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
55
2
1st and 10 on USC20
(02:35) (02:47) [SG] MILLER, King rush up the middle for a gain of 55 yards to the NU25 (DAVIS II, Fred), 1ST DOWN, clock 02:35.
52
3
1st and 10 on USC23
(11:28) (11:40) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass deep up the middle complete for 52 yards to LEMON, Makai caught at the NU48 and advanced to the NU25 (DAVIS II, Fred), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 11:28.
42
2
1st and 10 on USC25
(07:16) (07:26) [SG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass deep up the middle complete for 42 yards to MCREE, Lake caught at the USC48 and advanced to the NU33 (BRUS, Braydon), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 07:16.
24
2
1st and 10 on NU44
(13:32) (13:48) [SG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass deep to the right complete for 24 yards to LEMON, Makai to the NU20, End of Play, 1ST DOWN, clock 13:32.
24
2
0th and 0 on NU35
(07:26) DUGANDZIC, Nikola kickoff 64 yards from the NU35 to the USC1, fair catch by LEMON, Makai , clock 07:26.
-75
2
2nd and 7 on USC24
(02:47) (02:56) [NHSG] MAIAVA, Jayden pass short up the middle intercepted by STORY, Najee at the USC25 intended for MCREE, Lake. Story return for -75 yards to the NU0, STORY, Najee fumbled at USC1 forced by MAIAVA, Jayden, recovered by USC TEAM at the USC1, returned 99 yards, touchback., clock 02:47.