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2017 USC Trojans football team

2017 USC Trojans football
Pac-12 champion
Pac-12 South Division champion
ConferencePac-12 Conference
DivisionSouth Division
Ranking
CoachesNo. 10
APNo. 12
Record11–3 (8–1 Pac-12)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorTee Martin (3rd season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinatorClancy Pendergast (3rd season)
Base defense5–2
Captain
4
Home stadiumLos 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.

Personnel

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Coaching staff

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Name Position Seasons at
USC		 Alma mater Before USC
Clay Helton Head coach 7 Houston (1994) Memphis – offensive coordinator (2009)
John Baxter Special teams coordinator, tight ends coach 6 Iowa State (1987) Michigan – special teams (2015)
Ronnie Bradford Secondary coach 2 Colorado (1995) LA Tech – defensive backs, special teams (2015)
Neil Callaway Offensive line coach 2 Alabama (1977) Western Kentucky – offensive line (2015)
Tyson Helton Quarterbacks coach, pass game coordinator 2 Houston (1999) Western Kentucky – quarterbacks, offensive coordinator (2015)
Tee Martin Offensive coordinator, wide receivers coach 6 Tennessee (2000) Kentucky – wide receivers (2011)
Deland McCullough Tailbacks coach, run game coordinator 1 Miami (OH) (1995) Indiana – tailbacks (2016)
Johnny Nansen Linebackers coach, recruiting coordinator, assistant head coach 4 Washington State (1997) Washington – special teams, running backs (2013)
Clancy Pendergast Defensive coordinator 4 Arizona (1990) San Francisco 49ers – linebackers (2015)
Kenechi Udeze Defensive line coach 3 USC (2003) Pittsburgh – asst. strength & conditioning (2014)
Ivan Lewis Strength and conditioning 4 San Diego (2003) Washington – strength & conditioning (2013)
Brett Arce Defensive assistant (DB) 2 Stony Brook (2012) Stony Brook – asst. tight ends (2015)
Austin Clark Defensive assistant (DL) 2 California (2014) California – recruiting assistant (2015)
Prentice Gill Offensive assistant (WR) 2 Old Dominion (2012) San Jose State – graduate assistant (DB) (2015)
Dane Stevens Offensive assistant (OL) 3 USC (2016) USC - student assistant coach (2016)
Bryan Ellis Offensive analyst 1 UAB (2011) Western Kentucky – Wide receivers coach (2015)

Roster

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2017 USC Trojans Football roster

Quarterback

  • 13 Jack Sears – Freshman (6′3, 195)
  • 14 Sam Darnold – Redshirt Sophomore (6′4, 225)
  • 15 Thomas Fitts – Redshirt Sophomore (6′2, 195)
  • 16 Holden Thomas – Redshirt Freshman (6′5, 195)
  • 19 Matt Fink – Redshirt 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 Senior (5′11, 195)
  • 28 Aca'Cedric Ware – Junior (6′0, 195)
  • 29 Vavae Malepeai – Redshirt Freshman (6′0, 190)
  • 30 Corbin Jountti – Redshirt Senior (6′0, 205)
  • 37 Ben Easington – Freshman (5′10, 205)
  • 38 Chris Edmondson – Redshirt Freshman (5′11, 210)

Fullback

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

Wide receiver

  •  1 Joseph Lewis IV – Freshman (6′2, 205)
  •  4 Steven Mitchell– Redshirt Senior (5′10, 190)
  •  6 Michael Pittman Jr. – Sophomore (6′4, 210)
  •  9 Randal Grimes – Freshman (6′4, 205)
  • 10 Jalen Greene – Redshirt Junior (6′1, 200) (+QB)
  • 15 Keyshawn 'Pie' Young – Sophomore (5′11, 175) (+CB)
  • 17 Josh Imatorbhebhe – Redshirt Freshman (6′2, 210)
  • 21 Tyler Vaughns – Redshirt Freshman (6′2, 180)
  • 23 Velus Jones Jr. – Redshirt Freshman (6′0, 185)
  • 24 Jake Russell – Redshirt Sophomore (5′11, 170)
  • 36 Jack Webster – Freshman (6′0, 185)
  • 41 Milo Stewart – Redshirt Senior (5′9, 170)
  • 80 Deontay Burnett – Junior (6′0, 170)
  • 81 Trevon Sidney – Redshirt Freshman (5′11, 170)
  • 85 Jackson Boyer – Redshirt 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 Junior (6′3, 210)
  • 88 Daniel Imatorbhebhe – Redshirt Sophomore (6′4, 240)
  • 89 Austin Applebee – Redshirt Junior (6′6, 240)
  

