Live-Blogging: 2019 Holiday Bowl: USC Trojans vs. Iowa Hawkeyes 12/27/2019

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Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging on Shish on College Football’. Tonight, it is 2019 Holiday Bowl, between USC Trojans and Iowa Hawkeyes. In this Big Ten-Pac12 Matchup, the Trojans and Hawkeyes are hoping to end their season on a high note.

The Trojans are led by Freshman Quarterback Kedon Slovis in passing. Vavae Malepai leads USC in rushing. While Michael Pittman, Junior leads the team in receiving.

Their team stats include, they move the ball at 462.2 YPG (335.9 through the air and 129.3 on the ground). Defensively, they allow 415.2 YPG (248.9 through the air and 166.3 on the ground).

As for the Hawkeyes, they are led by Senior Quarterback Nate Staley in passing. Tyler Goodson leads Iowa in rushing. While Ihmir Smith-Morsette leads the team in receiving.

For their team stats, they move the ball at 369.8 YPG (230.3 through the air and 139.5 on the ground). Defensively, they allow 304.3 YPG (184.2 through the air and 120.1 on the ground).
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It is USC Trojans and Iowa Hawkeyes, coming up shortly.

Trojans are in their road white with maroon trim, Maroon helmets, gold pants. Hawkeyes are in their home black jerseys, helmets, gold pants.

1st Quarter:
Iowa Hawkeyes Possession (From Left to Right):
14:54: Stadthaus kicks the ball to Smith-Marsette, who moves the ball to IOWA 26. 1st & 10.
14:49: Goodson runs the ball for a loss. 2nd & 11.
14:08: Stanley runs the ball to IOWA 27. 3rd & 9.
13:21: Stanley throws a completed pass to Smith, who is down at IOWA 36. 1st & 10.
12:42: Goodson runs the ball to IOWA 39. 2nd & 7.
12:01: Stanley throws a completed pass to Goodson, who goes ob at IOWA 46. 1st & 10.
11:22: Smith-Marsette runs the ball to USC 45. 2nd & 1.
10:40: Sargent runs the ball to USC 44. 1st & 10.
10:04: Stanley gets the ball stripped. Hawkeyes recover. Ball on IOWA. 2nd & 19.
9:11: Stanley throws a completed pass to Ragani, who is down at USC 23. 1st & 10.
8:25: TOUCHDOWN: Tracy, Jr. scores on a 23-yard TD run. Duncan kicks the PAT. USC 0, IOWA 7

USC Trojans Possession (From Right to Left):
​8:25: Duncan kicks the ball to Trojans Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on USC 25. 1st & 10.
8:18: Slovis throws a completed pass to St. Brown, who goes ob at USC 30. 2nd & 5.
7:56: Slovis throws an incomplete pass. Near Interception. 3rd & 5.
7:51: Slovis throws a completed pass to St. Brown, who goes ob at IOWA 40. 1st & 10.
7:22: Malepeai runs the ball to IOWA 32. 2nd & 2.
6:52: Slovis throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Holding called against Hawkeyes. Ball on IOWA 22. 1st & 10.
6:47: Slovis throws a completed pass to London, who is down at IOWA 14. 2nd & 2.
6:15: Malepeai runs the ball to IOWA 10. 1st & Goal.
5:40: Slovis throws a completed pass to Malepeai, for a loss at IOWA 12. 2nd & Goal.
5:12: Slovis throws a completed pass to St. Brown, who moves the ball to IOWA 4. 3rd & Goal.
4:37: TOUCHDOWN: Slovis throws a 4-yard TD pass to London. McGrath kicks PAT. USC 7, IOWA 7

Iowa Hawkeyes Possession:
​4:31: Stadthaus kicks the ball to Smith-Marsette, who moves the ball to IOWA 28. 1st & 10.
4:25: Stanley throws a completed pass to Goodson, who moves the ball to IOWA 36. 2nd & 2.
3:43: Goodson runs the ball to IOWA 38. 1st & 10.
3:00: Goodson runs the ball to IOWA 43. 2nd & 5.
2:20: Goodson runs the ball to IOWA 46. 3rd & 1.
1:44: Goodson runs the ball for no gain. 4th & 1.
:59: Stanley runs the ball to Midfield. 1st & 10.
:17: Stanley throws a completed pass to LaPorta, who goes ob at USC 47. 2nd & 7.
:00: The End of 1st Quarter.

