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USC · offensive tendencies

12 games · 759 plays · 2025

Run / pass by down

1st down

57.4% R

2nd & long

60% P

3rd & short

67.6% R

3rd & long

76.7% P

Overall balance

Run48.7%

Pass51.3%

Red-zone run60.4%

3rd-down conv54.5%

Efficiency

Success rate51%

Explosive rate17.5%

PPA / play (CFBD)0.4

Plays / game63.3

Game script

Run when leading 7+55.1%

Run when trailing 7+42.5%

1st-down PPA (CFBD)0.24

Season12 games · 759 plays

ADVANCED

Their offense · what we must stop

CFBD advanced season stats · 2025

Efficiency · CFBD advanced

PPA / play0.34

Success49.0%

Explosiveness1.34

Pts / scoring opp4.66

Line of scrimmage

Line yards3.15

Power success75.5%

Stuffed at the line16.5%

Open-field yds1.65

Standard vs passing downs

Std-downs success53.1%

Std-downs PPA0.28

Pass-downs success38.1%

Pass-downs PPA0.52

Havoc taken

Havoc rate13.2%

Front seven7.2%

Secondary5.9%

Avg field position72.8

READ

The coach's read

SHELL AIgrounded in the numbers above

KEY 01

Load the box on first down. USC runs the ball 57.4% of the time on first down and is generating a PPA of 0.24 on those plays, which is above the threshold we consider strong. If we give them easy first-down runs, they will stay on schedule and keep our defense on the field all day at their 63-play pace.

KEY 02

Expect run in the red zone and short-yardage situations. They run 60.4% in the red zone and 67.6% on third and short. Do not let personnel substitutions or formation motion talk you out of your run fits in those spots. Giving up short-yardage touchdowns on the ground is how this game gets away from us.

KEY 03

Stay disciplined in coverage when we have a lead. Their run rate jumps to 55.1% when leading by 7 or more, which means if we get ahead they will try to grind the clock and use play-action off that tendency. Conversely, if we fall behind they shift to 57.5% pass, so our pass rush has to stay fresh and our coverage cannot let explosive plays develop. Their explosive rate of 17.5% and overall PPA of 0.4 per play both signal a capable offense that punishes mistakes in the back end.

Bottom lineUSC is a balanced, above-average offense that earns its yards in predictable situations, especially on first down and in the red zone. Win those two spots and we control the game.

SELF SCOUT

Where we're predictable

Maryland · 12 games · 783 plays · 2025

▸ Most predictable look: 3rd & long, we go pass 94.7% of the time. Worth a changeup before they catch it on film.

Run / pass by down

1st down

45% R

2nd & long

71.7% P

3rd & short

66.7% R

3rd & long

94.7% P

Overall balance

Run37.3%

Pass62.7%

Red-zone run40.8%

3rd-down conv40%

Efficiency

Success rate39.2%

Explosive rate11.7%

PPA / play (CFBD)0.15

Plays / game65.3

Game script

Run when leading 7+45.7%

Run when trailing 7+31.7%

1st-down PPA (CFBD)0.01

Season12 games · 783 plays

PERSONNEL

Roster & availability

100 players · live roster, 2025

Roster, class, and hometown are live from ESPN's public roster feed. Availability and player grades plug in from your systems (game/practice grades, injury status), so nothing here is estimated.