Offensive Lineman

  • 50 Toa Lobendahn – OT – Redshirt 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 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 Sophomore (6′5, 310)
  • 64 Richie Wenzel – C – Redshirt Junior (6′3, 250)
  • 65 Frank Martin II – OG – Redshirt Freshman (6′5, 310)
  • 66 Cole Smith – C – Redshirt 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 Senior (6′4, 280)
  • 76 Clayton Johnston – OT – Redshirt Sophomore (6′6, 285)
  • 77 Chris Brown – OG-OT – Redshirt Junior (6′5, 300)
  • 78 Nathan Smith – OT – Redshirt Freshman (6′6, 275)

Defensive tackle

  • 44 Malik Dorton – Redshirt Junior (6′2, 280)
  • 51 Marlon Tuipulotu – Freshman (6′3, 295)
  • 78 Jay Tufele – Freshman (6′3, 295)
  • 79 Connor Rossow – Redshirt Freshman (6′2, 305)
  • 89 Christian Rector – Redshirt Sophomore (6′5, 275)
  • 91 Brandon Pili – Freshman (6′4, 320)
  • 93 Liam Jimmons – Redshirt Freshman (6′5, 280)
  • 94 Rasheem Green – Junior (6′5, 280)
  • 95 Kenny Bigelow Jr. – Redshirt 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 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 Freshman (6′2, 195)

Holder

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

Linebacker

  • 10 John Houston Jr. – Redshirt 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 Junior (6′0, 210)
  • 52 Christian Herrera – Redshirt 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 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 Junior (5′11, 190)
  • 30 Yoofi Quansah – Redshirt Senior (5′8, 170)

Safety

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

Long snappers

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

Punter

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

Returning starters

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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

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

Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Transfer to
Max Browne #4 QB 6'5 220 Junior Redshirt Sammamish, WA Pitt
Kevin Scott #53 DT 6'5 315 Junior Los Angeles, CA Arizona Western / Nevada
Khaliel Rodgers Sr. #62 OG 6'3 315 Junior Redshirt New Castle, DE North Carolina
E.J. Price #75 OT 6'6 325 Freshman Dacula, GA Kentucky
Noah Jefferson #91 DT 6'6 315 Sophomore Las Vegas, NV Arizona Western / Ole Miss
Cary Angeline #86 TE 6'6 230 Freshman Redshirt Exton, PA N.C. State

Depth chart

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Projecting Depth Chart 2017

True Freshman
Double Position : *

Recruiting class

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

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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

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NFL Combine

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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

Main article: 2017 NFL draft

Team players drafted into the NFL

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Player Position Round Pick NFL Team
Adoree' Jackson (Junior) Cornerback 1 18 Tennessee Titans
JuJu Smith-Schuster (Junior) Wide receiver 2 62 (30) Pittsburgh Steelers
Zach Banner Offensive tackle 4 137 (30) Indianapolis Colts
Leon McQuay III Safety 6 218 (35) Kansas City Chiefs
Stevie Tu'ikolovatu Defensive tackle 7 223 (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

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DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 22:15 p.m.Western Michigan*No. 4
P12NW 49–3161,125
September 95:30 p.m.No. 14 StanfordNo. 4
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA (rivalry)
FOXW 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 CaliforniaNo. 5
ABCW 30–2046,747
September 297:30 p.m.at No. 16 Washington StateNo. 5
ESPNL 27–3033,773
October 71:00 p.m.Oregon StateNo. 14
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
P12NW 38–1060,314
October 145:00 p.m.UtahNo. 13
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
ABCW 28–2772,382
October 214:30 p.m.at No. 13 Notre Dame*No. 11
NBCL 14–4977,622
October 287:45 p.m.at Arizona StateNo. 21
ESPNW 48–1753,446
November 47:45 p.m.No. 23 ArizonadaggerNo. 17
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
ESPNW 49–3570,225
November 111:00 p.m.at ColoradoNo. 11
FOXW 38–2449,337
November 185:00 p.m.UCLANo. 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