End of 1st Quarter:
USC 7, IOWA 7

2nd Quarter:
Iowa Hawkeyes Possession (From Right to Left):
​14:54: Sargent runs the ball for a loss at USC 49. 2nd & 9.
14:13: Sargent runs the ball to USC 30. 1st & 10.
13:34: Smith-Marsette throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
13:27: Stanley throws a completed pass to LaPorta, who moves the ball to USC 16. 1st & 10.
12:50: Stanley throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
12:46: Goodson runs the ball to USC 12. 3rd & 6.
12:01: Stanley throws a completed pass to Smith, who is down at USC 6. 1st & Goal.
11:22: TOUCHDOWN: Smith-Marsette scores on a 6-yard TD run. Duncan kicks PAT. USC 7, IOWA 14

USC Trojans Possession (From Left to Right):
11:15: Shudak kicks the ball to Jones, who moves the ball to USC 23. 1st & 10.
11:11: Slovis throws a completed pass to St. Brown, who moves the ball to USC 29. 2nd & 4.
10:41: Carr runs the ball to USC 34. 1st & 10.
​10:11: Slovis throws a completed pass to Malepeai, who moves the ball to USC 40. 2nd & 6.​
9:36: Slovis throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 6.
9:32: Slovis throws a completed pass to St. Brown, who moves the ball to IOWA 47. 1st & 10.
9:04: Slovis gets sacked by Epenesa, at USC 44. 2nd & 19.
8:19: Slovis throws a completed pass to London, who moves the ball to IOWA 40. 3rd & 3.
7:38: Malepeai runs the ball to IOWA 28. 1st & 10.
7:06: Slovis throws a completed pass to St. Brown, who goes ob at IOWA 20. 2nd & 2.
6:33: Slovis throws a completed pass to Pittman, who goes ob at IOWA 16. 1st & 10.
6:03: TOUCHDOWN: Slovis throws a 16-yard TD pass to Malepeai. McGrath kicks PAT. USC 14, IOWA 14

Iowa Hawkeyes Possession:
​5:51: KICK-RETURN-TOUCHDOWN: Stadthaus kicks the ball to Smith-Marsette, who scores on a 98-yard TD return. Duncan kicks PAT. USC 14, IOWA 21

USC Trojans Possession:
5:48: Duncan kicks the ball to Trojans Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on USC 25. 1st & 10.
5:43: Carr runs the ball to USC 24. 2nd & 11.
5:09: Slovis throws a completed pass to Carr, who moves the ball to USC 25. 3rd & 10.
4:30: FUMBLE RECOVERY: Slovis lost the ball. Welch recovers the ball for Hawkeyes. Ball on USC 32. 1st & 10.
4:30: TURNOVER REVIEW: Officials reviewing the call on the field. Fumble recovered by Hawkeyes. Call reversed. Incomplete pass. 4th & 10. Ball on USC 25. 
4:27: Griffith punts the ball to Stone, who calls for a fair catch at IOWA 48. 1st & 10.

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Iowa Hawkeyes Possession:
4:16: Stanley throws a completed pass to LaPorta, who is down at USC 46. 2nd & 4.
3:44: PENATLY: False Start called against Hawkeyes. Ball on IOWA 49. 2nd & 9.
3:18: Stanley throws a completed pass to Ragani. PENALTY: Illegal Substitution called against Hawkeyes.  ​2nd & 14.
3:11: Stanley throws a completed pass to Ragini, who is down at IOWA 30. 1st & 10.
2:39: HAWKEYES TIMEOUT #1: USC 14, IOWA 21
​2:33: Goodson runs the ball to IOWA 23. 2nd & 3.
2:03: Goodson runs the ball to IOWA 20. 1st & 10.
1:26: Stanley throws a completed pass to Smith, who goes ob at IOWA 11. 1st & 10.
1:18: TOUCHDOWN: Stanley throws an 11-yard TD pass to Smith-Marsette. Duncan kicks PAT. USC 14, IOWA 28

USC Trojans Possession:
​1:18: Shudak kicks the ball to Trojans Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on USC 25. 1st & 10.
1:15: Slovis throws a batted ball. 2nd & 10.
1:08: Slovis throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 10.
:59: Slovis throws a completed pass to Vaughns, who is down at USC 40. 1st & 10.
:44: Slovis throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
:40: Slovis throws a completed pass to London, who is down at USC 46. 3rd & 4.
:38: TROJANS TIMEOUT #1: USC 14, IOWA 28
:38: HAWKEYES TIMEOUT #2: USC 14, IOWA 28
:35: Slovis throws a completed pass to Pittman, who is down at Midfield. 1st & 10.
:21: Slovis throws a completed pass to Vaughns, who is down at IOWA 39. 1st & 10.
:21: TROJANS TIMEOUT #2: USC 14, IOWA 28
:15: Slovis throws a completed pass to St. Brown, who goes ob at IOWA 14. 1st & 10.
:10: Slovis throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
:05: Slovis throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 10.
:00: FIELD GOAL: McGrath kicks 32-yard FG. USC 17, IOWA 28
:00: The End of 1st Half. Trojans will receive to start the 2nd Half. 

