In their ninth year under head coach John McKay, the Trojans compiled a 9-1-1 record (6-0 against conference opponents), won the Pacific-8 Conference (Pac-8) championship, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 259 to 168. LOS ANGELES OCTOBER 19: Kenechi Udeze #94 of the USC Trojans rushes the quarterback during the Pac-10 Conference football game against the Washington Huskies at the Los Angeles Coliseum on October 19, 2002 in Los Angeles, California. Charles White blended speed and power at a level no one not even O.J. MIAMI JANUARY 2: Quarterback Carson Palmer #3 of USC throws to Alex Holmes #81 against Iowa during the FedEx Orange Bowl at Pro Player Stadium on January 2, 2003 in Miami, Florida. Please check your email for a confirmation. 1967 USC Trojans Roster Previous Year Next Year Record: 10-1 (1st of 118) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 1st in the Final AP poll Conference: AAWU Conference Record: 6-1 Coach: John McKay (10-1) Points For: 258 Points/G: 23.5 (27th of 118) Points Against: 87 More Team Info USC School History 1967 USC Statistics Schedule & Results Roster Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. The 1968 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1968 NCAA University Division football season. He then led USC into a 1-versus-2 battle for the national title against Ohio State in the 1968 season. Charles White, O.J. Later during the 1969 season, many teams wore uniform patches or helmet stickers with "100" to signify the centennial. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The following season, Ohio State was stunned in defense of their national title against Michigan, led by first-year head coach Bo Schembechler, in one of the most notable games in the rivalry. Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports. Buffalo managed just 230 points, worst in the league, while the shaky defensive squad gave up 359. The Tipoff Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena Program Dec 6 1969 USC Vs Colorado $14.99 0 bids $5.00 shipping 3d 15h or Best Offer Vintage 3.5" Jumbo USC 1975 Rose Bowl & 1978 National Champions Buttons Pins Lot $19.99 $6.10 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED 2008 usc rose bowl signed football $150.00 Free shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED Los Angeles, Calif. L, 12-14. His contributions to USC and offensive line play are significant and unique. LOS ANGELES NOVEMBER 12: Tony Boselli #71 of the University of Southern California Trojans defends during the NCAA game against the University of Arizona Wildcats at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 12, 1994 in Los Angeles, California. 6' 3" 200 lbs. USC defeated Notre Dame 24-7. (PDF copy available at. 1969-70 South Carolina Gamecocks Men's Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 25-3 (14-0, 1st in ACC MBB ) Rank: 6th in the Final AP Poll Coach: Frank McGuire More School Info ACC Reg Season Champ South Carolina (Men's) School History Roster & Stats Polls, Schedule & Results On this page: Roster Per Game Team and Opponent Stats On Saturday September 20, 1969, South Carolina hosted Duke to open the 100th college football season. ); : A centerpiece of the offensive line on what is USCs greatest team of all time? On Saturday September 20, 1969, South Carolina hosted Duke to open the 100th college football season. Jan 15, 1967; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Kansas City Chiefs running back (32) CURTIS MC CLINTON reaches for a pass defended by Green Bay Packers defensive back (24) WILLIE WOOD during Super Bowl I in the first meeting ever of the AFL and NFL Champions at Memorial Coliseum. On first down from the 2, Muir ran it in giving the Gamecocks the 27-20 lead and sending the sold out crowd of 42,791 into a frenzy. Duke's kicker Pugh would tie it at 20-20 with a 43-yard field goal. USC won 41-21. Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports. Players' Pro Stats. Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Sam Keller (9) is forced to hurry his throw by USC Trojans defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis (49) in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) is tackled by Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree Jackson (25) during their football game Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. USC, as a football program, has had iconic safeties, not necessarily iconic cornerbacks. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports. #USC needs to call him. The top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes of the Big Ten Conference defeated the defending national champions - #2 USC Trojans of the Pacific-8 Conference, 27-16. It was common to see him. Jan 1, 2004; Pasadena, CA, USA: FILE PHOTO; Southern California Trojans quarterback Matt Leinart (11) in action against the Michigan Wolverines during the 2004 Rose Bowl at the Rose Bowl. #USC honoring 1967 team Friday night. An area of concern for the Gamecocks however was the unproven offensive line. Jimmy Gunn is second from left as part of USCs 1969 Wild Bunch defensive line. The Trojans defeated the Wolverines 28-14. . Offense. