2017 USC Trojans football team

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2017 USC Trojans football
USC Trojans logo.svg
Pac-12 champion
Pac-12 South Division champion
Conference Pac-12 Conference
DivisionSouth Division
Ranking
CoachesNo. 10
APNo. 12
Record11–3 (8–1 Pac-12)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Tee Martin (3rd season)
Offensive scheme Multiple
Defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast (3rd season)
Base defense 5–2
Captain
4
Home stadium Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Seasons
←  2016
2018  →
2017 Pac-12 Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
North Division
No. 20 Stanford xy  7 –2   9 –5  
No. 16 Washington x  7 –2   10 –3  
Washington State  6 –3   9 –4  
Oregon  4 –5   7 –6  
California  2 –7   5 –7  
Oregon State  0 –9   1 –11  
South Division
No. 12 USC xy$  8 –1   11 –3  
Arizona State  6 –3   7 –6  
Arizona  5 –4   7 –6  
UCLA  4 –5   6 –7  
Utah  3 –6   7 –6  
Colorado  2 –7   5 –7  
Championship: USC 31, Stanford 28
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2017 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California in the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They played their home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum as members of the South Division of the Pac-12 Conference. They were led by second-year head coach Clay Helton. They finished the season 11–3, 8–1 in Pac-12 play to be champions of the South Division. They represented the South Division in the Pac-12 Championship Game where they defeated Stanford to become Pac-12 Champions. They were invited to play in the Cotton Bowl where they were soundly defeated at the hands of Ohio State, 24–7.

Contents

Personnel

Coaching staff

NamePositionSeasons at
USC		Alma materBefore USC
Clay Helton Head coach7 Houston (1994) Memphis – offensive coordinator (2009)
John Baxter Special teams coordinator, tight ends coach6 Iowa State (1987) Michigan – special teams (2015)
Ronnie Bradford Secondary coach2 Colorado (1995) LA Tech – defensive backs, special teams (2015)
Neil Callaway Offensive line coach2 Alabama (1977) Western Kentucky – offensive line (2015)
Tyson Helton Quarterbacks coach, pass game coordinator2 Houston (1999) Western Kentucky – quarterbacks, offensive coordinator (2015)
Tee Martin Offensive coordinator, wide receivers coach6 Tennessee (2000) Kentucky – wide receivers (2011)
Deland McCullough Tailbacks coach, run game coordinator1 Miami (OH) (1995) Indiana – tailbacks (2016)
Johnny NansenLinebackers coach, recruiting coordinator, assistant head coach4 Washington State (1997) Washington – special teams, running backs (2013)
Clancy Pendergast Defensive coordinator4 Arizona (1990) San Francisco 49ers – linebackers (2015)
Kenechi Udeze Defensive line coach3 USC (2003) Pittsburgh – asst. strength & conditioning (2014)
Ivan LewisStrength and conditioning4 San Diego (2003) Washington – strength & conditioning (2013)
Brett ArceDefensive assistant (DB)2 Stony Brook (2012) Stony Brook – asst. tight ends (2015)
Austin ClarkDefensive assistant (DL)2 California (2014) California – recruiting assistant (2015)
Prentice GillOffensive assistant (WR)2 Old Dominion (2012) San Jose State – graduate assistant (DB) (2015)
Dane StevensOffensive assistant (OL)3 USC (2016) USC - student assistant coach (2016)
Bryan Ellis Offensive analyst1 UAB (2011) Western Kentucky – Wide receivers coach (2015)

Roster

2017 USC Trojans Football roster

Quarterback

  • 13 Jack Sears – Freshman (6′3, 195)
  • 14 Sam Darnold – Redshirt.svg Sophomore (6′4, 225)
  • 15 Thomas Fitts – Redshirt.svg Sophomore (6′2, 195)
  • 16 Holden Thomas – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′5, 195)
  • 19 Matt Fink – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′3, 195)

Tailback

  •  7 Stephen Carr – Freshman (6′0, 210)
  • 25 Ronald Jones II – Junior (6′1, 195)
  • 26 James Toland IV – Redshirt.svg Senior (5′11, 195)
  • 28 Aca'Cedric Ware – Junior (6′0, 195)
  • 29 Vavae Malepeai – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′0, 190)
  • 30 Corbin Jountti – Redshirt.svg Senior (6′0, 205)
  • 37 Ben Easington – Freshman (5′10, 205)
  • 38 Chris Edmondson – Redshirt.svg Freshman (5′11, 210)

Fullback

  • 47 Reuben Peters – Redshirt.svg Junior (6′0, 225)

Wide receiver

  •  1 Joseph Lewis IV – Freshman (6′2, 205)
  •  4 Steven Mitchell– Redshirt.svg Senior (5′10, 190)
  •  6 Michael Pittman Jr. – Sophomore (6′4, 210)
  •  9 Randal Grimes – Freshman (6′4, 205)
  • 10 Jalen Greene – Redshirt.svg Junior (6′1, 200) (+QB)
  • 15 Keyshawn 'Pie' Young – Sophomore (5′11, 175) (+CB)
  • 17 Josh Imatorbhebhe – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′2, 210)
  • 21 Tyler Vaughns – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′2, 180)
  • 23 Velus Jones Jr. – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′0, 185)
  • 24 Jake Russell – Redshirt.svg Sophomore (5′11, 170)
  • 36 Jack Webster – Freshman (6′0, 185)
  • 41 Milo Stewart – Redshirt.svg Senior (5′9, 170)
  • 80 Deontay Burnett – Junior (6′0, 170)
  • 81 Trevon Sidney – Redshirt.svg Freshman (5′11, 170)
  • 85 Jackson Boyer – Redshirt.svg Senior (6′3, 185)
  • 87 Matt Nyman – Freshman (6′2, 185)

Tight end

  • 82 Tyler Petite – Junior (6′5, 235)
  • 83 Josh Falo – Freshman (6′6, 235)
  • 84 Erik Krommenhoek – Freshman (6′5, 245)
  • 87 Alec Hursh – Redshirt.svg Junior (6′3, 210)
  • 88 Daniel Imatorbhebhe – Redshirt.svg Sophomore (6′4, 240)
  • 89 Austin Applebee – Redshirt.svg Junior (6′6, 240)
 

