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2014 USC TROJANS FOOTBALL SPORTS INFORMATION OFFICE • HER 103 • , 90089-0601 TELEPHONE: (213) 740-8480 FAX: (213) 740-7584 WWW.USCTROJANS.COM TIM TESSALONE, DIRECTOR

FOR RELEASE: Nov. 24, 2014

2014 SCHEDULE (7-4) USC FOOTBALL CONCLUDES REGULAR SEASON BY HOSTING NOTRE DAME

DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT FACTS Aug. 30 Fresno State W 52-13 USC (7-4 overall, 6-3 Pac-12 South) vs. Notre Dame (7-4 overall), Saturday, Nov. 29, 12:30 Sept. 6 at Stanford W 13-10 p.m. PT, Los Angeles Coliseum. Sept. 13 at Boston College L 31-37 Sept. 27 Oregon State W 35-10 Oct. 4 State L 34-38 THEMES Oct. 11 at Arizona W 28-26 USC welcomes Notre Dame to the Coliseum on Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend for the Oct. 18 Colorado W 56-28 86th rendition of the greatest intersectional rivalry in . Both teams, with Oct. 25 at Utah L 21-24 identical 7-4 records, are looking to bounce back from tough losses last week and get it Nov. 1 at Washington St. W 44-17 position for the post-season. It is USC’s 1,200th football game. The Trojans have lost just 3 Nov. 13 (Th.) California W 38-30 times in their last 12 meetings with the Irish, but those losses all came in the past 4 seasons, Nov. 22 at UCLA L 20-38 including the last 2 seasons and the last 2 times the game was in Los Angeles. This is only the Nov. 29 Notre Dame 12:30 p.m. (FOX) 12th time that neither team has been ranked going into the game (Notre Dame holds the PAC-12 STANDINGS upper hand in those meetings). For the first time ever, FOX will broadcast the USC-Notre Dame game. USC should be wary: only 2 Trojan coaches PAC-12 OVERALL have won their debut games against the Irish. The contest is a battle between schools W L W L with perhaps the country’s most glorious gridiron heritages. The winner gets year-long SOUTH possession of the jeweled Shillelagh. Both teams have faced Stanford (close wins) and ARIZ 6292 Arizona State (stunning losses) this year. It is the 50th and 40th anniversaries of USC’s famous ASU6292 comeback victories over Notre Dame in 1964 and 1974 (USC A.D. , who spent 12 UCLA 6292 USC6374 years handling color on Irish telecasts, was a Trojan hero in the 1974 game,). It is the final UTAH 4474 Coliseum game for USC’s seniors, who will run onto the field through a tunnel of former Trojan COLO 0829 football players. QB , a Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award finalist who is among NORTH the nation’s leaders in passing efficiency, completion percentage, TD passes, completions ORE 7 1 10 1 and passing yards, continues having the most efficient and accurate season of any Trojan STAN 4465 ever (he has hit nearly 70% of his aerials with 30 TDs and just 4 picks). Doak WASH 3575 Walker Award semifinalist TB Javorius Allen, a 1,000-yard runner in 2014 with 8 century CAL3656 yardage outings this season, tops the Pac-12 in all-purpose yards. Dual threat WR Nelson OSU2656 WSU2638 Agholor, a Biletnikoff Award semifinalist with a school-record 4 career scoring punt returns, is in the national Top 20 in receptions, receiving yards and punt returns. Dominant All- AP POLL USA TODAY POLL American DE Leonard Williams made the semifinalist listings for the Lombardi and Bednarik trophies, ILB is Troy’s tackle leader for a third season (he has 366 career stops) 1. Florida State 1. Alabama and 2013 Freshman All-American S-turned-OLB Su’a Cravens makes plays all over the field 2. Alabama 2. Florida State (no defensive back in the nation has more tackles for a loss). USC has had to rely on 3. Oregon 3. Oregon numerous true freshmen