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. When the Super Sophomores were seniors in 1970, OSU went undefeated in the regular season and returned to Pasadena in January 1971, but was upset by Stanford, led by Heisman Trophy winner Jim Plunkett, the first pick of the 1971 NFL Draft. In the 1969 season, Terry supposedly had problems with his hamstring and still recorded 43 tackles. Eight Trojans were selected in the 1969 NFL/AFL draft, held in late January. MIAMI JANUARY 4: Quarterback Jason White #18 of the Oklahoma Sooners reacts after throwing an interception to Matt Grootegoed #6 of the USC Trojans during the final minutes before losing 55-19 in the FedEx Orange Bowl 2005 National Championship on January 4, 2005 at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. https://trojanswire.usatoday.com/lists/usc-football-all-time-roster-defensive-starters-and-backups/, BACKUP INTERIOR LINEMAN NO. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. The sequel was the "Wild Bunch II" on Pete Carroll's early-2000s USC D-line. Claiborne is USCs only Butkus Award winner. Jack Kemp tossed for 1,981 yards. He isnt a starter because his USC career is shorter than others, but what Seau did within that career was insanely dominant. Jim Lawrence led the team in receiving with 26 catches for 386 yards and two touchdowns. Record: 10-1 (1st of 118) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Rose Bowl 14-3 versus Indiana. Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK. An area of concern for the Gamecocks however was the unproven offensive line. Coming into the game, The Gamecocks were two and a half touchdown favorites according to odds makers, both teams being favorites to win the ACC in pre season speculation. [1] The team was ranked #3 in the final AP Poll and #4 in the final Coaches Poll. Sep 28, 1986; Cleveland, OH. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. He was not nearly as gifted as Junior, but he too was an All-America, a missile seeking contact and reveling in it. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Jan 9, 1977; Pasadena, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton (10) and tackle Ron Yary (73) in action against the Oakland Raiders during Super Bowl XI at the Rose Bowl. USC won 24-7 and will advance to the Rose Bowl.Photo By Jeff Lewis-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2007 Jeff Lewis. The official 2022 Football Roster for the University of Southern California Trojans - Aldrich was a grad transfer from USC Upstate who arrived in the Queen City following a four-year career in Spartanburg in which he made 117 appearances and 94 starts. Purdue and Washington face off in the Rose Bowl on Monday. 1: DWAYNE JARRETT, STARTING WIDE RECEIVER NO. When producing a historical football roster at Trojans Wire, certain details emerge. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. A fumbled reception cost Southern Cal the ball again at its own 16. 1: RICHARD WOOD, STARTING INSIDE LINEBACKER NO. Record: 10-0-1 (5th of 122) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Rose Bowl 10-3 versus Michigan, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. South Carolina was invited to the Peach Bowl, where they were defeated by West Virginia. This might be viewed as a particularly controversial selection, but it seems appropriate to recognize a late-1950s Trojan and provide more historical diversity in terms of picking players from different eras. The Alabama game in 1970 was iconic, but that was just the start. Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports. Simpson managed to do. 1969 USC Trojans Roster Previous Year Next Year Record: 10-0-1 (5th of 122) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 3rd in the Final AP poll Conference: Pac-8 Conference Record: 6-0 Coach: John McKay (10-0-1) Points For: 261 Points/G: 23.7 (42nd of 122) Points Against: 128 More Team Info USC School History 1969 USC Statistics Schedule & Results Roster San Francisco 49ers tight end Charle Young (86) holds on to a 14-yard Joe Montana pass as he is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals Jim LeClair and Bo Harris in the first quarter of Super Bowl XVI, Jan. 24, 1982, in Pontiac, Mich. Thats why he gets the starting nod. 2: SEDRICK ELLIS, BACKUP DEFENSIVE END NO. In an era which belonged to the running game, Charle Young made significant contributions to USC at the tight end spot before a hugely productive pro career in which he blossomed as a