Halftime:
USC 17, IOWA 28

Halftime Leaders:
Passing: Stanley (IOWA) 11/12, 130 yards, TD 
Rushing: Tracy (IOWA) carry, 23 yards, TD
Receiving: St. Brown (USC) 7 receptions, 97 yards

Halftime Thoughts:
A high scoring affair. Smith-Marsette has been the difference in this game. For the Trojans, they need to put the ball in Malepeai and Carr in the  running game. 

Bowl Game Scores:

3rd Quarter:
USC Trojans Possession (From Right to Left):
15:00: Shudak kicks the ball to Hawkeyes Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on USC 25. 1st & 10.
14:55: Carr runs the ball to USC 30. 2nd & 5.
14:32: Slovis throws a completed pass to Pittman, who is down at USC 35. 1st & 10.
13:58: Slovis throws a completed pass to St. Brown, who is down at IOWA 4. PENALTY: Roughing the Passer called against Hawkeyes. Ball on IOWA 2. 1st & Goal.
13:29: TOUCHDOWN: Carr scores on a 2-yard TD run. McGrath kicks PAT. USC 24, IOWA 28

USC Trojans Possession:
​13:24: Griffith kicks onside kick. Recovered by Trojans. Ball on USC 46. 1st & 10.
13:21: Slovis throws a completed pass to Vaughns, who goes ob at IOWA 43. 1st & 10.
12:51: Slovis throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
12:50: INJURY TIMEOUT: K. Slovis is being helped off the sideline, with an arm injury. 
12:50: Matt Fink will come into the game at quarterback for USC. 
12:50: OFFICIAL REVIEW: Officials reviewing the call on the field. Incomplete pass. Call overturned. Fumble recovered by Trojans. Ball on IOWA 43. 2nd & 10.
12:28: Malepeai runs to IOWA 42. 3rd & 9.
11:53: Fink gets sacked by Neimann at Midfield. 4th & 17.
11:13: Griffith punts the ball to Cooper, who muffed the ball. Recovered by Cooper at IOWA 10. 1st & 10.

Iowa Hawkeyes Possession (From Left to Right):
​11:07: Stanley throws a completed pass to Goodson, who is down at IOWA 15. 2nd & 5.
10:29: Stanley throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 5.
10:24: Stanley throws a completed pass to LaPorta, who is down at IOWA 23. 1st & 10.
9:46: Stanley throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
9:41: Goodson runs the ball for a loss at IOWA 22. 3rd & 11.
8:57: Stanley throws a completed pass to LaPorta, who is down at IOWA 35. 1st & 10.
8:17: Young runs the ball to IOWA 42. 2nd & 3.
7:37: Young runs the ball to IOWA 47. 1st & 10.
6:54: Stanley throws a completed pass to Smith-Marsette, who goes ob at USC 19. 1st & 10.
6:38: Goodson runs the ball to USC 11. 2nd & 2.
5:54: Stanley runs the ball to USC 3. 1st & Goal.
5:24: Stanley runs the ball to USC 1. 2nd & Goal.
4:40: Stanley sneaks for no gain. 3rd & Goal.
4:08: OFFICIAL REVIEW: Officials reviewing the call on the field. Ball down at USC 1. Call Stands.
3:54: TOUCHDOWN: Goodson scores on a 1-yard TD run. Duncan kicks PAT. USC 24, IOWA 35

USC Trojans Possession:
​3:54: Shudak kicks the ball to Trojans Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on USC 25. 1st & 10.
3:49: Fink throws a completed pass to Vaughns, who goes ob at USC 32. 2nd & 3.
3:18: Carr runs the ball to USC 45. 1st & 10.
2:55: Fink throws a completed pass to Vaughns, who is down at Midfield. 2nd & 5.
2:20: FUMBLE RECOVERY: Fink throws a completed pass to Pittman, who lost the ball. Recovered by Hawkeyes. Ball on IOWA 43. 1st & 10.

Iowa Hawkeyes Possession:
2:10: Goodson runs the ball to IOWA 46. 2nd & 7.
1:33: Stanley throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 7.
1:28: Stanley throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 7.
1:20: Sleep-Dalton punts the ball to St. Brown, who calls for a fair catch at USC 15. 1st & 10.
1:16: Fink throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
1:09: Fink throws a completed pass to Carr, who is down at USC 16. 3rd & 9.
:25: Fink throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 9.
:16: Griffith punts the ball to Cooper, who is down at IOWA 37. 1st & 10.
:10: Yound runs the ball to IOWA 42. 2nd & 5.
:00: The End of 3rd Quarter.

End of 3rd Quarter:
USC 24, IOWA 35

4th Quarter:
Iowa Hawkeyes Possession (From Right to Left):
14:55: Stanley throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 5.
14:48: Stanley throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 5.
14:44: Sleep-Dalton punts the ball. PENALTY: Facemask called against Trojans. Ball on USC 11. 1st & 10.

