Van Raaphorst pass complete to MacKenzie, M. for 9 yards to the USC29 (Friday, Jimmy;Sanders, A'Jani). Early in the fourth quarter, the Trojans used a halfback pass for a touchdown, then went on to make a two-point conversion to tie the score, 2121, with 12:44 remaining in the game. Coliseum, Nov. 30, 1974. Quincy Woods, QB*, Players in CAPITAL LETTERS = 1997 starters (with number of starts), #1997 part-time starters (with [18], The Trojans defense made seven sacks and forced Cal to punt eight times in a 27-17 victory. Powlus, Ron pass complete to Barry, Ken for 12 yards to the USC24, 1ST DOWN ND (Gibson, David). Powlus, Ron pass complete to Denson, Autry for loss of 1 yard to the ND41 (Simmons, Antuan). The three first-round picks increase Ohio State's record total of first round draft picks to . The Red Raiders went 7-6, including their first win at Texas since 1997, and played in the Texas Bowl. 12 plays , 82 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. [20], Trojans offensive coordinator Hue Jackson, who had served in the same role for the Golden Bears the previous season, called plays from the field instead of the press box at head coach Robinson's request. Powlus, Ron pass complete to Nelson, Raki for 5 yards to the ND23 (Gibson, David;Kelly, Brian). David X. Wren, Jim punt 38 yards to the ND22, downed. Stokes, Clement rush for 8 yards to the ND49 (Claiborne, C.;Perry, George). Fox, John pass incomplete to Soward, R. Jay. The pivotal moment in the game came on a 97-yard Seminoles drive in the fourth quarter that resulted in the go-ahead score with 10:40 left in the game. Denson, Autry rush for 6 yards to the USC15, 1ST DOWN ND (Cook, Rashard). Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Rolling Hills Country Club. Next, the exclusions: Hudson Houck is a legendary offensive line coach, one of the greatest to ever teach offensive line play. The Irish next went to Louisiana State University (LSU) to face the 11th ranked Tigers. Kevin McLaughlin, WR* [9] USC remained ranked #23. Schedule [ edit] [1] Roster [ edit] King was instrumental in aiding the USC defense and giving John Robinson a national championship in his third season as the Trojans head coach. USC diehards would never overlook him, but non-Trojan college football fans might not be aware of the extent to which Mike Battle helped the Men of Troy win the national championship in 1967. Powlus, Ron pass incomplete to Nelson, Raki. Florida State would go on to an 111 record, winning the ACC conference and ending the season ranked #3 in the AP Poll. Washington, D. rush for 1 yard to the USC46 (Minor, Kory). Before there was Reggie Bush as an electric USC kick returner, there was Curtis Conway. Marvin Powell III, FB* The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. MacKenzie, M. rush for loss of 3 yards to the ND25 (Bennett, Corey). Josh Falo will try to impress the #Jets and see what he can achieve. People seemed to be confused. Denson, Autry rush for 5 yards to the USC40, 1ST DOWN ND (Gibson, David;Cook, Rashard). Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports. [13], Fox did not show the same level of poise as his start against Florida State; he completed 23 of 42 passes for 229 yards. The Trojans entered the season with a new quarterback, sophomore John Fox, after the graduation of veteran quarterback Brad Otten. [14][15] Washington State had a strong first half, leading 216 at the end of the second quarter; the Trojans only touchdown had the extra-point blocked. Story Links With three-time MPSF Women's Coach of the Year Marko Pintaric leading the way, USC women's water polo has landed six Trojans on the 2023 All-MPSF honor roll. The Block. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Washington, D. rush for 4 yards to the USC35, 1ST DOWN USC (Harper, Deveron;Dansby, Melvin). Aug. 30, 2008; Charlottesville, VA, USA; USC kicker David Buehler (18) during USCs 52-7 win over Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, VA. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports. PENALTY USC holding 19 yards to the USC17. "Tommy Trojan" is wrapped in duct tape during the week preceding the game to protect it from vandalism. Start here and then search our archives for many more editions of The Sam Barry Chronicles at Trojans Wire. MacKenzie, M. rush for 1 yard to the USC40 (Friday, Jimmy). Lou Gehrig, Howard Jones, Babe Ruth. With a renewed running game, the Irish beat the struggling Panthers by 24,[10] however, with the offense struggling once again in their next game, a loss to rival University of Southern California (USC), the Irish hit, what was called, "rock bottom. Though backup quarterback Jarious Jackson played 21 downs, Powlus led the Irish with 267passing yards to rout the Eagles and put the Irish offense back on track. Cornerback Daylon McCutcheon was used successfully on offensive plays, taking advantage of his overall athletic abilities. You bet because if theres no Howard Jones, USC football doesnt land on the national map and establish