Offensive Lineman

  • 50 Toa Lobendahn – OT – Redshirt.svg Junior (6′3, 295)
  • 52 Jacob Daniel – OG – Junior (6′4, 310)
  • 54 Jalen McKenzie – OG – Freshman (6′5, 307)
  • 56 Jordan Austin – OG-OT – Redshirt.svg Junior (6′5, 300)
  • 60 Viane Talamaivao – OG – Senior (6′2, 315)
  • 62 Brett Neilon – C – Freshman (6′2, 295)
  • 63 Roy Hemsley – OG-OT – Redshirt.svg Sophomore (6′5, 310)
  • 64 Richie Wenzel – C – Redshirt.svg Junior (6′3, 250)
  • 65 Frank Martin II – OG – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′5, 310)
  • 66 Cole Smith – C – Redshirt.svg Sophomore (6′4, 280)
  • 68 Alijah Vera-Tucker – OG-OT – Freshman (6′4, 300)
  • 70 Chuma Edoga – OT – Junior (6′4, 290)
  • 72 Andrew Vorhees – OT-OG – Freshman (6′6, 290)
  • 73 Austin Jackson – OT – Freshman (6′6, 290)
  • 74 Nico Falah – C-OT – Redshirt.svg Senior (6′4, 280)
  • 76 Clayton Johnston – OT – Redshirt.svg Sophomore (6′6, 285)
  • 77 Chris Brown – OG-OT – Redshirt.svg Junior (6′5, 300)
  • 78 Nathan Smith – OT – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′6, 275)

Defensive tackle

  • 44 Malik Dorton – Redshirt.svg Junior (6′2, 280)
  • 51 Marlon Tuipulotu – Freshman (6′3, 295)
  • 78 Jay Tufele – Freshman (6′3, 295)
  • 79 Connor Rossow – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′2, 305)
  • 89 Christian Rector – Redshirt.svg Sophomore (6′5, 275)
  • 91 Brandon Pili – Freshman (6′4, 320)
  • 93 Liam Jimmons – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′5, 280)
  • 94 Rasheem Green – Junior (6′5, 280)
  • 95 Kenny Bigelow Jr. – Redshirt.svg Senior (6′3, 295)
  • 97 Jacob Lichtenstein – Freshman (6′5, 255)
  • 98 Josh Fatu – Senior (6′3, 290)

Defensive End / Outside Linebacker

  • 31 Hunter Echols – Freshman (6′5, 240)
  • 45 Porter Gustin – Junior (6′5, 260)
  • 49 Matt Bayle – Redshirt.svg Sophomore (6′2, 215)
  • 53 Bryce Matthews – Freshman (6′3, 220)
  • 90 Connor Murphy – Sophomore (6′7, 255)
  • 99 Oluwole Betiku Jr. – Sophomore (6′3, 250)

Placekicker

  • 40 Chase McGrath – Freshman (6′0, 190)
  • 49 Michael Brown – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′2, 195)

Holder

  • 46 Wyatt Schmidt – Redshirt.svg Junior (6′3, 210) (+K)
 

Linebacker

  • 10 John Houston Jr. – Redshirt.svg Sophomore (6′3, 220)
  • 13 Vi Jones – Freshman (6′3, 220)
  • 34 Olajuwon Tucker – Senior (6′3, 230)
  • 35 Cameron Smith – Junior (6′2, 245)
  • 41 Juliano Falaniko – Freshman (6′4, 220)
  • 42 Uchenna Nwosu – Senior (6′3, 235)
  • 50 Grant Moore – Redshirt.svg Junior (6′0, 210)
  • 52 Christian Herrera – Redshirt.svg Senior (6′1, 210)
  • 54 Tayler Katoa – Freshman (6′2, 220)
  • 56 Jordan Iosefa – Sophomore (6′2, 215)

Cornerback

  •  8 Iman Marshall – Junior (6′1, 200)
  •  9 Greg Johnson – Freshman (5′11, 195)
  • 16 Dominic Davis – Junior (5′10, 180) (+TB)
  • 18 Jalen Jones – Redshirt.svg Junior (5′8, 165)
  • 22 Je'Quari Godfrey – Freshman (6′2, 185)
  • 23 Jonathan Lockett – Senior (5′11, 180)
  • 24 Isaiah Langley – Junior (6′0, 170)
  • 25 Jack Jones – Sophomore (5′11, 170)
  • 27 Ajene Harris – Redshirt.svg Junior (5′11, 190)
  • 30 Yoofi Quansah – Redshirt.svg Senior (5′8, 170)

Safety

  •  2 Bubba Bolden – Freshman (6′3, 190)
  •  4 Chris Hawkins – Redshirt.svg Senior (5′11, 185)
  •  6 Isaiah Pola-Mao – Freshman (6′4, 200)
  •  7 Marvell Tell – Junior (6′3, 190)
  • 14 Ykili Ross – Redshirt.svg Sophomore (6′0, 200) (+CB)
  • 21 Jamel Cook – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′3, 185)
  • 26 Davonte Nunnery – Redshirt.svg Junior (5′10, 200)
  • 28 C.J. Pollard – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′1, 185)
  • 31 Richard Hagestad – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′1, 205)
  • 37 Matt Lopes – Redshirt.svg Senior (5′11, 195)

Long snappers

  • 48 Damon Johnson – Freshman (6′0, 205)
  • 61 Jake Olson – Redshirt.svg Sophomore (6′4, 210)

Punter

  • 36 Chris Tilbey – Redshirt.svg Junior (6′5, 205)
  • 46 Reid Budrovich – Redshirt.svg Junior (5′11, 185)
  • 47 James Bermingham Jr. – Redshirt.svg Junior (6′4, 185)
2017 USC Football Roster (07/26/2017)

Returning starters

USC returns 26 starters in 2017, including 12 on offense, 11 on defense, and 3 on special teams.