USC Trojans Possession (From Left to Right):
14:38: Malepeai runs the ball to USC 18. 2nd & 2.
14:12: Malepeai runs the ball to USC 19. 3rd & 1.
13:46: TURNOVER: A Trojan Missnap turned into Hawkeye Takeaway. Ball on USC 6. 1st & 10.

Iowa Hawkeyes Possession:
13:40: Stanley throws a completed pass to LaPorta, who is down for no gain. 2nd & 10.
12:58: Stanley throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 10.
12:52: TOUCHDOWN: Stanley throws a 6-yard TD pass to Smith. Duncan kicks PAT. USC 24, IOWA 42

USC Trojans Possession:
12:39: Fink throws a completed pass to Christon, who is down at USC 38. 
12:26: PENALTY: False Start called against Trojans. Ball on USC 33. 1st & 15.
12:03: Fink throws a completed pass to Pittman, who goes ob at USC 39. 2nd & 9.
11:27: Fink throws a completed pass to Vaughns, who is down at USC 44. 3rd & 4.
10:45: PENALTY: Delay of Game called against Trojans. Ball on USC 39. 3rd & 9.
10:26: Fink throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 9.
10:19: Griffith punts the ball to Cooper, who calls for a fair catch at IOWA 26. 1st & 10.

Iowa Hawkeyes Possession:
10:13: Young runs the ball to IOWA 28. 2nd & 8.
9:26: Young runs for IOWA 26. 3rd & 10.
9:00: Stanley gets sacked by Johnson at IOWA 12. 3rd & 24.
8:11: Sleep-Dalton punts the ball to IOWA 43. 1st & 10.

USC Trojans Possession:
8:04: Fink throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
7:56: Malepeai runs for a loss at IOWA 45. 3rd & 12.
7:22: Fink throws a completed pass to Pittman, who moves the ball to IOWA 23. 1st & 10.
6:54: Fink throws a completed pass to St. Brown, who goes ob at IOWA 13. 1st & 10.
6:29: Fink throws a completed pass to Malepeai, who lost yardage at IOWA 14. 2nd & 11.
5:55: Fink throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 11.
5:50: Fink gets sacked at IOWA 22. 4th & 19. 
5:12: McGrath missed a 39-yard FG. Hawkeyes Ball. Ball on IOWA 21. 1st & 10.

Iowa Hawkeyes Possession:
5:05: Goodson runs the ball to IOWA 25. 2nd & 6. 
4:22: Goodson runs the ball to IOWA 28. 3rd & 3.
3:37: Stanley throws a completed pass to Weeding, who moves the ball to IOWA 45. 1st & 10.
2:52: Goodson runs for a loss at IOWA 44. 2nd & 11.
2:08: Goodson runs the ball for Midfield. 3rd & 5.
2:05: INJURY TIMEOUT: I. Taylor-Stuwart being looked at by Trojan Staff. USC 24, IOWA 42
​2:02: Stanley throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 5.
1:54: Sleep-Dalton punts the ball to USC 14, where the ball goes ob. 1st & 10.

USC Trojans Possession:
1:43: PICK-SIX: Fink throws a pick-six to Niemann. Duncan kicks PAT. USC 24, IOWA 49

USC Trojans Possession:
1:43: Shudak kicks the ball to Jimmons, who called a for a fair catch. Ball on USC 25. 1st & 10.
1:33: Fink throws a completed pass to Christon, for no gain. 2nd & 10.
1:10: Fink throws a completed pass to Malepeai, who goes for a loss. 3rd & 11.
:27: Malepeai runs the ball to end the game. 
:00: The End of Game.

Final:
USC 24, IOWA 49
USC: (8-5)
IOWA: (10-3)

​Final Leaders:
Passing: Stanley (IOWA) 18/27, 213 yards, 2 TDs
Rushing: Goodson (IOWA) 18 carries, 48 yards, TD
Receiving: Smith-Marsette (IOWA) 2 receptions, 46 yards, TD
Fantasy Star: Smith-Marsette (IOWA) 2 receptions, 46 yards, TD; 2 carries, 15 yards, TD; Kick-Return TD Fantasy Points: 25.1 Pts. 
A.J. Epenesa named 2019 Holiday Bowl Defensive Player of the Game.
Ihmir Smith-Marsette named 2019 Holiday Bowl Offensive Player of the Game. 
Iowa Hawkeyes receives the 2019 Holiday Bowl Trophy. 

Final Thoughts:
It looked like a Trojan type of game until Ihmir Smith-Marsette's kick return for a touchdown starting to become the Hawkeyes game. The Trojans Program and fans are wondering what they have to do to get back from their glory. 

For the Hawkeyes, an exclamation point for a 10-win season. Now they are going to have to find a quarterback and maybe an OL and Epenesa. 

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