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Western Michigan

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1 234Total
Broncos 7 7710 31
• Trojans 7 7728 49
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
Q47:54WMUPhillips 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
Q43:13USCTell 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]

Statistics Western Michigan  USC 
First downs 24 25
Plays–yards 71–357 67–521
Rushes–yards 48–263 34–232
Passing yards 94 289
Passing: comp–att–int 12–23–1 23–33–2
Time of possession 34:40 25:20
Team Category Player Statistics
Western Michigan Passing Jon Wassink 11/22, 67 yards, INT
Rushing Jamauri Bogan 15 carries, 77 yards, TD
Receiving Anton Curtis 3 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

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1 234Total
Cardinal 7 1007 24
• Trojans 14 14014 42
  • 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
Q213:02STANSchultz 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
Statistics Stanford  USC 
First downs 16 28
Plays–yards 54–342 74–623
Rushes–yards 26–170 48–307
Passing yards 172 316
Passing: comp–att–int 15–28–0 21–26–2
Time of possession 25:25 34:35
Team Category Player Statistics
Stanford Passing 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
USC Passing Sam Darnold 21/26, 316 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Ronald Jones II 23 carries, 116 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Deontay Burnett 9 receptions, 121 yards, 2 TD

Texas

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1 234OT2OTTotal
Longhorns 0 73770 24
• Trojans 0 140373 27
  • 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
Q20:19TEXElliott 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
Statistics Texas  USC 
First downs 17 25
Plays–yards 75–366 88–468
Rushes–yards 35–68 37–71
Passing yards 298 397
Passing: comp–att–int 21–40–2 28–51–2
Time of possession 27:14 32:46
Team Category Player Statistics
Texas Passing Sam Ehlinger 21/40, 298 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Sam Ehlinger 19 carries, 10 yards
Receiving Collin Johnson 7 receptions, 191 yards
USC Passing Sam Darnold 28/49, 397 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Ronald Jones II 18 carries, 47 yards
Receiving Deontay Burnett 8 receptions, 123 yards, 2 TD

California

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1 234Total
• Trojans 3 10017 30
Golden Bears 3 1007 20
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
Q41:53CALVeasy 8-yard pass from Bowers (Anderson kick)USC 30–20
Statistics USC  California 
First downs 22 21
Plays–yards 76–356 85–416
Rushes–yards 38–133 33–113
Passing yards 223 303
Passing: comp–att–int 26–38–1 22–52–4
Time of possession 31:00 29:00
Team Category Player Statistics
USC Passing Sam Darnold 26/38, 223 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing Stephen Carr 20 carries, 82 yards, TD
Receiving Deontay Burnett 9 receptions, 76 yards, TD
California Passing Ross Bowers 22/50, 303 yards, TD, 4 INT
Rushing Patrick Laird 15 carries, 82 yards
Receiving Kanawai Noa 6 receptions, 110 yards

No. 16 Washington State

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1 234Total
Trojans 7 1037 27
• Cougars 3 14310 30
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
Statistics USC  Washington State 
First downs 15 23
Plays–yards 58–327 81–462
Rushes–yards 29–163 30–122
Passing yards 164 340
Passing: comp–att–int 15–29–1 34–51–1
Time of possession 24:33 35:27
Team Category Player Statistics
USC Passing Sam Darnold 15/29, 164 yards, INT
Rushing Ronald Jones II 14 carries, 128 yards, TD
Receiving Tyler Vaughns 6 receptions, 89 yards
Washington State Passing Luke Falk 34/51, 340 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing James Williams 10 carries, 34 yards
Receiving Tav Martin Jr. 6 receptions, 55 yards, TD

Oregon State

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1 234Total
Beavers 0 307 10
• Trojans 14 7710 38
  • 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
Statistics Oregon State  USC 
First downs 16 26
Plays–yards 65–319 73–512
Rushes–yards 36–122 37–184
Passing yards 197 328
Passing: comp–att–int 16–29–1 24–36–1
Time of possession 29:26 30:34
Team Category Player Statistics
Oregon State Passing Darell Garretson 16/29, 197 yards, INT
Rushing Artavis Pierce 12 carries, 60 yards, TD
Receiving Seth Collins 5 receptions, 91 yards
USC Passing Sam Darnold 23/35, 316 yards, 3 TD, INT
Rushing Ronald Jones II 12 carries, 79 yards, TD
Receiving Tyler Vaughns 5 receptions, 68 yards, TD