pass-catcher and helped multiple teams reach the Super Bowl. Check out our other College Wire all-time defenses: Alabama / Auburn / Clemson / Colorado / Florida / Georgia / Iowa / LSU / Michigan / Michigan State / Nebraska / North Carolina / Ohio State / Oklahoma / Oregon / Penn State / Rutgers / Tennessee / Texas / Texas A&M, LOS ANGELES OCTOBER 7: Tim Ryan #99 of the University of Southern California Trojans waits for the next play during the NCAA game against the University of Washington Huskies at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 7, 1989 in Los Angeles, California. Or write about sports? SANTA CLARA, CA DECEMBER 05: (L-R) Member of the Pac-12 All Centrury Team Ronnie Lott, Marcus Allen, Reggie Bush, Sydney Seau representing her father Junior Seau, Joey Browner, Ron Yary, Jim McKay, on behalf of his father John McKay, stands together for this photo prior to the NCAA Pac-12 Championship game between USC Trojans and the Stanford Cardinal at Levis Stadium on December 5, 2015 in Santa Clara, California. If Adoree Jackson was the embodiment of the lightning-fast modern cornerback, Joey Browner embodied the tough-as-nails cornerback in a different era of college football history. News Ticker. : Mike Powell /Allsport. That says it all. Oct 14, 1967; South Bend, IN, USA; FILE PHOTO; Southern California Trojans running back O.J. This page was last edited on 24 January 2023, at 05:28. Clarence Davis led the team in rushing with 297 carries for 1,357 yards and nine touchdowns. Courtesy of USC Athletics. you have custom access mac external hard drive. Or write about sports? Thats it. The official 1969 Football schedule for the UCLA Bruins. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Time Magazine, January 10, 1969, 1968 NCAA University Division football season, "Young Buckeyes slight favorites over Trojans", "Hayes: 'Greatest bowl victory'; SC falls, 27-16", "Ohio State quiets skeptics, proves No. The 1968 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1968 college football season. Alabama /Arkansas /Auburn /Clemson / Colorado / Florida /Georgia /Iowa /LSU /Michigan /Michigan State /Nebraska /North Carolina /Notre Dame /Ohio State /Oklahoma /Oregon /Penn State /Rutgers /Tennessee /Texas /Texas A&M / Wisconsin, Dec 1, 2007: Los Angeles, California, USA: Southern California Trojans tight end (83) Fred Davis runs onto the field after being introduced before the start of the game against the UCLA Bruins at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Yes. LOS ANGELES NOVEMBER 1: Mike Williams #1 of USC scores a touchdown against Washington State in the third quarter November 1, 2003 at the Los Angeles Memorial Colesium in Los Angeles, California. Thats one thing we learned in the process of putting this roster together. 1: RYAN KALIL, BACKUP OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. (); : All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 1969 Football Schedule - USC Athletics USC Athletics Sports Men's Sports Baseball Basketball Football Golf Swim & Dive Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Water Polo Women's Sports Basketball Beach Volleyball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Swim & Dive Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Water Polo Tickets BUY TICKETS Purchase Now Hill (95) in front of offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva (78) and offensive tackle Zach Banner (72) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Dec 7, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Football Team inside linebacker Jon Bostic (53) listens to defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter at Heinz Field. ", 1969 South Carolina Gamecocks football team, 1969 NCAA University Division football season, 1969 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings, "1969 Atlantic Coast Conference Year Summary", "Tennessee earns win over South Carolina", "USC Gamecocks Defeat Clemson's Tigers, 27-13", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1969_South_Carolina_Gamecocks_football_team&oldid=1131413862, This page was last edited on 4 January 2023, at 01:42. Similarly, a lot of historical rankings articles and research items referred to defensive backs without differentiating between cornerbacks and safeties. This positional split was easier to drill down and identify at a more precise level, but if you have ever read an article on USCs best defensive backs of all time, you might not realize that USC was much deeper at safety than cornerback in terms of having all-time-great players. This Rose Bowl was also the beginning of a celebration of a century of college football. Welcome Home. In their tenth year under head coach John McKay, the Trojans compiled a 1001 record (60 against conference opponents), won the Pacific-8 Conference (Pac-8) championship, defeated Michigan in the Rose Bowl, and outscored their opponents 261 to 128. Gary Beban (16), Jimmy Gunn (56), Tim Rossovich (88), Bubba Scott (71) among pictured pic.twitter.com/zbK89OrSvT. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. The Eagles defeated the Cowboys 17-9. 1969--James McAlister (Pasadena Blair) rb. 2: JUNIOR SEAU, STARTING INTERIOR DEFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. NAME; WR: 2: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports. 4: TYRON SMITH, STARTING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. (PDF copy available at, Ohio State University football media guide. He revolutionized how to play his position and was ahead of his time. Was there anything Willie McGinest did at a less-than-fully-excellent level? (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images). We simply provided more spots on our roster for outside and inside linebackers. Oct 15, 2005; South Bend, IN, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver #8 Dwayne Jarrett beats Notre Dame Fighting Irish defender #22 Ambrose Wooden for a long gain to help set up the winning score at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. USC FOOTBALL DEPTH CHART *Updated Dec. 26, 2022. As you go through the five starters on the offensive line, their dominance makes it easy to see why they were given the top spot on the depth chart. Lets put it this way: Carson Palmer had a season in 2002. But their legacy is more than victories and a championship. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images). The defending national champion Trojans finished undefeated with one tie, which occurred at the end of the regular season against ninth-ranked Notre Dame. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Sign up for the Trojans Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. [14] Richard Nixon called the Rose Bowl Game, "the prize game of all bowl games. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images). USA TODAY Sports. Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Network. . The Trojans defeated the Irish 34-31. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. No. In their tenth year under head coach John McKay, the Trojans compiled a 1001 record (60 against conference opponents), won the Pacific-8 Conference (Pac-8) championship, defeated Michigan in the 1970 Rose Bowl, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 261 to 128. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. The USC Trojans won 45-28. #USC re-enters the conversation for an elite cornerback. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports. @RollTideWire and @VolsWire join #USC in an exclusive club for both football and hoops in this college sports cycle. Coming into the game, The Gamecocks were two and a half touchdown favorites according to odds makers, both teams being favorites to win the ACC in pre season speculation. It's history that USC went undefeated against ACC opponents in football and in regular-season basketball that 1969-70 season. They'll be joined by highly touted true freshman Tackett Curtis.. Enjoy and debate our selections in this special historical series at Trojans Wire. The team was ranked #2 in . We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [2] Schedule Rankings [ edit] Even among the boys at USC, Scott Ross was a wild one. Woolard died in 1998. . Oct 14 (Sat) TBD. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 8 Oct 1988: Mark Carrier #7 of the USC Trojans goes up for an interception during the Trojans 42-14 victory over the Oregon Ducks at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. No. [1] The team was ranked third in the final AP Poll and fourth in the final Coaches Poll. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images). We couldnt pick everyone with only two spots on the depth chart. Although the Bengals led the game in first downs, total yards and touchdowns, San Francisco won 26-21. Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK. Place Season Ticket Deposit. Sam Baker is undoubtedly one of the greatest offensive linemen USC has ever produced, but gosh, the 10 linemen picked in front of him had even better credentials in our eyes. Check out our other College Wire all-time lineups: BACKUP WIDE RECEIVER NO. They play their home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles.. Carriers consistency, married with his centrality in leading USC to three straight Rose Bowls in the late 1980s, counts for a lot. Elmer "Gloomy Gus" Henderson: 1919-1924, 45-7-0. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 1970--Pat Haden (La Puente Bishop Amat) qb. Actor Will Ferrell (L) and Ryan Kalil #67 of the USC Trojans celebrate a 23-9 win over the California Golden Bears during the game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 18, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. 