DALLAS
SMU MUSTANGS
1-2
0
FINAL
16
Los Angeles
USC
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Los Angeles USC triumphed over the Dallas SMU Mustangs with a final score of 16-0. This Week 4 matchup of the 2026 season showcased USC's dominance as they improved their record, while the Mustangs struggled to get on the board.
Brock Purdy led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for 119 yards and connecting on two touchdown passes. His efficiency was complemented by George Kittle, who racked up 49 receiving yards, providing a reliable target throughout the game. Meanwhile, Christian McCaffrey contributed on the ground with 25 rushing yards, helping to maintain control of the clock and field position.
Defensively, Los Angeles USC was relentless, with Nick Martin leading the way with three total tackles. Gracen Halton applied pressure with a sack, while Ashtyn Davis made a pivotal interception, snuffing out any chance of a Mustangs comeback. The turning point came in the second quarter when Davis's pick set up another scoring drive for USC, extending their lead and sealing the fate of the Mustangs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 14 | 9 | 64% | 119 | 2 | 0 | 130.6 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 11 | 25 | 2.3 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Terrell Davis | HB | 6 | -1 | -0.2 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kittle | TE | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 17 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | — | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen Halton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karene Reid | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tycen Anderson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dondrea Tillman | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23 |