Utah

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1 234Total
Utes 7 1406 27
• Trojans 7 0714 28
  • 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
Q16:08UTAHBlair 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
Statistics Utah  USC 
First downs 20 30
Plays–yards 69–436 83–532
Rushes–yards 41–169 33–174
Passing yards 267 358
Passing: comp–att–int 17–28–1 27–50–0
Time of possession 33:00 27:00
Team Category Player Statistics
Utah Passing Troy Williams 16/27, 262 yards, TD, INT
Rushing Zack Moss 20 carries, 141 yards
Receiving Demari Simpkins 4 receptions, 58 yards, TD
USC Passing Sam Darnold 27/50, 358 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Ronald Jones II 17 carries, 111 yards, TD
Receiving Tyler Petite 3 receptions, 79 yards, 2 TD

No. 13 Notre Dame

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See also: Notre Dame–USC football rivalry
1 234Total
Trojans 0 0140 14
• Fighting Irish 14 14147 49
Scoring summary
Q112:45NDSt. 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
Statistics USC  Notre Dame 
First downs 18 23
Plays–yards 67–336 69–497
Rushes–yards 31–76 47–377
Passing yards 260 120
Passing: comp–att–int 25–36–1 9–22–0
Time of possession 31:36 28:24
Team Category Player Statistics
USC Passing Sam Darnold 20/28, 229 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing Ronald Jones II 12 carries, 32 yards
Receiving Deontay Burnett 8 receptions, 113 yards, TD
Notre Dame Passing Brandon Wimbush 9/19, 120 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Josh Adams 19 carries, 191 yards, 3 TD
Receiving Kevin Stepherson 3 receptions, 58 yards, TD

Arizona State

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1 234Total
• Trojans 14 17710 48
Sun Devils 3 770 17
Scoring summary
Q111:27USCBurnett 32-yard pass from Darnold (McGrath kick)USC 7–0
Q16:50ASURuiz 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
Statistics USC  Arizona State 
First downs 29 15
Plays–yards 81–607 61–357
Rushes–yards 46–341 30–79
Passing yards 266 278
Passing: comp–att–int 19–35–0 18–31–1
Time of possession 34:03 25:57
Team Category Player Statistics
USC Passing Sam Darnold 19/35, 266 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Ronald Jones II 18 carries, 216 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Tyler Vaughns 6 receptions, 126 yards, 2 TD
Arizona State Passing Manny Wilkins 17/29, 259 yards, TD
Rushing Demario Richard 15 carries, 70 yards
Receiving Kyle Williams 7 receptions, 121 yards, TD

No. 22 Arizona

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1 234Total
Wildcats 0 61415 35
• Trojans 7 14721 49
  • 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
Q412:19ARIZTaylor 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
Statistics Arizona  USC 
First downs 25 30
Plays–yards 74–380 78–642
Rushes–yards 43–234 52–331
Passing yards 146 311
Passing: comp–att–int 14–31–2 20–26–1
Time of possession 26:05 33:55
Team Category Player Statistics
Arizona Passing Khalil Tate 14/31, 146 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Khalil Tate 26 carries, 161 yards, TD
Receiving Shun Brown 8 receptions, 78 yards, TD
USC Passing Sam Darnold 20/26, 311 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing Ronald Jones II 27 carries, 194 yards, 3 TD
Receiving Tyler Vaughns 4 receptions, 59 yards, TD

Colorado

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1 234Total
• Trojans 0 20108 38
Buffaloes 0 01410 24
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.

Statistics USC  Colorado 
First downs 23 23
Plays–yards 72–522 83–486
Rushes–yards 38–193 34–110
Passing yards 329 376
Passing: comp–att–int 21–34–0 27–49–2
Time of possession 31:30 28:30
Team Category Player Statistics
USC Passing Sam Darnold 21/34, 329 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Ronald Jones II 25 carries, 142 yards, TD
Receiving Deontay Burnett 6 receptions, 79 yards, TD
Colorado Passing 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