Key departures include Justin Davis (TB – 6 games), JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR – 13 games), Darreus Rogers (WR – 13 games), De'Quan Hampton (WR), Isaac Whitney (WR), Taylor McNamara (TE – 11 games), Zach Banner (OT – 11 games), Chad Wheeler (OT – 11 games), Damien Mama (OL – 12 games), Jordan Simmons (OL – 2 games), Stevie Tu'ikolovatu (DT – 12 games), Quinton Powell (LB), Michael Hutchings (ILB – 13 games), Adoree' Jackson (CB – 13 games), Leon McQuay III (S – 12 games), Zach Smith (LS – 13 games).

Other departures include Joel Foy (LB), Deion Hart (S).

Transfers

The Trojans lost 5 players due to transfer. One transfer during the 2017 season.

NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownTransfer to
Max Browne #4QB6'5220Junior Redshirt.svg Sammamish, WA Pitt
Kevin Scott#53DT6'5315Junior Los Angeles, CA Arizona Western / Nevada
Khaliel Rodgers Sr.#62OG6'3315Junior Redshirt.svg New Castle, DE North Carolina
E.J. Price#75OT6'6325Freshman Dacula, GA Kentucky
Noah Jefferson#91DT6'6315Sophomore Las Vegas, NV Arizona Western / Ole Miss
Cary Angeline #86TE6'6230Freshman Redshirt.svg Exton, PA N.C. State

Depth chart

Projecting Depth Chart 2017

True Freshman
Double Position : *

Recruiting class

College recruiting information (2017)
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Stephen Carr
#3 TB 		Fontana, California Summit High School6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)202 lb (92 kg)February 1, 2017 (Signed) / March 23, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: 5 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    
Joseph Lewis IV
#4 WR 		Los Angeles, California Hawkins High School6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)204 lb (93 kg)February 1, 2017 (Signed) / February 1, 2017 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: 5 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    
Austin Jackson
#8 OT 		Phoenix, Arizona North Canyon High School6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)280 lb (130 kg)February 1, 2017 (Signed) / February 1, 2017 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    
Jay Tufele
#3 DT 		South Jordan, Utah Bingham High School6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)297 lb (135 kg)February 1, 2017 (Signed) / February 1, 2017 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    
Marlon Tuipulotu
#5 DT 		Independence, Oregon Central High School6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)295 lb (134 kg)January 30, 2017 (Enrolled) / January 23, 2017 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    
Bubba Bolden
#6 S 		Las Vegas, Nevada Bishop Gorman High School6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)190 lb (86 kg)February 1, 2017 (Signed) / January 7, 2017 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    
Levi Jones
#6 OLB 		Austin, Texas Westlake High School6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)215 lb (98 kg)February 1, 2017 (Signed) / February 1, 2017 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    
Greg Johnson
#1 ATH CB 		Los Angeles, California Hawkins High School5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)185 lb (84 kg)February 1, 2017 (Signed) / February 1, 2017 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    
Jack Sears
#5 QB-Pro		 San Clemente, California San Clemente High School6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)200 lb (91 kg)January 11, 2017 (Enrolled) / November 13, 2016 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    
Alijah Vera-Tucker
#15 OT 		Oakland, California Bishop O'Dowd High School6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)291 lb (132 kg)February 1, 2017 (Signed) / August 5, 2016 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    
Isaiah Pola-Mao
#14 S 		Phoenix, Arizona Mountain Pointe High School6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)190 lb (86 kg)February 1, 2017 (Signed) / January 27, 2017 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    
Hunter Echols
#9 WDE 		Los Angeles, California Cathedral High School6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)231 lb (105 kg)February 1, 2017 (Signed) / August 5, 2016 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    
Josh Falo
#4 TE 		Sacramento, California Inderkum High School6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)235 lb (107 kg)February 1, 2017 (Signed) / February 1, 2017 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    
Brett Neilon
#2 C 		Rancho Santa Margarita, California Santa Margarita Catholic High School6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)280 lb (130 kg)February 1, 2017 (Signed) / June 8, 2016 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    
Andrew Vorhees
#35 OT 		Kingsburg, California Kingsburg High School6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)290 lb (130 kg)January 11, 2017 (Enrolled) / June 10, 2016 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    
Randal Grimes
#23 ATH WR 		Las Vegas, Nevada Desert Pines High School6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)205 lb (93 kg)February 1, 2017 (Signed) / April 16, 2016 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    
Juliano Falaniko
#17 ILB 		Pago Pago, American Samoa Leone High School6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)200 lb (91 kg)February 1, 2017 (Signed) / April 23, 2016 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    
Tayler Katoa
#33 ATH OLB 		Layton, Utah Layton High School6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)222 lb (101 kg)January 11, 2017 (Enrolled) / December 15, 2016 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    
Jacob Lichtenstein
#19 SDE 		Fort Lauderdale, Florida Cypress Bay High School6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)248 lb (112 kg)February 1, 2017 (Signed) / August 16, 2016 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    
Erik Krommenhoek
#21 TE 		Danville, California Monte Vista High School6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)243 lb (110 kg)February 1, 2017 (Signed) / June 20, 2016 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    
Je'Quari Godfrey
#71 CB 		Oakland, California Bishop O'Dowd High School6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)185 lb (84 kg)February 1, 2017 (Signed) / January 15, 2017 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    
Brandon Pili
#60 DT 		Portland, Oregon Westview High School6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)310 lb (140 kg)February 1, 2017 (Signed) / January 21, 2017 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    
Damon Johnson
#4 LS 		Glendora, California Glendora High School / Citrus JC6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)205 lb (93 kg)January 11, 2017 (Enrolled) / December 27, 2016 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout:    247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: 2 stars.svg    
Jalen McKenzie
#19 OG 		Concord, California Clayton Valley High School6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)307 lb (139 kg)Blueshirt 18' - January 16, 2017 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    
Austin Applebee
TE 		Seneca, Illinois Arizona Western College 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)240 lb (110 kg)Walk-On / 2017 (Transfer) 
Recruit ratings: Scout:    247Sports:    ESPN:   
Chase McGrath
K 		Newport Beach, California Mater Dei High School6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)190 lb (86 kg)Walk-On / March 10, 2017 (Signed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     247Sports:    ESPN:   
Bean Easington
TB 		Evanston, Illinois Evanston High School5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)205 lb (93 kg)Walk-On / August 1, 2017 (Signed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout:    247Sports:    ESPN:   
Jack Webster
WR 		La Canada, California Loyola High School6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)185 lb (84 kg)Walk-On / August 1, 2017 (Signed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout:    247Sports:    ESPN:   
Matt Nyman
WR 		Los Angeles, California Brentwood High School6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)185 lb (84 kg)Walk-On / August 1, 2017 (Signed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout:    247Sports:    ESPN:   
Bryce Matthews
OLB 		Los Angeles, California Bishop Montgomery High School6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)220 lb (100 kg)Walk-On / August 1, 2017 (Signed) 
Recruit ratings: Scout:    247Sports:    ESPN:   
Corbin Jountti
TB 		Bakersfield, California Northern Arizona Lumberjacks football 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)205 lb (93 kg)Walk-On / 2017 (Transfer) 
Recruit ratings: Scout:    247Sports:    ESPN:   
Recruit rankings:    Scout: #7    247Sports: #6    ESPN: #8
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, ESPN, and On3 may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2017 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 1, 2017.

