Fansided · Jan 3, 2017
Rose Bowl Final Score: USC Penn State
Billed as the best matchup leading into the bowl season, a wild, action-packed 103rd Rose Bowl between USC and Penn State lived up to the hype.
After a strong first quarter in which USC held Penn State’s Trace McSorley to just two passing yards and intercepted him twice on their way to a 13-0 lead, the game turned on its head in the second.
The Nittany Lions’ explosive offense came alive, while 35 total points were scored between the two teams. Darnold completed touchdowns to Deontay Burnett and Darreus Rogers, while McSorley found Chris Godwin and Mike Gesicki for a pair of highlight reel scores. USC took a 27-21 lead to the half.