because of depth issues (11 have played significantly, including 8 4. Mississippi State 4. Mississippi State who have posted 45 starts) and several are candidates for Freshman All-American honors: 5. Baylor 5. TCU 6. TCU 6. Baylor CB-WR-RET Adoree’ Jackson (he has played 3 ways in 6 games this year and is among the 7. Ohio State 7. Ohio State nation’s leading kickoff returners), WR JuJu Smith (he has 46 receptions in 2014), OG-now- 8. Georgia 8. Michigan State OT Toa Lobendahn and OG Viane Talamaivao. No more than 57 recruited scholarship 9. UCLA 9. Georgia Trojans have suited up for any game in 2014 because of NCAA-mandated scholarship 10. Michigan State 10. UCLA limitations. USC has outscored foes by 100 points in the first quarter and has yet to allow an 11. Kansas State 11. Kansas State opponent to score on its opening possession this season. Troy’s offense is highly ranked in 12. Arizona 12. Arizona various passing categories as well as on third down conversions, while its defense is in the 13. Arizona State 13. Arizona State national Top 25 in red zone defense, turnover margin and third down conversion defense. 14. Wisconsin 14. Wisconsin 15. Auburn 15. Georgia Tech Fifth-year Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly’s team, which began 2014 with a 6-0 16. Georgia Tech 16. Auburn record, has lost 4 of its last 5 games (including the past 3) following last Saturday’s loss to 17. Missouri 17. Missouri Louisville at home. Kelly is looking to become the first coach to begin his ND career with 5 18. Mississippi 18. Oklahoma consecutive 8-win seasons. The Irish offense is directed by dual-threat QB Everett Golson, 19. Marshall 19. Mississippi who is ranked high nationally in total offense, passing TDs, passing yardage and passing 20. Oklahoma 20. Marshall efficiency. His top target, WR Will Fuller, is second in the nation in receiving TDs (14). RB 21. Colorado State 21. Colorado State Tarean Folston is ND’s leading rusher. Defensively, the Irish are led by touted LB Jaylon 22. Minnesota 22. Minnesota Smith. P-PK Kyle Brindza owns the ND game, season and career records for field goals. 23. Clemson 23. Louisville 24. Louisville 24. Clemson RADIO-TV—Live national TV: 12:30 p.m. (PT), FOX, Gus ESPN Radio broadcast on USCTrojans.com and 25. Boise State 25. Boise State Johnson, Charles Davis, Molly McGrath (also on FOX ESPNLA.com, on SiriusXM satellite radio (Channels Deportes). 139/197) and on the TuneIn Radio app. Live national radio: 12:30 p.m. (PT), ESPN Radio, Trojans Live: 6-7 p.m. (PT), Tuesdays, All-Sports Bill Rosinski, David Norrie, Joe Schad. KFWB 980 (KFWB-AM), John Jackson, Jordan Moore USC FOOTBALL Live local radio: 8:30 a.m. (PT), ESPNLA 710 Radio (live from The Lab gastropub, 3500 Figueroa St., Los (KSPN-AM), Pete Arbogast, John Jackson, Jordan Angeles). Fans also can hear “Trojans Live” on 11 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Moore, Steve Mason, Harvey Hyde, , KFWB.com, USCTrojans.com and 32 BOWL VICTORIES Kelli Tennant (includes 4-hour pre-game and 3-hour FoxSportsWest.com and the TuneIn Radio app. 161 ALL-AMERICANS post-game shows). Six other stations are included Trojan Brunch: 8-10 a.m. (PT), Sundays, ESPNLA on the USC radio network: KSPA-AM 1510 in Ontario/ 710 Radio (KSPN-AM), Pete Arbogast, Harvey Hyde. 6 HEISMAN TROPHY WINNERS San Bernardino County/Inland Empire, KXPS-AM 1010 USC Trojan Talk: 7 p.m. (PT), Thursdays, KSHP-AM 462 NFL PLAYERS in Palm Springs, KSZL-AM 1230 in Barstow, KSHP-AM 1400 in Las Vegas, and 10 a.m. (PT), Saturdays, KCAA- 22 ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS 1400 in Las Vegas, KALZ-FM 