Scholarship distribution chart

redshirt year used / redshirt year eligible / * : Former walk-on

- 85 scholarships permitted, 85 currently allotted to players.

- USC can sign 15-20 players in the class of 2018 count contingent on 9 graduating SRs (Lockett and Tucker burned redshirt in 2017), NFL early entries and transfers.

Projecting Scholarship Distribution 2017

2017 NFL Draft

NFL Combine

The official list of participants for the 2017 NFL Combine was released on Wednesday (February 15), featuring USC football players OT Zach Banner, TB Justin Davis, CB Adoree’ Jackson, OG Damien Mama, WR Darreus Rogers, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, NT Stevie Tu’ikolovatu and OT Chad Wheeler.

The eight Trojans were tested at the Combine in Indianapolis beginning on February 28 through March 6.

Trojans who didn't nab an invite include S Leon McQuay III, TE Taylor McNamara, LB Michael Hutchings, LB Quinton Powell, OG Jordan Simmons, WR De'Quan Hampton, WR Isaac Whitney & LS Zach Smith. They waited until USC's Pro Day to get in front of NFL scouts

Team players drafted into the NFL

PlayerPositionRoundPickNFL Team
Adoree' Jackson (Junior) Cornerback 118 Tennessee Titans
JuJu Smith-Schuster (Junior) Wide receiver 262 (30) Pittsburgh Steelers
Zach Banner Offensive tackle 4137 (30) Indianapolis Colts
Leon McQuay III Safety 6218 (35) Kansas City Chiefs
Stevie Tu'ikolovatu Defensive tackle 7223 (5) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Chad Wheeler Offensive tackle UDFA- New York Giants
Damien Mama (Junior) Offensive guard UDFA- Kansas City Chiefs
Darreus Rogers Wide receiver UDFA- Seattle Seahawks
Justin Davis Tailback UDFA- Los Angeles Rams
Isaac Whitney Wide receiver UDFA- Oakland Raiders
De'Quan Hampton Wide receiver UDFA- Detroit Lions
Taylor McNamara Tight end UDFA- Cleveland Browns
Jordan Simmons Offensive guard UDFA- Oakland Raiders
Quinton Powell Linebacker UDFA- New Orleans Saints
Zach Smith Long snapper UDFA--
* : Projecting Round

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 22:15 p.m. Western Michigan *No. 4
 P12N W 49–3161,125
September 95:30 p.m.No. 14 Stanford No. 4
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA (rivalry)
 FOX W 42–2477,614
September 165:30 p.m. Texas *No. 4
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
FOXW 27–24 1OT84,714
September 2312:30 p.m.at California No. 5
 ABC W 30–2046,747
September 297:30 p.m.at No. 16 Washington State No. 5
ESPNL 27–3033,773
October 71:00 p.m. Oregon State No. 14
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
P12NW 38–1060,314
October 145:00 p.m. Utah No. 13
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
 ABC W 28–2772,382
October 214:30 p.m.at No. 13 Notre Dame *No. 11
 NBC L 14–4977,622
October 287:45 p.m.at Arizona State No. 21
 ESPN W 48–1753,446
November 47:45 p.m.No. 23 Arizona Dagger-14-plain.pngNo. 17
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
ESPNW 49–3570,225
November 111:00 p.m.at Colorado No. 11
FOXW 38–2449,337
November 185:00 p.m. UCLA No. 10
ABCW 28–2382,407
December 15:00 p.m.vs. No. 12 StanfordNo. 10
ESPNW 31–2848,031
December 295:30 p.m.vs. No. 5 Ohio State *No. 8
ESPNL 7–2467,510

Game summaries

Western Michigan

1234Total
Broncos 7771031
• Trojans7772849
Scoring summary
Q113:00USCJones 16-yard run (McGrath kick)USC 7–0
Q16:07WMUBogan 4-yard run (Grant kick)Tie 7–7
Q214:53WMUWassink 7-yard run (Grant kick)WMU 14–7
Q24:21USCJones 1-yard run (McGrath kick)Tie 14–14
Q39:11WMUWassink 27-yard pass from Watson (Grant kick)WMU 21–14
Q30:34USCDarnold 11-yard run (McGrath kick)Tie 21–21
Q48:07USCCarr 1-yard run (McGrath kick)USC 28–21
Q47:54WMU Phillips 100-yard kickoff return (Grant kick)Tie 28–28
Q46:57USCJones 37-yard run (McGrath kick)USC 35–28
Q44:37WMUGrant 43-yard field goalUSC 35–31
Q43:49USCCarr 52-yard run (McGrath kick)USC 42–31
Q43:13USC Tell 37-yard interception return (McGrath kick)USC 49–31