OFFENSE · 43

66	Aliou Bah	OL	JR	6-6 · 327	Memphis, TN
69	Logan Bennett	OL	FR	6-6 · 315	Baltimore, MD
72	Ben Beymer	OL	FR	6-8 · 317	Auburndale, FL
70	Jaylen Gilchrist	OL	FR	6-5 · 299	Virginia Beach, VA
61	Michael Hershey	OL	SO	6-5 · 295	Spring Grove, PA
77	Amory Hills	OL	FR	6-5 · 330	Baltimore, MD
75	Ryan Howerton	OL	FR	6-6 · 332	Laurel, MD
51	Michael McMonigle	OL	FR	6-7 · 297	York, PA
68	Carlos Moore	OL	JR	6-6 · 305	Bowie, MD
76	Rahtrel Perry	OL	JR	6-5 · 317	New London, CT
78	Anthony Robsock	OL	FR	6-7 · 300	Harrisburg, PA
50	Trevor Szymanski	OL	FR	6-6 · 289	Timonium, MD
73	Davon Watkins	OL	FR	6-4 · 316	Baltimore, MD
54	Lamar Williams	OL	FR	6-7 · 290	Midway, FL
15	Jackson Hamilton	QB	FR	5-11 · 185	Houston, TX
18	Roman Jensen	QB	FR	6-1 · 210	Lewisberry, PA
6	Justyn Martin	QB	JR	6-5 · 230	Inglewood, CA
12	Khristian Martin	QB	FR	6-4 · 230	Highland Springs, VA
7	Malik Washington	QB	FR	6-5 · 231	Glen Burnie, MD
19	Bud Coombs	RB	FR	5-10 · 185	Mechanicsville, MD
45	Solomon Foye	RB	FR	6-2 · 210	Elkton, MD
24	Iverson Howard	RB	FR	5-11 · 195	Gaithersburg, MD
47	Elias Johnson	RB	FR	6-0 · 210	Tempe, AZ
27	Eli Mason	RB	JR	6-2 · 223	Ashburn, VA
17	Josiah McLaurin	RB	SO	6-1 · 188	Clinton, NC
25	Nolan Ray	RB	SO	6-1 · 212	Southfield, MI
29	Colin Reynolds	RB	FR	6-2 · 205	Bethesda, MD
20	DeJuan Williams	RB	FR	5-11 · 215	Baltimore, MD
9	Dorian Fleming	TE	SO	6-3 · 245	Henrico, VA
16	Leon Haughton Jr.	TE	JR	6-5 · 231	Richmond, VA
48	Thomas McCluskey	TE	SO	6-8 · 245	New Fairfield, CT
89	AJ Szymanski	TE	JR	6-6 · 244	Timonium, MD
85	JT Taggart	TE	FR	6-7 · 236	Bowling Green, KY
88	Justin Devaughn	WR	FR	5-9 · 166	Baltimore, MD
1	Jalil Farooq	WR	SR	6-2 · 213	Lanham, MD
11	Ryan Manning	WR	SO	5-11 · 191	Glenn Dale, MD
81	Jahmari Powell-Wonson	WR	FR	6-1 · 195	Baltimore, MD
14	Jordan Scott	WR	JR	6-7 · 220	Lynchburg, VA
83	Emerson Smith	WR	FR	6-1 · 185	Stowe, VT
10	Zymear Smith	WR	FR	6-0 · 178	Ridgely, MD
84	Kaleb Webb	WR	JR	6-5 · 201	Powder Springs, GA
8	Mekhai White	WR	FR	6-5 · 201	King George, VA
21	Sean Williams	WR	SO	6-2 · 178	Washington, DC

DEFENSE · 49

47	Sebastian Antoine-Pompey	DB	SO	6-0 · 168	Mitchellville, MD
38	Taylor Best	DB	SO	6-0 · 183	Chevy Chase, MD
25	Ricardo Cooper Jr.	DB	SO	5-9 · 175	Baltimore, MD
41	Nijel Cross	DB	FR	5-10 · 196	Hyattsville, MD
33	Messiah Delhomme	DB	FR	6-2 · 196	Newport News, VA
7	Gavin Edwards	DB	SO	6-1 · 193	Alvin, SC
14	Jamare Glasker	DB	JR	6-1 · 185	Temple Hills, MD
4	Kevyn Humes	DB	SO	6-0 · 185	Baltimore, MD
15	Lloyd Irvin III	DB	FR	6-3 · 196	Springdale, MD
21	Judah Jenkins	DB	SO	5-11 · 185	Olney, MD
6	Dontay Joyner	DB	JR	6-0 · 180	Lakeland, FL
2	Braydon Lee	DB	FR	6-1 · 178	Upper Marlboro, MD
26	Shamar McIntosh	DB	SO	6-1 · 197	Washington, DC
18	Alex Moore	DB	SO	6-1 · 189	Beltsville, MD
37	Carson Petitbon	DB	SO	6-0 · 187	Annapolis, MD
27	La'khi Roland	DB	SO	6-2 · 196	Conley, GA
13	Lavain Scruggs	DB	JR	6-3 · 215	Baltimore, MD
12	Jayden Shipps	DB	FR	6-1 · 182	Severn, MD
52	Samuel Adu	DL	JR	6-3 · 277	Laurel, MD
53	Akindele Dare	DL	JR	6-2 · 268	Greenbelt, MD
64	Aaron Folivi	DL	JR	6-5 · 325	Laurel, MD
46	Dillan Fontus	DL	JR	6-6 · 292	Queens, NY
56	DD Holmes	DL	FR	6-7 · 263	Washington, DC
57	Bryce Jenkins	DL	FR	6-6 · 350	Hyattsville, MD
9	Zahir Mathis	DL	FR	6-6 · 222	Philadelphia, PA
50	EJ Moore Jr.	DL	SO	6-2 · 292	Decatur, GA
99	Dimitry Nicolas	DL	FR	6-3 · 294	Opa Locka, FL
39	Daniel Owens	DL	JR	6-4 · 266	Pikesville, MD
87	Dante Recker	DL	FR	6-7 · 245	Pittsburgh, PA
10	Cam Rice	DL	SR	6-2 · 303	Morgantown, WV
58	Joshua Simmons	DL	FR	6-6 · 286	Fort Washington, MD
91	Sedrick Smith	DL	SO	6-4 · 321	Atlanta, GA
44	Joel Starlings	DL	SO	6-4 · 302	Richmond, VA
29	Sidney Stewart	DL	FR	6-2 · 255	Joppa, MD
40	Nahsir Taylor	DL	FR	6-3 · 258	Suitland, MD
98	Eyan Thomas	DL	SO	6-3 · 328	Chichester, PA
90	Delmar White	DL	FR	6-2 · 340	Millersville, MD
0	Neeo Avery	LB	SO	6-6 · 249	Glen Burnie, MD
30	Travares Daniels II	LB	FR	6-2 · 213	Miami, FL
55	Keion Flowers	LB	FR	5-11 · 205	Odenton, MD
23	Keyshawn Flowers	LB	SO	6-2 · 220	Severn, MD
48	Darius Grimes	LB	SO	6-2 · 221	Upper Marlboro, MD
31	Michael Harris	LB	JR	6-1 · 218	Apopka, FL
35	Keyari James	LB	SO	6-3 · 236	Calgary, AB
3	Trey Reddick	LB	SO	6-4 · 218	Hampton, VA
42	DJ Samuels	LB	JR	6-1 · 238	Englewood, NJ
32	Carlton Smith	LB	FR	6-1 · 222	Norfolk, VA
49	Chris Wells	LB	SO	6-1 · 246	Washington, DC
1	Daniel Wingate	LB	JR	6-5 · 230	Bowie, MD

