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The '''USC Trojans'' football program represents the University of Southern California in the sport of American [[college football]]. The Trojans compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the South Division of the [[Pac-12 Conference]] (Pac-12). | The '''USC Trojans''' football program represents the University of Southern California in the sport of American [[college football]]. The Trojans compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the South Division of the [[Pac-12 Conference]] (Pac-12). | ||
Before they were named Trojans in 1912, USC athletic teams were called the Methodists (occasionally the "Fighting Methodists"), as well as the Wesleyans. During the early years, limitations in travel and the scarcity of major football-playing colleges on the West Coast limited its rivalries to local Southern Californian colleges and universities. Between 1911-13, USC followed the example of [[California Golden Bears|California]] and [[Stanford Cardinal|Stanford]] and dropped football in favor of rugby union. They returned as the Trojans in 1914. | Before they were named Trojans in 1912, USC athletic teams were called the Methodists (occasionally the "Fighting Methodists"), as well as the Wesleyans. During the early years, limitations in travel and the scarcity of major football-playing colleges on the West Coast limited its rivalries to local Southern Californian colleges and universities. Between 1911-13, USC followed the example of [[California Golden Bears|California]] and [[Stanford Cardinal|Stanford]] and dropped football in favor of rugby union. They returned as the Trojans in 1914. | ||
Revision as of 10:57, 21 October 2020
| First Season |
|---|
| 1888 |
| Team History |
| USC Trojans (1914-present) USC Methodists (1888-1910) |
| Conference |
| Pac-12 Conference (2011-present) Pacific-10 Conference (1978-2010) Pacific-8 Conference (1968-77) Athletic Association of Western Universities (1959-67) Pacific Coast Conference (1922-58) Independent (1888-1921) |
| Venue |
| Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (1923-present) Bovard Field (1904–10, 1914–15, 1917–22) Prager Park (1903) Chutes Park (1900) Fiesta Park (1897-98, 1902, 1904-06, 1916) Athletic Park (1895-98) |
| Key People |
| Players • Coaches |
The USC Trojans football program represents the University of Southern California in the sport of American college football. The Trojans compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the South Division of the Pac-12 Conference (Pac-12).
Before they were named Trojans in 1912, USC athletic teams were called the Methodists (occasionally the "Fighting Methodists"), as well as the Wesleyans. During the early years, limitations in travel and the scarcity of major football-playing colleges on the West Coast limited its rivalries to local Southern Californian colleges and universities. Between 1911-13, USC followed the example of California and Stanford and dropped football in favor of rugby union. They returned as the Trojans in 1914.
Publications
Programs by season
1920s
| Season/Date | Opponent | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | |||
| October 14 | vs.Arizona | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | |
| 1924 | |||
| November 1 | at California | California Memorial Stadium | |
| 1925 | |||
| October 10 | vs. Utah | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | |
| October 24 | vs.Arizona | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | |
| November 14 | vs. Montana | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | |
| November 21 | vs. Iowa | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | |
| December 12 | vs. Saint Mary's College | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | |
| 1926 | |||
| October 30 | vs. Stanford | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | |
| 1927 | |||
| October 8 | vs. Oregon State | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | |
| October 15 | at Stanford | Stanford Stadium | |
| 1928 | |||
| October 20 | at California | California Memorial Stadium | |
| 1929 | |||
| October 5 | vs. Oregon State | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | |
| October 26 | at Stanford | Stanford Stadium | |
| November 16 | at Notre Dame | Soldier Field | |
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
| Season/Date | Opponent | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | |||
| October 3 | at Washington | Husky Stadium | |
| December 29 | vs. Fresno State | Anaheim Stadium | |
| 1993 | |||
| December 30 | vs. Utah | Anaheim Stadium | |
| 1994 | |||
| January 2, 1995 | vs. Texas Tech | Cotton Bowl | |
2000s
| Season/Date | Opponent | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | |||
| December 25 | vs. Utah | Sam Boyd Stadium | |
| 2004* | |||
| January 4, 2005 | vs. Oklahoma | Orange Bowl | |
| 2005 | |||
| October 15 | at Notre Dame | Notre Dame Stadium | |
| January 4, 2006 | vs. Texas | Rose Bowl | |
| 2007 | |||
| October 6 | vs. Stanford | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | |
| January 1, 2008 | vs. Illinois | Rose Bowl | |
| 2008 | |||
| January 1, 2009 | vs. Penn State | Rose Bowl | |
2010s
| Season/Date | Opponent | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | |||
| December 31 | vs. Georgia Tech | Sun Bowl Stadium | |
| 2013 | |||
| October 26 | vs. Utah | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | |
| 2014 | |||
| October 4 | vs.Arizona State | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | |
| December 27 | vs. Nebraska | Qualcomm Stadium | |
| 2015 | |||
| December 30 | vs. Wisconsin | Qualcomm Stadium | |
| 2016 | |||
| January 2, 2017 | vs. Penn State | Rose Bowl | |
| 2017 | |||
| December 29 | vs. Ohio State | AT&T Stadium | |
| 2019 | |||
| December 27 | vs. Iowa | SDCCU Stadium | |
Media guides and yearbooks
All media guides
| 1950s | 1954 • 1955 • 1956 • 1957 • 1958 |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 1963 • 1964 • 1966 |
| 1970s | 1971 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 |
| 1980s | 1982 • 1983 • 1985 • 1986 |
| 2010s | 2016 • 2017 |
| 2020s | 2020 |
| Pac-12 Conference | |
|---|---|
| Full Members | Oregon State Beavers • Washington State Cougars |
| Basketball Venues | |
| Football Venues | Reser Stadium |