The game featured the first on-field appearance by USC long snapper Jake Olson, who as a consequence of retinoblastoma had been blind since the age of 12. Olson successfully snapped the ball for extra point following a touchdown. Western Michigan was informed prior to the play being run and did not rush the line. [1]

StatisticsWestern Michigan USC 
First downs2425
Plays–yards71–35767–521
Rushes–yards48–26334–232
Passing yards94289
Passing: comp–att–int12–23–123–33–2
Time of possession34:4025:20
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Western MichiganPassing Jon Wassink 11/22, 67 yards, INT
RushingJamauri Bogan15 carries, 77 yards, TD
ReceivingAnton Curtis3 receptions, 30 yards
USC Passing Sam Darnold 23/33, 289 yards, 2 INT
Rushing Ronald Jones II 18 carries, 159 yards, 3 TD
Receiving Deontay Burnett 7 receptions, 142 yards

No. 14 Stanford

1234Total
Cardinal 7100724
• Trojans141401442
  • Date: September 9
  • Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California
  • Game start: 5:40 p.m. PDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:11
  • Game attendance: 77,614
  • Game weather: Scattered Clouds; 78°F; wind 6 mph W
  • Referee: Chris Coyte
  • TV announcers (Fox): Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt and Jenny Taft
Scoring summary
Q15:01USCMitchell 4-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)USC 7–0
Q14:49STANLove 75-yard run (Toner kick)Tie 7–7
Q10:31USCJones 1-yard run (McGrath kick)USC 14–7
Q213:02STAN Schultz 1-yard pass from Chryst (Toner kick)Tie 14–14
Q211:42USCBurnett 22-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)USC 21–14
Q22:43STANToner 36-yard field goalUSC 21–17
Q20:48USCBurnett 25-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)USC 28–17
Q49:42USCMitchell 11-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)USC 35–17
Q46:41STANArcega–Whiteside 3-yard pass from Chryst (Toner kick)USC 35–24
Q44:15USCJones 23-yard run (McGrath kick)USC 42–24
StatisticsStanford USC 
First downs1628
Plays–yards54–34274–623
Rushes–yards26–17048–307
Passing yards172316
Passing: comp–att–int15–28–021–26–2
Time of possession25:2534:35
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
StanfordPassing Keller Chryst 15/28, 172 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Bryce Love 17 carries, 160 yards, TD
Receiving J. J. Arcega-Whiteside 4 receptions, 67 yards, TD
USCPassingSam Darnold21/26, 316 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT
RushingRonald Jones II23 carries, 116 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingDeontay Burnett9 receptions, 121 yards, 2 TD

Texas

1234OT2OTTotal
Longhorns 07377024
• Trojans014037327
  • Date: September 16
  • Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California
  • Game start: 5:40 p.m. PDT
  • Elapsed time: 4:01
  • Game attendance: 84,714
  • Game weather: Hazy Skies; 75°F; wind 8 mph WSW
  • Referee: Land Clark
  • TV announcers (Fox): Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt and Jenny Taft
Scoring summary
Q22:40USCBurnett 15-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)USC 7–0
Q20:19TEX Elliott 38-yard interception return (Rowland kick)Tie 7–7
Q20:00USCJones 56-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)USC 14–7
Q39:30TEXRowland 39-yard field goalUSC 14–10
Q40:45TEXForeman 17-yard pass from Ehlinger (Rowland kick)TEX 17–14
Q40:00USCMcGrath 31-yard field goalTie 17–17
OTUSCBurnett 25-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)USC 24–17
OTTEXBrewer 3-yard pass from Ehlinger (Rowland kick)Tie 24–24
2OTUSCMcGrath 43-yard field goalUSC 27–24
StatisticsTexas USC 
First downs1725
Plays–yards75–36688–468
Rushes–yards35–6837–71
Passing yards298397
Passing: comp–att–int21–40–228–51–2
Time of possession27:1432:46
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TexasPassing Sam Ehlinger 21/40, 298 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingSam Ehlinger19 carries, 10 yards
Receiving Collin Johnson 7 receptions, 191 yards
USCPassingSam Darnold28/49, 397 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
RushingRonald Jones II18 carries, 47 yards
ReceivingDeontay Burnett8 receptions, 123 yards, 2 TD

California

1234Total
• Trojans31001730
Golden Bears 3100720
Scoring summary
Q110:46CALAnderson 36-yard field goalCAL 3–0
Q14:39USCMcGrath 37-yard field goalTie 3–3
Q214:31CALEnwere 1-yard run (Anderson kick)CAL 10–3
Q212:20USCPetite 16-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)Tie 10–10
Q21:59USCMcGrath 34-yard field goalUSC 13–10
Q20:00CALAnderson 21-yard field goalTie 13–13
Q414:05USCMcGrath 46-yard field goalUSC 16–13
Q413:11USCCarr 2-yard run (McGrath kick)USC 23–13
Q410:56USCBurnett 4-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)USC 30–13
Q41:53CAL Veasy 8-yard pass from Bowers (Anderson kick)USC 30–20
StatisticsUSC California 
First downs2221
Plays–yards76–35685–416
Rushes–yards38–13333–113
Passing yards223303
Passing: comp–att–int26–38–122–52–4
Time of possession31:0029:00
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
USCPassingSam Darnold26/38, 223 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingStephen Carr20 carries, 82 yards, TD
ReceivingDeontay Burnett9 receptions, 76 yards, TD
CaliforniaPassing Ross Bowers 22/50, 303 yards, TD, 4 INT
Rushing Patrick Laird 15 carries, 82 yards
ReceivingKanawai Noa6 receptions, 110 yards