96.7 in Fresno and KRZR- AM 1050 in Inland Empire and KXPS-AM 1010 in Palm AM 1400 in Visalia. Fans also can hear the live 710 Springs, Harvey Hyde. 1 2014 TROJAN FOOTBALL RANKINGS near the end of the half, capped by an 11- USC VS. NOTRE DAME (34*-45-5) Neither USC nor Notre Dame are ranked in yard Rees scoring pass to WR TJ Jones to the AP and USA Today Amway Coaches give ND all the lead it needed. Redd ran 1926 L 12-13 H 1972 W 45-23 H polls. for a game-best 112 yards on 19 carries, QB 1927 L 6- 7 N1 1973 L 14-23 A Cody Kessler completed 20-of-34 passes for 1928 W 27-14 H 1974 W 55-24 H 201 yards with an , WR Nelson 1929 L 12-13 N1 1975 W 24-17 A SERIES 1930 L 0-27 H 1976 W 17-13 H Notre Dame leads the series with USC, which Agholor had 209 all-purpose yards (6 1931 W 16-14 A 1977 L 19-49 A began in 1926, 45-34-5 (not including Troy’s catches for 89 yards, 4 punt returns for 100 1932 W 13- 0 H 1978 W 27-25 H 2005 victory that was later vacated due yards and a kickoff return of 20 yards) and 1933 W 19- 0 A 1979 W 42-23 A to NCAA penalty; original record: 45-35-5). WR Darreus Rogers had 6 receptions for 60 1934 L 0-14 H 1980 W 20- 3 H Including that 2005 vacated game: yards. Williams led USC with 9 tackles. For 1935 L 13-20 A 1981 W 14- 7 A —USC has won 9 of the last 12 meetings, ND, Rees was 14-of-21 for 166 yards, Niklas 1936 T 13-13 H 1982 W 17-13 H but ND has won 3 of the last 4. (58 yards) and Jones (46 yards) each had 4 1937 L 6-13 A 1983 L 6-27 A —Before falling to the Irish in 2010, USC grabs and TB Cam McDaniel ran for 97 1938 W 13- 0 H 1984 L 7-19 H had won 8 consecutive games (its longest yards on 18 tries. 1939 W 20-12 A 1985 L 3-37 A winning streak in the series) after the Irish In 2012 in the last game in the Coliseum, 1940 L 6-10 H 1986 L 37-38 H PK Kyle Brindza kicked 5 field goals and No. 1941 L 18-20 A 1987 L 15-26 A won the 3 previous meetings and Troy won 1942 L 0-13 H 1988 L 10-27 H the 3 before that. 1 Notre Dame’s defense had a pair of fourth 1946 L 6-26 A 1989 L 24-28 A —In the past 18 games, USC holds a quarter goal line stands to hold off USC, 22- 1947 L 7-38 H 1990 L 6-10 H 12-6 lead. 13. The victory earned the undefeated Irish 1948 T 14-14 H 1991 L 20-24 A —Since 1967, USC has gone 24-20-3. a berth in the BCS Championship Game. 1949 L 0-32 A 1992 L 23-31 H —In Los Angeles games, USC leads 21- Although it was just ND’s second win over 1950 W 9- 7 H 1993 L 13-31 A 19-4, but has lost the last 2. USC in the past 11 games, it was its second 1951 L 12-19 H 1994 T 17-17 H Last year in South Bend, Notre Dame straight victory in Los Angeles. It was the 1952 L 0- 9 A 1995 L 10-38 A snapped a 5-game home losing streak to first time since 1989 that Troy faced an AP 1953 L 14-48 H 1996 W 27-20(1OT) H USC by holding off the Trojans, 14-10, under No. 1 Irish team and the first time it played 1954 L 17-23 A 1997 W 20-17 A the lights in chilly (mid-40s) Notre Dame an undefeated ND team since 1993. It was 1955 W 42-20 H 1998 W 10- 0 H Stadium. It was the fewest points USC the sixth time a No. 1 ND squad beat the 1956 W 28-20 H 1999 L 24-25 A Trojans in 8 tries, including the fourth in 6 1957 L 12-40 A 2000 L 21-38 H scored against the Irish since a 10-0 home 1958 L 13-20 H 2001 L 16-27 A victory in 1998, and the fewest in a loss and such games in the Coliseum. It was USC’s 1959 L 6-16 A 2002 W 44-13 H in South Bend since a 38-10 defeat there in fewest points scored in 2012 and its fewest 1960 L 0-17 H 2003 W 45-14 A 1995. It was USC’s first non-conference road against against Notre Dame since 1998. It 1961 L 0-30 A 2004 W 41-10 H loss since 2002. The loss