USC Trojans vs Tulane Green Wave
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
46
12-2
11-3
45
11-3
Game Leaders
Team Stats
539
Total Yards
594
1
Turnovers
1
16
1st Downs
29
4-30
Penalties
5-37
3/8
3rd Down
11/15
2/2
4th Down
2/2
20:11
Possession
39:49
Game Information
Arlington, TX
Game Highlights
Video Highlights
1st Quarter
Touchdown
5:58 - 1st
0
TULN
7
USC
Michael Jackson III 9 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Denis Lynch Kick)
17 plays, 75 yards, 9:02
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
12:33 - 2nd
0
TULN
14
USC
Terrell Bynum 3 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Denis Lynch Kick)
12 plays, 95 yards, 5:13
Touchdown
9:30 - 2nd
7
TULN
14
USC
Tyjae Spears 3 Yd Run (Valentino Ambrosio Kick)
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:03
Touchdown
5:42 - 2nd
14
TULN
14
USC
Jha'Quan Jackson 87 Yd pass from Michael Pratt (Valentino Ambrosio Kick)
2 plays, 92 yards, 0:50
Touchdown
2:21 - 2nd
14
TULN
21
USC
Raleek Brown 39 Yd Run (Denis Lynch Kick)
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:21
Touchdown
0:12 - 2nd
14
TULN
28
USC
Brenden Rice 4 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Denis Lynch Kick)
6 plays, 68 yards, 1:07
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
11:55 - 3rd
21
TULN
28
USC
Tyjae Spears 7 Yd Run (Valentino Ambrosio Kick)
7 plays, 76 yards, 3:05
Field Goal
4:02 - 3rd
24
TULN
28
USC
Valentino Ambrosio 42 Yd Field Goal
7 plays, 40 yards, 3:06
Touchdown
1:24 - 3rd
24
TULN
35
USC
Brenden Rice 19 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Denis Lynch Kick)
5 plays, 97 yards, 2:38
Touchdown
0:40 - 3rd
30
TULN
35
USC
Tyjae Spears 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
3 plays, 65 yards, 0:44
4th Quarter
Touchdown
12:09 - 4th
30
TULN
42
USC
Kyron Hudson 4 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Denis Lynch Kick)
7 plays, 47 yards, 3:31
Field Goal
4:30 - 4th
30
TULN
45
USC
Denis Lynch 43 Yd Field Goal
11 plays, 46 yards, 6:16
Touchdown
4:07 - 4th
37
TULN
45
USC
Tyjae Spears 4 Yd Run (Valentino Ambrosio Kick)
2 plays, 63 yards, 0:23
Safety
3:20 - 4th
39
TULN
45
USC
Team Safety
2 plays, -1 yard, 0:47
Touchdown
0:09 - 4th
46
TULN
45
USC
Alex Bauman 6 Yd pass from Michael Pratt (Valentino Ambrosio Kick)
12 plays, 66 yards, 3:11
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
100%
--TULN
0%
--USC
According to ESPN Analytics
2025 Standings
FBS
| American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane | 7-1 | 11-3 |
| North Texas | 7-1 | 12-2 |
| Navy | 7-1 | 11-2 |
| East Carolina | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| South Florida | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Army | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Memphis | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| UTSA | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Temple | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Rice | 2-6 | 5-8 |
| UAB | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Tulsa | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| Charlotte | 0-8 | 1-11 |
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 16-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-2 |
| USC | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Illinois | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Penn State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 2-10 |
NCAAF News
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Nussmeier leads 2 scoring drives as American beats National 17-9 in Senior Bowl
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Draft-bound Ty Simpson: New school would have hurt Bama legacy
Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson said he is "absolutely" content with entering the NFL draft, adding it would "tarnish my legacy" to stay in college and play for another school.
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