No. 16 Washington State

1234Total
Trojans7103727
• Cougars 31431030
Scoring summary
Q111:36WSUPowell 44-yard field goalWSU 3–0
Q17:46USCDarnold 4-yard run (McGrath kick)USC 7–3
Q214:48WSUMartin 28-yard pass from Falk (Powell kick)WSU 10–7
Q211:25USCJones 86-yard run (McGrath kick)USC 14–10
Q29:47USCMcGrath 20-yard field goalUSC 17–10
Q20:13WSUMorrow 1-yard run (Powell kick)Tie 17–17
Q38:20WSUPowell 33-yard field goalWSU 20–17
Q30:16USCMcGrath 29-yard field goalTie 20–20
Q410:14WSUMorrow 23-yard pass from Falk (Powell kick)WSU 27–20
Q45:01USCDarnold 2-yard run (McGrath kick)Tie 27–27
Q41:40WSUPowell 32-yard field goalWSU 30–27
StatisticsUSC Washington State 
First downs1523
Plays–yards58–32781–462
Rushes–yards29–16330–122
Passing yards164340
Passing: comp–att–int15–29–134–51–1
Time of possession24:3335:27
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
USCPassingSam Darnold15/29, 164 yards, INT
RushingRonald Jones II14 carries, 128 yards, TD
Receiving Tyler Vaughns 6 receptions, 89 yards
Washington StatePassing Luke Falk 34/51, 340 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingJames Williams10 carries, 34 yards
ReceivingTav Martin Jr.6 receptions, 55 yards, TD

Oregon State

1234Total
Beavers 030710
• Trojans14771038
  • Date: October 7
  • Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California
  • Game start: 1:07 p.m PDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:12
  • Game attendance: 60,314
  • Game weather: Slight Haze; 96°F; wind 3 mph WSW
  • Referee: Chris Coyte
  • TV announcers (P12N): Roxy Bernstein, Chad Brown and Lewis Johnson
Scoring summary
Q111:29USCVaughns 37-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)USC 7–0
Q18:49USCJones 4-yard run (McGrath kick)USC 14–0
Q214:17ORSTChoukair 33-yard field goalUSC 14–3
Q210:01USCBurnett 16-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)USC 21–3
Q38:57USCFalo 30-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)USC 28–3
Q414:11ORSTPierce 6-yard run (Choukair kick)USC 28–10
Q410:45USCMcGrath 29-yard field goalUSC 31–10
Q46:19USCFink 51-yard run (McGrath kick)USC 38–10
StatisticsOregon State USC 
First downs1626
Plays–yards65–31973–512
Rushes–yards36–12237–184
Passing yards197328
Passing: comp–att–int16–29–124–36–1
Time of possession29:2630:34
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Oregon StatePassingDarell Garretson16/29, 197 yards, INT
Rushing Artavis Pierce 12 carries, 60 yards, TD
Receiving Seth Collins 5 receptions, 91 yards
USCPassingSam Darnold23/35, 316 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingRonald Jones II12 carries, 79 yards, TD
ReceivingTyler Vaughns5 receptions, 68 yards, TD

Utah

1234Total
Utes 7140627
• Trojans7071428
  • Date: October 14
  • Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California
  • Game start: 5:14 p.m. PDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:30
  • Game attendance: 72,382
  • Game weather: Hazy; 84°F; wind 4 mph WSW
  • Referee: Terry Leyden
  • TV announcers (ABC): Steve Levy, Brian Griese and Todd McShay
Scoring summary
Q16:08UTAH Blair 18-yard fumble recovery (Gay kick)UTAH 7–0
Q14:47USCPetite 52-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)Tie 7–7
Q213:10UTAHWilliams 5-yard pass from Simpkins (Gay kick)UTAH 14–7
Q24:49UTAHSimpkins 33-yard pass from Williams (Gay kick)UTAH 21–7
Q35:56USCPetite 17-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)UTAH 21–14
Q413:34USCFalo 1-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)Tie 21–21
Q44:54USCJones 11-yard run (McGrath kick)USC 28–21
Q40:42UTAHWilliams 1 yard run (run failed)USC 28–27
StatisticsUtah USC 
First downs2030
Plays–yards69–43683–532
Rushes–yards41–16933–174
Passing yards267358
Passing: comp–att–int17–28–127–50–0
Time of possession33:0027:00
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UtahPassing Troy Williams 16/27, 262 yards, TD, INT
Rushing Zack Moss 20 carries, 141 yards
ReceivingDemari Simpkins4 receptions, 58 yards, TD
USCPassingSam Darnold27/50, 358 yards, 3 TD
RushingRonald Jones II17 carries, 111 yards, TD
ReceivingTyler Petite3 receptions, 79 yards, 2 TD

No. 13 Notre Dame

1234Total
Trojans0014014
• Fighting Irish 141414749
Scoring summary
Q112:45ND St. Brown 26-yard pass from Wimbush (Yoon kick)ND 7–0
Q16:59NDStepherson 23-yard pass from Wimbush (Yoon kick)ND 14–0
Q27:43NDAdams 3-yard run (Yoon kick)ND 21–0
Q23:54NDWimbrush 4-yard run (Yoon kick)ND 28–0
Q310:00USCMitchell 5-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)ND 28–7
Q36:06NDWimbush 7-yard run (Yoon kick)ND 35–7
Q33:26USCBurnett 16-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)ND 35–14
Q33:07NDAdams 84-yard run (Yoon kick)ND 42–14
Q413:17NDAdams 14-yard run (Yoon kick)ND 49–14
StatisticsUSC Notre Dame 
First downs1823
Plays–yards67–33669–497
Rushes–yards31–7647–377
Passing yards260120
Passing: comp–att–int25–36–19–22–0
Time of possession31:3628:24
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
USCPassingSam Darnold20/28, 229 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingRonald Jones II12 carries, 32 yards
ReceivingDeontay Burnett8 receptions, 113 yards, TD
Notre DamePassing Brandon Wimbush 9/19, 120 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Josh Adams 19 carries, 191 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingKevin Stepherson3 receptions, 58 yards, TD