made new USC also was the first time since 1995 that USC 1962 W 25- 0 H 2005* W 34-31 A head coaches 0-6 in their debuts against lost to traditional rivals UCLA and Notre 1963 L 14-17 A 2006 W 44-24 H Notre Dame when those games were in Dame in the same season. USC twice got 1964 W 20-17 H 2007 W 38- 0 A South Bend, the latest victim being interim inside the Notre Dame 5-yard line in the 1965 L 7-28 A 2008 W 38-3 H head coach . It was just the fourth quarter, but could only come away 1966 L 0-51 H 2009 W 34-27 A 11th time that USC and ND met when both with a 21-yard field goal by PK Andre 1967 W 24- 7 A 2010 L 16-20 H were unranked. It was just the second USC- Heidari on the first drive after getting first- 1968 T 21-21 H 2011 W 31-17 A and-goal at the 4 early in the quarter and 1969 T 14-14 A 2012 L 13-22 H ND night game ever in South Bend and the 1970 W 38-28 H 2013 L 10-14 A 7:30 p.m. start equaled (with the 2011 then Troy was shut down on 4 tries at first- 1971 W 28-14 A game) the latest kickoff in series history. All and-goal at the 1 with under 3 minutes to the scoring was done in the first half as the play. Brindza tied Notre Dame and USC N1-Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois teams managed just 173 total yards opponent game records with his 5 field *Not including 1 win vacated due to NCAA goals: a 27-yarder on the game’s opening penalty (original record: 35-44-5) between them in the second half (only 52 by the Irish) as offensive injuries took their drive, a 29-yarder early in the second toll against stout defenses (there was an quarter, a career-best 52-yarder at the intermittent light rain after halftime). USC halftime gun after a USC interception to give got inside the ND 40-yard line on its final 4 ND a 16-10 lead, a 33-yarder late in the possessions, but crucial offensive penalties third quarter (after missing a 34-yarder earlier in each possession helped stall each series in the quarter) and a 19-yarder late in the as the Trojans were driving (the third game. USC’s other scores came on an 11- possession was set up when DE Leonard yard pass at the top of the second quarter TICKETS—Tickets for the USC-Notre Dame game, Williams forced a and S Su’a to WR Robert Woods from QB , ranging from $100 to $150, are on sale online at Cravens recovered it at the ND 34-yard line who started in place of injured QB Matt GetTrojanTix.com or by calling (213) 740-GOSC with 6:27 to play). Notre Dame never Barkley, and a 39-yard Heidari field goal late (4672). advanced into USC territory after its first in the first half. Notre Dame’s only drive of the second half, when it got to just was a 9-yard run by RB Theo USC ONLINE—USC’s official athletic website is the 38, and the Irish converted just 1-of-8 Riddick late in the first quarter as the Irish USCTrojans.com and its official blog is at third downs in the second half. USC lost opened up a 10-0 lead. USC managed USCTrojans.com/blog. Live GameTracker stats are WR Marqise Lee, TEs and just 281 total yards, including only 95 on the available there. USC Athletics also can be followed ground, and converted just 1-of-8 third on (Twitter.com/USC_Athletics), Facebook and TB Justin Davis to second (Facebook.com/USCTrojans), Instagram half injuries, while Notre Dame lost QB Tommy downs against the highly-ranked Irish (Instagram.com/USC_Athletics) and YouTube Rees to a neck sprain on a sack by LB Lamar defense (No. 1 in scoring defense, fifth in (YouTube.com/USCAthletics). The USC Trojan Text Dawson on the first play of its second series rushing defense and sixth in total defense). Alert program allows fans to get