Southern California overcomes 17-point deficit to beat Texas A&M 35-31 in Las Vegas Bowl
— The Southern California Trojans ended their season the way they started it.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
USC Trojans
35
Texas A&M Aggies
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC | 0 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 35 |
| TA&M | 7 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 31 |
Allegiant Stadium · 26,671 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Ohio State Buckeyes | W 30-18 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Wisconsin Badgers | L 7-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Penn State Nittany Lions | W 31-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Washington Huskies | W 25-21 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Oregon Ducks | L 27-41 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:08 35-31
Kyle Ford 7 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Michael Lantz Kick)
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Touchdown 1:49 28-31
Marcel Reed 19 Yd Run (Randy Bond Kick)
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Touchdown 4:30 28-24
Ja'Kobi Lane 15 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Michael Lantz Kick)
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Touchdown 14:24 21-24
Bryan Jackson 1 Yd Run (Michael Lantz Kick)
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Touchdown 3:42 14-24
Ja'Kobi Lane 17 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Michael Lantz Kick)
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Touchdown 5:12 7-24
Jabre Barber 5 Yd pass from Marcel Reed (Randy Bond Kick)
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Field Goal 6:12 7-17
Randy Bond 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:03 7-14
Noah Thomas 5 Yd pass from Marcel Reed (Randy Bond Kick)
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Touchdown 10:16 7-7
Ja'Kobi Lane 30 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Michael Lantz Kick)
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Touchdown 6:37 0-7
Noah Thomas 7 Yd pass from Marcel Reed (Randy Bond Kick)
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TA&M
2 plays, 36 yards, 0:08 · End of Game
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USC 0:08
10 plays, 75 yards, 1:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:08 35-31
Kyle Ford 7 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Michael Lantz Kick)
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TA&M 1:49
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:49 28-31
Marcel Reed 19 Yd Run (Randy Bond Kick)
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USC 4:30
10 plays, 79 yards, 5:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:30 28-24
Ja'Kobi Lane 15 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Michael Lantz Kick)
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TA&M 10:02
5 plays, 17 yards, 1:59 · Missed FG
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USC 12:01
1 play, 0 yards, 0:08 · Interception
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TA&M 12:09
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:15 · Punt
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USC 14:24
8 plays, 66 yards, 2:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:24 21-24
Bryan Jackson 1 Yd Run (Michael Lantz Kick)
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TA&M 2:15
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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USC 3:42
3 plays, 71 yards, 1:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:42 14-24
Ja'Kobi Lane 17 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Michael Lantz Kick)
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TA&M 5:12
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:12 7-24
Jabre Barber 5 Yd pass from Marcel Reed (Randy Bond Kick)
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USC 5:55
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:17 · Interception
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TA&M 6:12
8 plays, 74 yards, 3:55 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:12 7-17
Randy Bond 27 Yd Field Goal
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USC 10:07
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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TA&M 11:03
8 plays, 76 yards, 3:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:03 7-14
Noah Thomas 5 Yd pass from Marcel Reed (Randy Bond Kick)
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TA&M
1 play, 0 yards, 0:13 · End of Half
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USC 0:13
9 plays, 38 yards, 3:56 · Missed FG
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TA&M 4:09
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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USC 5:55
5 plays, 37 yards, 2:43 · Interception
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TA&M 8:38
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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USC 10:16
8 plays, 74 yards, 3:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:16 7-7
Ja'Kobi Lane 30 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Michael Lantz Kick)
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TA&M 13:52
7 plays, 67 yards, 2:44 · Interception
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USC 1:36
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:46 · Punt
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TA&M 2:22
5 plays, 17 yards, 1:20 · Interception
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USC 3:42
5 plays, 6 yards, 2:55 · Punt
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TA&M 6:37
16 plays, 78 yards, 7:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:37 0-7
Noah Thomas 7 Yd pass from Marcel Reed (Randy Bond Kick)
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USC 13:44
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:16 · Punt
Showing the last 37 of 37 events.
Team Stats
USC
TA&M
25
1st Downs
24
6-13
3rd down efficiency
7-15
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-1
400
Total Yards
443
295
Passing
292
22/39
Comp/Att
26/42
7.6
Yards per pass
7.0
105
Rushing
151
31
Rushing Attempts
30
3.4
Yards per rush
5.0
6-70
Penalties
8-73
3
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
3
Interceptions thrown
2
28:07
Possession
31:53
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