Arizona State

1234Total
• Trojans141771048
Sun Devils 377017
Scoring summary
Q111:27USCBurnett 32-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)USC 7–0
Q16:50ASU Ruiz 39-yard field goalUSC 7–3
Q12:25USCVaughns 42-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)USC 14–3
Q214:24USCJones 67-yard run (McGrath kick)USC 21–3
Q26:02USCVaughns 19-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)USC 28–3
Q20:52USCMcGrath 51-yard field goalUSC 31–3
Q20:00ASUWilliams 47-yard pass from Wilkins (Ruiz kick)USC 31–10
Q311:30ASUWilkins 1-yard run (Ruiz kick)USC 31–17
Q310:10USCJones 64-yard run (McGrath kick)USC 38–17
Q410:36USCMcGrath 33-yard field goalUSC 41—17
Q41:03USCRoss 37-yard interception return (McGrath kick)USC 48–17
StatisticsUSC Arizona State 
First downs2915
Plays–yards81–60761–357
Rushes–yards46–34130–79
Passing yards266278
Passing: comp–att–int19–35–018–31–1
Time of possession34:0325:57
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
USCPassingSam Darnold19/35, 266 yards, 3 TD
RushingRonald Jones II18 carries, 216 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingTyler Vaughns6 receptions, 126 yards, 2 TD
Arizona StatePassing Manny Wilkins 17/29, 259 yards, TD
Rushing Demario Richard 15 carries, 70 yards
ReceivingKyle Williams7 receptions, 121 yards, TD

No. 22 Arizona

1234Total
Wildcats 06141535
• Trojans71472149
  • Date: November 4
  • Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California
  • Game start: 7:51 p.m. PDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:43
  • Game attendance: 70,225
  • Game weather: Mostly Clear Skies; 64°F; wind 1 mph E
  • Referee: Mark Duddy
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Mark Jones, Rod Gilmore and Quint Kessenich
Scoring summary
Q19:28USCGreene 11-yard blocked punt return (McGrath kick)USC 7–0
Q214:17ARIZHavrisik 45-yard field goalUSC 7–3
Q28:50USCVaughns 22-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)USC 14–3
Q26:04USCMitchell 27-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)USC 21–3
Q22:14ARIZHavrisik 43-yard field goalUSC 21–6
Q36:04USCJones 5-yard run (McGrath kick)USC 28–6
Q34:30ARIZTate 32-yard run (Pollack kick)USC 28–13
Q31:17ARIZBrown 30-yard pass from Tate (Pollack kick)USC 28–20
Q413:56USCWare 42-yard run (McGrath kick)USC 35–20
Q412:19ARIZ Taylor 16-yard pass from Tate (Pollack kick)USC 35–27
Q48:23ARIZGreen 3-yard run (Ellison pass from Tate)Tie 35–35
Q45:37USCJones 1-yard run (McGrath kick)USC 42–35
Q43:09USCJones 1-yard run (McGrath kick)USC 49–35
StatisticsArizona USC 
First downs2530
Plays–yards74–38078–642
Rushes–yards43–23452–331
Passing yards146311
Passing: comp–att–int14–31–220–26–1
Time of possession26:0533:55
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArizonaPassing Khalil Tate 14/31, 146 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingKhalil Tate26 carries, 161 yards, TD
ReceivingShun Brown8 receptions, 78 yards, TD
USCPassingSam Darnold20/26, 311 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingRonald Jones II27 carries, 194 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingTyler Vaughns4 receptions, 59 yards, TD

Colorado

1234Total
• Trojans02010838
Buffaloes 00141024
Scoring summary
Q211:59USCPittman Jr. 10-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)USC 7–0
Q27:51USCBurnett 18-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)USC 14–0
Q20:19USCHarris 34-yard interception return (kick failed)USC 20–0
Q39:14USCDarnold 24-yard run (McGrath kick)USC 27–0
Q38:34COLOWinfree 79-yard pass from Montez (Stefanou kick)USC 27–7
Q35:30COLOLindsay 1-yard run (Stefanou kick)USC 27–14
Q32:13USCMcGrath 26-yard field goalUSC 30–14
Q412:42COLOStefanou 39-yard field goalUSC 30–17
Q48:56USCJones 22-yard run (Krommenhoek pass from Darnold)USC 38–17
Q47:35COLOWinfree 57-yard pass from Montez (Stefanou kick)USC 38–24

USC clinches Pac-12 South Division title with the win.

StatisticsUSC Colorado 
First downs2323
Plays–yards72–52283–486
Rushes–yards38–19334–110
Passing yards329376
Passing: comp–att–int21–34–027–49–2
Time of possession31:3028:30
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
USCPassingSam Darnold21/34, 329 yards, 2 TD
RushingRonald Jones II25 carries, 142 yards, TD
ReceivingDeontay Burnett6 receptions, 79 yards, TD
ColoradoPassing Steven Montez 27/49, 376 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Phillip Lindsay 20 carries, 68 yards, TD
Receiving Juwann Winfree 5 receptions, 163 yards, 2 TD

UCLA

1234Total
Bruins 707923
• Trojans1407728
  • Date: November 18
  • Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
  • Game start: 5:14 p.m. PST
  • Elapsed time: 3:38
  • Game attendance: 82,407
  • Game weather: Scattered Clouds; 67°F; wind 5 mph W
  • Referee: Kevin Mar
  • TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit and Maria Taylor
Scoring summary
Q19:12USCPittman Jr. 72-yard punt return (McGrath kick)USC 7–0
Q16:48UCLALasley 11-yard pass from Rosen (Molson kick)Tie 7–7
Q14:08USCJones 2-yard run (McGrath kick)USC 14–7
Q35:32USCDarnold 1-yard run (McGrath kick)USC 21–7
Q32:57UCLALasley 9-yard pass from Rosen (Molson kick)USC 21–14
Q410:19UCLAMolson 26-yard field goalUSC 21–17
Q45:19USCJones 2-yard run (McGrath kick)USC 28–17
Q42:43UCLALasley 27-yard pass from Rosen (pass failed)USC 28–23
StatisticsUCLA USC 
First downs2824
Plays–yards83–50169–417
Rushes–yards31–8041–153
Passing yards421264
Passing: comp–att–int32–52–117–28–1
Time of possession30:1829:42
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UCLAPassing Josh Rosen 32/52, 421 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingBo Olorunfunmi13 carries, 56 yards
Receiving Jordan Lasley 10 receptions, 206 yards, 3 TD
USCPassingSam Darnold17/28, 264 yards, INT
RushingRonald Jones II28 carries, 122 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Steven Mitchell 4 receptions, 56 yards