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See also: Victory Bell
1 234Total
Bruins 7 079 23
• Trojans 14 077 28
  • 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
Statistics UCLA  USC 
First downs 28 24
Plays–yards 83–501 69–417
Rushes–yards 31–80 41–153
Passing yards 421 264
Passing: comp–att–int 32–52–1 17–28–1
Time of possession 30:18 29:42
Team Category Player Statistics
UCLA Passing Josh Rosen 32/52, 421 yards, 3 TD, INT
Rushing Bo Olorunfunmi 13 carries, 56 yards
Receiving Jordan Lasley 10 receptions, 206 yards, 3 TD
USC Passing Sam Darnold 17/28, 264 yards, INT
Rushing Ronald Jones II 28 carries, 122 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Steven Mitchell 4 receptions, 56 yards

Pac-12 Championship Game

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2017 Pac-12 Football Championship Game
1 234Total
Cardinal 0 1477 28
• Trojans 7 1077 31
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
Q32:31STANSmith 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
Statistics Stanford  USC 
First downs 18 22
Plays–yards 60–343 67–501
Rushes–yards 38–151 43–176
Passing yards 192 325
Passing: comp–att–int 10–22–0 17–24–0
Time of possession 28:46 31:14
Team Category Player Statistics
Stanford Passing K. J. Costello 10/22, 192 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Bryce Love 22 carries, 125 yards, TD
Receiving Kaden Smith 4 receptions, 80 yards, 2 TD
USC Passing Sam Darnold 17/24, 325 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Ronald Jones II 30 carries, 140 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Michael Pittman Jr. 7 receptions, 146 yards, TD

Cotton Bowl

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Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
1 234Total
Trojans 0 700 7
• Buckeyes 7 1700 24
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
Statistics USC  Ohio State 
First downs 23 13
Plays–yards 81–413 55–277
Rushes–yards 36–57 38–163
Passing yards 356 114
Passing: comp–att–int 26–45–1 11–17–0
Time of possession 34:56 25:04
Team Category Player Statistics
USC Passing Sam Darnold 26/45, 356 yards, INT
Rushing Ronald Jones II 19 carries, 64 yards, TD
Receiving Deontay Burnett 12 receptions, 139 yards
Ohio State Passing J. T. Barrett 11/17, 114 yards
Rushing J. T. Barrett 16 carries, 66 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Marcus Baugh 4 receptions, 40 yards

Rankings

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Further information: 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
( ) = First-place votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP4 (2)6455141311211715121111812
Coaches4545515131021171410109810
CFPNot released17111111108Not released

Statistics

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Team

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As of 10/21/2017.

Non-conference opponents

1 2 3 4 Total
USC 7 7 7 28 49
All opponents 7 7 7 10 31

Pac-12 opponents

1 2 3 4 Total
USC 14 14 0 14 42
Pac-12 opponents 7 10 0 7 24

All Opponents

1 2 3 4 Total
USC 21 21 7 42 91
Opponents 14 17 7 17 55

Offense

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Defense

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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

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Awards and honors

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Coaches

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Clay Helton - Head coach

Tee Martin - Offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach

Offense

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Sam Darnold - QB - Redshirt Sophomore

Ronald Jones II - TB - Junior

Vavae Malepeai - TB - Redshirt Freshman

Deontay Burnett - WR - Junior

Daniel Imatorbhebhe - TE - Redshirt Sophomore

Toa Lobendahn - OT/C - Senior

Viane Talamaivao - OG - Senior

Nico Falah - C - Redshirt Senior

Defense

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Rasheem Green - DT - Junior

Porter Gustin - LB - Junior

Cameron Smith - LB - Junior

Uchenna Nwosu - LB - Senior

Iman Marshall - CB - Junior

Special Team

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Chris Tilbey - P - Redshirt Junior

Jake Olson - LS - Redshirt Junior

AP Pre-Season All-Americans

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Sam Darnold - QB - Redshirt Freshman

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

College Sports Madness All-American Team

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All-Pac-12 Individual Awards

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PAC-12 All-Conference Team

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Sam Darnold - QB - Redshirt 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 Sophomore
Matt Lopes - ST - Senior

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

PAC-12 All-Freshman Team

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PAC-12 All-Academic Team

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USA Today Sports Freshman All-America Team

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Sporting News 2017 college football preseason All-Americans

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

Notes

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References

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  1. ^ Bonagura, Kyle (September 3, 2017). "Trojans blind long-snapper Olson plays on PAT". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
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