an identity for future coaches to build upon. for 14 yards to the ND34, 1ST DOWN ND. The official depth chart of the 2022 USC Trojans Football team. Smith, Hunter punt 59 yards to the USC26, Morton, Chad return 3 yards to the USC29 (Minor, Kory), PENALTY USC illegal block 10 yards to the USC19, 1st and 10, USC ball on USC19. Powlus, Ron pass complete to Johnson, Mal. Join our linker program. Look for plenty of excitement over the next few years from skill players like QB Tyler Watts, RB Shontua Ray and WRs Freddie Milons and Eric Locke. The 1997 Washington State Cougars football team was an American football team that represented Washington State University in the Pacific-10 Conference (Pac-10) during the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Trojans entered the season with a new quarterback, sophomore John Fox, after the graduation of veteran quarterback Brad Otten. Go; Season Record. .] It was an impressive year. Jackson,Jarious rush for 1 yard to the USC30, 1ST DOWN ND (Larry, Lawrence). The game was framed as the Trojans opportunity to set the tone of their season: They didn't drop in the polls after a close loss to highly ranked Florida State; a win against Cougars would help them start rising in the polls; a loss would likely undo any good will left over in voters. (); : [2] USC brought in Hue Jackson as the new Offensive coordinator; Jackson had previously served as offensive coordinator for California under Steve Mariucci, who had been hired to coach the NFL's San Francisco 49ers. Fox, John pass complete to Harris, Antoine for 22 yards to the ND22, 1ST DOWN USC (Sanders, A'Jani). We tried to capture that importance in a lengthy series of articles from 2020. Barry, Ken rush for 5 yards to the USC17 (Cook, Rashard). The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. number of starts). The next week, at Purdue, though the Irish had 457total yards, they only managed 17points. Barry, Ken rush for 7 yards to the ND37 (Cook, Rashard). However, the Cougars were doomed by two late fumbles that were both returned for touchdowns.[26]. Denson, Autry rush for 2 yards to the USC2 (Perry, George;Gibson, David). JOHN FOX, QB* (9) CLEMSON NOTES: - Clemson produced six selections, marking the 15th time Clemson has produced at least a half-dozen selections in an NFL Draft. [23], Running back LaVale Woods sprained his left ankle on the second possession, placing the running game back on freshman Malaefou MacKenzie and senior Delon Washington, who had been Woods had replaced for the previous game against California. The official East Carolina University Pirates Football History vs University of South Carolina. Nothing more needs to be said. Bielfeldt Athletics Administration Building, 1700 S. 217-333-3631. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Norwood, Robyn; Dufresne, Chris (September 28, 1997). Clemson Draft Notes. Ryan Abraham (@insidetroy) March 22, 2022. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Heritage Hall. First, an inclusion: Reggie Bush was able to make this roster even though with only two running backs allowed on the roster he got excluded from his primary position. [10][11], Leaf decided to forgo his remaining season of eligibility (1998) and entered the 1998 NFL draft,[12][13] where he was the second overall selection. We present them here for purely educational purposes. .] [4] With the close win, the Irish showed their weakness and dropped a spot in the national ranking. MacKenzie, M. rush for 9 yards to the USC29 (Rossum, Allen). Denson, Autry rush for 2 yards to the USC10 (Jefferson, C.). 1: MARV GOUX. Wren, Jim kickoff 58 yards to the ND7, Rossum, Allen return 18 yards to the ND25 (Steen, Jason;Moreno, Zeke). Malaefou MacKenzie, TB*# (2) We werent nearly as efficient as we were last week. 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We botched everything [. No hyperbole. 14 plays , 77 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Lincoln Riley said they would take a "large number of transfers" after spring football. Sign up for the Trojans Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, Mekhi Blackmon had support from a lot of key #Vikings decision-makers. Denson, Autry rush for 6 yards to the USC22, 1ST DOWN ND (Cook, Rashard). R. Jay Soward returned the second half kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, spurring a USC rally. The concern started to focus on the offensive line, as Delon Washington rushed for 20 yards in eight carries; and given an opportunity, freshman Malaefou MacKenzie managed only 14 yards in 11 carries. Print. Rendon, Adam kickoff 54 yards to the ND11, Driver, Tony return 30 yards to the ND41 (Hill, Prentice;Volsan, Anthony). [7], Despite losing the game, the Trojans' performance was seen as a positive sign that the team was approaching the season with a drive not present until the very end of the previous season. Simon Barnett /Allsport. for 13 yards to the ND42, 1ST DOWN ND, out-of-bounds. 