SPECIAL TEAMS · 8

96	Ethan Gough	LS	SR	6-1 · 230	Owings, MD
53	Kellen McConnell	LS	FR	6-2 · 232	Kensington, MD
97	Luke O'Hare	LS	FR	6-0 · 193	Hyattsville, MD
34	Bryce McFerson	P	JR	6-2 · 191	Indian Trail, NC
43	Philip Noyes	P	FR	6-3 · 212	Pittsford, NY
98	Ryan Capriotti	PK	SO	5-11 · 168	Olney, MD
46	Gavin Marshall	PK	JR	6-2 · 194	Frisco, TX
36	Sean O'Haire	PK	FR	6-2 · 188	Kildare

PRACTICE PLANNER

Defensive practice script vs USC

emphasis auto-mapped from the scout

Period	Time	Segment	Emphasis
P1	10 min	Individual / front	Block destruction, edge set, tackling angles
P2	10 min	Group · run fits	Run fits vs a 48.7% run team
P3	10 min	7-on-7	Coverage vs 51.3% pass, ball skills
P4	12 min	Team · early down	Win 1st down (they run 57.4%)
P5	10 min	Team · 3rd & long	Pressure vs 76.7% pass on 3rd & long
P6	8 min	Red zone	Heavy box vs 60.4% red-zone run
P7	8 min	Team · explosives	Eliminate chunk plays (17.5% explosive rate)
P8	6 min	2-minute	Tempo answers (63.3 plays/game)

Early-down run8 reps

Situation1st & 10 — 57.4% run

Give DHat on a hat up front, safety run fit

3rd & long pass6 reps

Situation3rd & 7+ — 76.7% pass

Give DSim pressure, drop-8 changeup

Red-zone run5 reps

SituationInside the 20 — 60.4% run

Give DHeavy box, set edges, spill

EVAL

Coverage check

does the plan rep what they actually do?

95% coverage

Covers 95% of their key tendencies. Light on 2-minute / tempo.

Situation	Opponent does	Reps	Status
Run fits (early down)	57.4% run on 1st down	22 min	Covered
Coverage vs pass	51.3% pass overall	10 min	Covered
3rd & long pressure	76.7% pass on 3rd & long	10 min	Covered
Red zone	60.4% run inside the 20	8 min	Covered
Explosive prevention	17.5% explosive rate	8 min	Covered
2-minute / tempo	63.3 plays/game	6 min	Light

▸ Run-defense periods are 41% of script time, against a 48.7% run team.

USC · offensive tendencies

Run / pass by down

Overall balance

Efficiency

Game script

Their offense · what we must stop

Efficiency · CFBD advanced

Line of scrimmage

Standard vs passing downs

Havoc taken

The coach's read

USC · defense, what it gives up

What offenses call vs them

What works on them

Havoc · provable from PBP

Situational allowed

Their defense · what we can take

Efficiency · CFBD advanced

Line of scrimmage

Standard vs passing downs

Havoc created

Where we're predictable

Run / pass by down

Overall balance

Efficiency

Game script

Roster & availability

Defensive practice script vs USC

Coverage check