1: MATT GROOTEGOED, BACKUP OUTSIDE LINEBACKER NO. The complete USC bubble guide for the first weekend of March, Lincoln Riley needs to give Gary Patterson a phone call, Picking the 2023 Pac-12 Women's Basketball Tournament, Pac-12 and ACC conference realignment chessboard: The roadmap for every school, 5 keys for USC's Pac-12 regular season finale vs Arizona State, Pac-12 Women's Basketball Tournament: Day 2 results (quarterfinals), Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Dietzel post game said "That fourth down play at midfield with better than 10 minutes to go in the game was the biggest gamble that I've ever taken" also adding "Possibly the most amazing thing about our defense was that we played almost the whole game with Pat Watson and three true sophomores in the Secondary. USC. 30 Aug 1998: Linebacker Chris Claiborne #55 of the University of Southern California Trojans looks on during the Pigskin Classic game against the Purdue University Boilermakers at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. Which position groups will be key for each of the Way-Too-Early college football top 25 teams . USC Trojans Roster. The Buffalo Bills of the American Football League ended the 1969 season with a record of 4 wins and 10 losses, finishing third in the AFL's East Division. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. After his eligibility was used up, Terry was drafted in the 6th round by the Detroit Lions. In their tenth year under head coach John McKay, the Trojans compiled a 10-0-1 record , won the Pacific-8 Conference championship, defeated Michigan in the Rose Bowl, and outscored their opponents 261 to 128. 2: BRAD BUDDE, BACKUP OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. If members of Wild Bunch II get membership on USCs all-time two-deep depth chart, we have to include Jimmy Gunn, part of the original Wild Bunch defensive line on 1969s Rose Bowl-winning team. [13] They were captained by Heisman Trophy winner O. J. Simpson; it was the third of four consecutive Rose Bowl appearances forUSC. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. 1969 USC Trojans Schedule and Results | College Football at Sports-Reference.com via Sports Logos.net About logos 1969 USC Trojans Schedule and Results Previous Year Next Year Record: 10-0-1 (5th of 122) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 3rd in the Final AP poll Conference: Pac-8 Conference Record: 6-0 Coach: John McKay (10-0-1) Points For: 261 Picking the backups for the offensive line was hard, because that was a choice between the No. home sex pictures married couples 2: LEONARD WILLIAMS, STARTING DEFENSIVE END NO. Clarence Davis led the team in rushing with 297 carries for 1,357 yards and nine touchdowns. [2] Simpson won both the Heisman Trophy and the Walter Camp Award. The University of Southern California Trojans defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 38-17. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Dec 2, 1972; Los Angeles, CA, USA: FILE PHOTO; Southern California Trojans running back Sam Cunningham (39) leaps over the pile against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Do you have a sports website? at. 1: TONY BOSELLI, STARTING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. Did You Know?? Jim Jones led the team in passing, completing 88 of 210 passes for 1,230 yards with 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Read more about our data coverage. In their ninth year under head coach John McKay, the Trojans compiled a 9-1-1 record (6-0 against conference opponents), won the Pacific-8 Conference (Pac-8) championship, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 259 to 168. 3: BRUCE MATTHEWS, STARTING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. Buy Tickets. The Gamecocks had a 10-3 lead at the half thanks to a Rudy Holloman 60 yard rushing touchdown, and a 30-yard field goal from Billy DuPre. 5: RON MIX, STARTING WIDE RECEIVER NO. Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports. Thats the tweet. Period. USC won 44-13. Long Photography-USA TODAY Sports. Oct 7 (Sat) TBD. [2] Contents 1 Schedule 2 Game summaries Adrian Young was born in Dublin but played College Football at USC and went on to have a career with the Philadelphia Eagles! His cutback touchdown run against UCLA in 1967 is the most famous run in USC football history. Ron Mix was a pioneer in strength training, and how football players evolved in taking care of their bodies. This was only the second time in the Rose Bowl where the #1 and #2 teams in the AP Poll played and only the third time in a bowl game: the 1963 Rose Bowl was the first and the 1964 Cotton Bowl Classic was the second. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Dec 18, 1988; Cleveland, OH, USA; FILE PHOTO; Houston Oilers guard (74) Bruce Matthews and Cleveland Browns linebacker (57) Clay Matthews (brothers) leave the field after the Browns defeated the Oilers 28-23. If you have a two-deep to fill out, that means only two of USCs many Heisman-winning running backs can make the cut. As a team representing USC, we focus on maintaining a strong work ethic, sense of dedication, and the traditions of our university in an environment that is fun and inspiring. 1: ADRIAN YOUNG, BACKUP INSIDE LINEBACKER NO. The 1969 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1969 college football season. The greatest running back at a school known for producing great running backs? Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports. USC's other returners are Chris Thompson Jr. (Sr.), Raesjon Davis (Jr.), Carson Tabaracci (R-Fr.) SR. . Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Yep, that earns a spot on this roster for Brown. then went on to become an All-Pac-12 offensive lineman at USC . The Raiders defeated the Vikings 32-14 giving the Raiders their first Super Bowl Championship. The 2023 USC Trojans football team will represent the University of Southern California as a member of the Pac-12 Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season.The Trojans are expected to be led by Lincoln Riley in his second year as head coach. 2: RON YARY, STARTING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. Our primary goal is to represent the University of Southern California at competitions across the country. All rights reserved. An incident report provided by USC showed campus police responded to a "housing complaint . [11][12] They had been ranked first since October14, but dropped to second after Ohio State routed #4 Michigan;[9][10] USC stayed in that runner-up position even after the 2121 tie on November30. Aug 15, 1998; Vanderbilt, TN, USA; FILE PHOTO; Tennessee Oilers tackle Bruce Matthews (74) in action against the Washington Redskins during a pre-season game at Vanderbilt Stadium. Polamalu comes as close as anyone to the Ronnie Lott standard at safety. @LonghornsWire notes that Gary Patterson is stepping down from his role on Sark's Texas staff. Manny Rubio-USA TODAY NETWORK. He flew around the ball and was a classic Pete Carroll defensive wrecking ball. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. denotes games not played at Rose Bowl Stadium. It was the first of three with the national championship on the line for both schools. With only one minute and twenty five seconds left, the Gamecocks completed a 12 play scoring drive, beginning at their own 25 yard line. Is he a disgraced man and a pariah? Simpson in action against Notre Dame at Notre Dame Stadium. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Jim Jones led the team in passing, completing 88 of 210 passes for 1,230 yards with 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Oct 19, 1969; Boston, MA, USA; FILE PHOTO: Boston Patriots linebacker Marty Schottenheimer (54) is hit by San Diego Chargers tackle Ron Mix (74) at Harvard Stadium. Twitter Football: Instagram Football: Tickets Football: Schedule Football: Roster Football: News Golf (M) Golf (M): . The official depth chart of the 2022 USC Trojans Football team. His dominance as a wide receiver was impossible to ignore. The team played home games at Carolina Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. Ohio State had one fumble, but managed to keep possession.[3][4][5][6]. The fact that USC had Heisman running backs in 1979 and 1981 is no accident. One of the anchors of the Wild Bunch II defensive line in the Pete Carroll years. #USC re-enters the conversation for an elite cornerback. USC Gamecocks Football Spring roster update: Gamecocks transfers get their numbers at South Carolina . An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. PAC-12. Few USC players crammed more production and more contributions to team success into a collegiate career than Del Rio. Find out more. We didnt enjoy leaving some great Trojans off this roster, but we had to. The Buckeyes featured a group called "The Super Sophomores" playing in their first varsity season: John Brockington, Leo Hayden, Rex Kern, Jim Otis, Jim Stillwagon, and Jack Tatum. Just after the start of the 2nd quarter, USC's Holloman scored on a 60 yard run, giving the Gamecocks a 10-3 lead that they would take into the break. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 1: TIM ROSSOVICH, BACKUP DEFENSIVE END NO. Overwhelming and unforgettable. Bregel is a two-time consensus All-American. Ryan recorded 20 sacks and 28 tackles for loss in a historically dominant 1989 season. Dec 11, 1977; Foxboro, MA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New England Patriots running back Sam Cunningham (39) in action against the Miami Dolphins at Foxboro Stadium.