The USC Trojans emerged victorious against the Louisville Cardinals with a final score of 42-28, marking an 8-5 record for the Trojans and a 10-4 for the Cardinals. The game, held at Petco Park in San Diego, showcased the offensive might of the home team as they outpaced their opponents throughout four quarters.

Nov 5, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu (49) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the California Golden Bears at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

The Trojans' offense was nothing short of impressive, amassing a total of 443 yards with an average gain of eight yards per play. The passing game was particularly dominant; quarterback play led to six touchdowns through the air and an exceptional passer rating of 218.33. With an average completion rate of seventy percent over thirty-three attempts, it was clear that the aerial attack was central to USC's game plan.

USC's defense also played a pivotal role in securing their win by applying consistent pressure on Louisville's offense. They recorded three sacks for seventeen yards lost and forced two fumbles, recovering both for an additional three yards gained on turnovers. Furthermore, they managed to hold off any scoring threats by defending one pass effectively.

Special teams contributed notably as well with one blocked punt adding to their defensive accomplishments. On returns, USC managed thirty-six punt return yards with their longest being twenty-three yards which set up advantageous field positions.

Despite not scoring on the ground, USC's rushing efforts were not entirely stifled; they accumulated seventy-one rushing yards across nineteen attempts with their longest run covering thirty-five yards.

In terms of efficiency within critical areas of play, USC converted sixty percent on third down and maintained perfect execution on fourth down conversions. Red zone efficiency stood at sixty percent over five attempts while goal-to-go situations saw fifty percent success from two opportunities.

While there were some minor setbacks such as one missed field goal attempt from within thirty-nine yards and three penalties costing them thirty-two penalty-yards overall – these did not significantly hinder their performance or outcome.

As fans look forward to future matchups after this commanding display by USC against Louisville Cardinals at Petco Park – remember that you can catch all upcoming games broadcasted live as we follow the Trojans' journey through this season.

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USC Trojans Outshine Louisville Cardinals in a Spectacular Offensive Display at Petco Park