17 plays , 64 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. The offensive line reacted by inscribing the number "112" on their wrist bands before the game. PENALTY ND substitution infraction 5 yards to the ND18. When a kick really mattered, Frank Jordan made it for USC. Read more about our data coverage. They play their home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles.. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Wren, Jim punt 49 yards to the ND31, Rossum, Allen return 5 yards to the ND36 (Aubrey, Bob). [14] The Irish then faced 22nd ranked West Virginia for their final home game. Find out more. The kicking game improved, with Adam Abrams making the Trojans' first field goals of the season from 27 and 37 yards before the end of the first half. Southern California Trojans head coach John McKay on the sideline. 2022: Bynum, who transferred to USC in the spring of 2022 from Washington, will look to immediately contribute to the wide receiver corps as a redshirt senior in 2022. . Follow all your favorite SoCal teams at Trojans Wire, LeBron Wire, Chargers Wire and Rams Wire! Matt McShane, C The #23-ranked Trojans were a departure from Florida State's recent trend of season-opening opponents, which tended towards low-ranked teams in games played either at their home field or on a neutral field. It runs from Thursday, Aug. 25 through Sunday, Aug. 28. . Hide/Show Additional Information For Jake Smith News Ticker. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. MacKenzie, M. rush for 5 yards to the ND3 (Guilbeaux,Benny;Covington,Ivory). [1] The team was coached by Bob Davie and played its home games at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. NAME; WR: 2: Van Raaphorst rush for 6 yards to the USC23 (Bennett, Corey). We present them here for purely educational purposes. [. Denson, Autry rush for 14 yards to the USC11, 1ST DOWN ND (McCutcheon, D.). Jones has to be one of the top two coaches in school history. LOS ANGELES NOVEMBER 16: Punter Tom Malone #3 of the USC Trojans punts out of his own end zone during the Pac-10 Conference Game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at the Los Angeles Coliseum on November 16, 2002 in Los Angeles, California. These are the tough decisions we had to make. [10][17] Leaf would go on to have a strong year, throwing for a school-record 3,968 yards and 34 touchdowns, being named a first team All-American and finishing third in the voting for the Heisman Trophy. Fox, John sacked for loss of 4 yards to the USC27 (Bennett, Corey). The Trojans won 34-13. Abrams, Adam field goal attempt from 37 GOOD, clock 01:05. The former Razorbacks wide receiver signed a free-agent deal with the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday. Sanson, Jim field goal attempt from 33 MISSED, spot at USC20, clock 07:02. Print. The easy choice is also a just and satisfying one to make. Dec 4, 2004; Pasadena, CA, USA; USC running back #5 Reggie Bush outraces the UCLA defense on his way to an 81-yard touchdown run during the Trojans 29-24 win over the Bruins on Saturday at the Rose Bowl. MacKenzie, M. rush for no gain to the USC29 (Minor, Kory). That puts him on this short list, even though other kickers might have better overall numbers over the course of a full Trojan career. Denson, Autry rush for 3 yards to the ND22 (Cook, Rashard). Powlus, Ron pass complete to Nelson, Raki for 17 yards to the USC34, 1ST DOWN ND (Cook, Rashard). Go To Coaching Staff. The 1997 UCLA Bruins football team represented the University of California, Los Angeles in the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season. The game was framed as the Trojans opportunity to set the tone of their season: They didn't drop in the polls after a close loss to highly ranked Florida State; a win against Cougars would help them start rising in the polls; a loss would likely undo any good will left over in voters. Denson, Autry rush for 7 yards to the USC34, 1ST DOWN ND (Claiborne, C.). Lonnie Ford, TE* The defense performed well, led by sophomore linebacker Chris Claiborne who had eight tackles, including two sacks. [3] USC entered the game ranked 112th among 112 Division I-A schools in net rushing yards. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Headlining the group of USC stars is Bayley Weber, who has earned USC's conference-leading 13th all-time selection of MPSF Player of the Year.Weber has also secured her first spot on the . Joe Robbins-USA TODAY Sports (c) 2004 by Joe Robbins. The Trojans defeated the Ducks 28-6. Denson, Autry rush for 2 yards to the ND20 (Cusano, Mark). Start of 3rd quarter, clock 15:00, ND ball on ND35. Denson, Autry rush for 1 yard to the USC1 (Gibson, David). Notre Dame. Some things communication-wise broke down. The Trojans running game continued to be a non-factor, totaling 31 yards at approximately one yard per carry. 3 days. Record: 6-6 (52nd of 111) (Schedule & Results). USC drive start at 15:00, Washington, D. rush for 1 yard to the USC17 (Bennett, Corey;Bryant, Lamont).

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