Pac-12 Championship Game

2017 Pac-12 Football Championship Game
1234Total
Cardinal0147728
• Trojans7107731
Scoring summary
Q14:38USCPittman Jr. 7-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)USC 7–0
Q214:45STANLove 9-yard run (Toner kick)Tie 7–7
Q29:46USCMcGrath 24-yard field goalUSC 10–7
Q23:02USCVaughns 19-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)USC 17–7
Q20:34STANScarlett 1-yard run (Toner kick)USC 17–14
Q34:49USCJones 1-yard run (McGrath kick)USC 24–14
Q32:31STAN Smith 11-yard pass from Costello (Toner kick)USC 24–21
Q44:22USCJones 8-yard run (McGrath kick)USC 31–21
Q42:09STANSmith 28-yard pass from Costello (Toner kick)USC 31–28
StatisticsStanford USC 
First downs1822
Plays–yards60–34367–501
Rushes–yards38–15143–176
Passing yards192325
Passing: comp–att–int10–22–017–24–0
Time of possession28:4631:14
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
StanfordPassing K. J. Costello 10/22, 192 yards, 2 TD
RushingBryce Love22 carries, 125 yards, TD
Receiving Kaden Smith 4 receptions, 80 yards, 2 TD
USCPassingSam Darnold17/24, 325 yards, 2 TD
RushingRonald Jones II30 carries, 140 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Michael Pittman Jr. 7 receptions, 146 yards, TD

Cotton Bowl

Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
1234Total
Trojans07007
• Buckeyes 7170024
Scoring summary
Q112:25OSUBarrett 1-yard run (Nuernberger kick)OSU 7–0
Q214:55OSUNuernberger 26-yard field goalOSU 10–0
Q214:42OSUWebb 23-yard interception return (Nuernberger kick)OSU 17–0
Q25:27OSUBarrett 28-yard run (Nuernberger kick)OSU 24–0
Q21:29USCJones 1-yard run (McGrath kick)OSU 24–7
StatisticsUSC Ohio State 
First downs2313
Plays–yards81–41355–277
Rushes–yards36–5738–163
Passing yards356114
Passing: comp–att–int26–45–111–17–0
Time of possession34:5625:04
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
USCPassingSam Darnold26/45, 356 yards, INT
RushingRonald Jones II19 carries, 64 yards, TD
ReceivingDeontay Burnett12 receptions, 139 yards
Ohio StatePassing J. T. Barrett 11/17, 114 yards
RushingJ. T. Barrett16 carries, 66 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Marcus Baugh 4 receptions, 40 yards

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
( ) = First-place votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP 4 (2)6455141311211715121111812
Coaches 4545515131021171410109810
CFP Not released17111111108Not released

Statistics

Team

As of 10/21/2017.

Non-conference opponents

1234Total
USC7772849
All opponents7771031

Pac-12 opponents

1234Total
USC141401442
Pac-12 opponents7100724

All Opponents

1234Total
USC212174291
Opponents141771755

Offense

Defense

Key: POS: Position, SOLO: Solo Tackles, AST: Assisted Tackles, TOT: Total Tackles, TFL: Tackles-for-loss, SACK: Quarterback Sacks, INT: Interceptions, BU: Passes Broken Up, PD: Passes Defended, QBH: Quarterback Hits, FR: Fumbles Recovered, FF: Forced Fumbles, BLK: Kicks or Punts Blocked, SAF: Safeties, TD : Touchdown

Special teams

Awards and honors

Coaches

Clay Helton - Head coach

Tee Martin - Offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach

Offense

Sam Darnold - QB - Redshirt.svg Sophomore

Ronald Jones II - TB - Junior

Vavae Malepeai - TB - Redshirt.svg Freshman

Deontay Burnett - WR - Junior

Daniel Imatorbhebhe - TE - Redshirt.svg Sophomore

Toa Lobendahn - OT/C - Senior

Viane Talamaivao - OG - Senior

Nico Falah - C - Redshirt.svg Senior

Defense

Rasheem Green - DT - Junior

Porter Gustin - LB - Junior

Cameron Smith - LB - Junior

Uchenna Nwosu - LB - Senior

Iman Marshall - CB - Junior

Special Team

Chris Tilbey - P - Redshirt.svg Junior

Jake Olson - LS - Redshirt.svg Junior

AP Pre-Season All-Americans

Sam Darnold - QB - Redshirt.svg Freshman

Cameron Smith - ILB - Sophomore
Iman Marshall - CB - Sophomore

College Sports Madness All-American Team

All-Pac-12 Individual Awards

PAC-12 All-Conference Team

Sam Darnold - QB - Redshirt.svg Sophomore
Ronald Jones II - TB - Junior
Rasheem Green - DT - Junior
Uchenna Nwosu - OLB - Senior
Cameron Smith - ILB - Junior
Marvell Tell - S - Junior
Michael Pittman Jr. - ST - Sophomore

Deontay Burnett - WR - Junior
Toa Lobendahn - OT - Senior
Christian Rector - DT - Redshirt.svg Sophomore
Matt Lopes - ST - Senior

Stephen Carr - TB - Freshman
Steven Mitchell - WR - Redshirt.svg Senior
Tyler Vaughns - WR - Redshirt.svg Freshman
Tyler Petite - TE - Junior
Chris Brown - OG - Redshirt.svg Junior
Josh Fatu - DT - Senior
Brandon Pili - DT - Freshman
Iman Marshall - CB - Junior
Chris Hawkins - S - Redshirt.svg Senior

PAC-12 All-Freshman Team

PAC-12 All-Academic Team

USA Today Sports Freshman All-America Team

Sporting News 2017 college football preseason All-Americans

Sam Darnold - QB - Redshirt.svg Sophomore
Cameron Smith - LB - Junior

Notes

References

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