real-time news after halftime (the Irish threw just 4 passes Notre Dame had 439 total yards (222 rushing about the Trojans (text “Trojans” to 51234). There are the rest of the game). Overall, USC missed and 217 passing) while running off 18 more also free apps for USCTrojans.com, USC Game Day a pair of field goals (1 in each half), was plays than USC (69 to 51), holding the ball and Project Trojan. USC’s Game Day Central page is penalized 11 times (7 after halftime) and for 34:38 and having no turnovers. Wittek at USCTrojans.com/gameday. failed to convert its last 11 third downs after was 14-of-23 for 186 yards with 2 making good on its first 2 in the opening and the TD in his debut, Woods PAC-12 ONLINE—The Pac-12’s official website is Pac- quarter. USC had 330 total yards in the had a game-best 7 receptions for 92 yards, 12.com. game, while the Irish had 300. After the WR Marqise Lee added 5 catches for 75 yards to set the Pac-12 season receptions PAC-12 COACHES TELECONFERENCE—Pac-12 Trojans stopped Notre Dame on fourth-and- football coaches are available for 10 minutes each goal from the 1-yard line on the Irish’s record and he returned 4 kickoffs for 98 yards on a media teleconference beginning at 10 a.m. (PT) opening drive of the game, USC drove 96 and TB Silas Redd had 77 yards on 12 carries. every Tuesday (through Nov. 25) during the season. yards on its first possession, capped by a 1- LB Hayes Pullard had a game-high 13 USC coach Steve Sarkisian comes on at 11:45 a.m. yard TD run by TB Silas Redd. But ND tackles, while LB Lamar Dawson and S T.J. (PT). Beginning at 3:30 p.m. (PT) each of those answered right back, getting a 7-yard Rees McDonald each had 10 stops. For Notre Tuesdays, a taped replay of the teleconference is TD pass to TE Troy Niklas. PK Andre Heidari Dame, Riddick ran for 146 yards on 20 tries, available until the next call (the replay can also be put USC up with a 22-yard field goal QB Everett Golson was 15-of-26 for 217 yards heard on Pac-12.com). Call the Pac-12 office (415- midway through the second quarter, one and added 47 yards on 9 rushes and TE 580-4200) or USC sports information office (213-740- series after he missed a 40-yarder. But the had 4 catches for 69 yards. ESPN’s 8480) to obtain the media-only phone numbers for Irish drove 91 yards in 5 plays in just 1:29 College GameDay pre-game show was at the Pac-12 Coaches Teleconference. the Coliseum. 2 2014 TROJAN FOOTBALL USC SENIORS’ FINAL HOME GAME VERSUS UNRANKED NOTRE DAME SHILLELAGH USC’s 12 seniors appearing at their final USC is 11-13-1 against unranked Irish teams The winner of the USC-Notre Dame game home game in the Coliseum are: DE-TE (wins in 1950-56-62-81-82-97-2003-04-07-08- gets year-long possession of the Shillelagh. Teddy Baker, S Gerald Bowman, C Giovanni 11, the tie in 1994 and losses in 1940-51-59- The foot-long shillelagh—a Gaelic war club Di Poalo, OT Nathan Guertler, PK Andre 60-63-83-84-85-86-99-2001-10-13). made of oak or blackthorn saplings from Heidari, QB Anthony Neyer, ILB Hayes Ireland—has ruby-adorned Trojan heads Pullard, CB-S Josh Shaw, OLB J.R. Tavai, TE USC AND NOTRE DAME UNRANKED with the year and game score representing Randall Telfer,OT-OG Aundrey Walker and This is just the 12th time both USC and Notre USC victories, while emerald-studded TE Chris Willson. As is tradition, they will be Dame play each other while unranked shamrocks stand for Notre Dame wins. For introduced individually prior to kickoff by (USC is 3-8 in those games, winning in 1950- tie games, a combined Trojan head/ running onto the field through the Heritage 97-2011 and losing in 1940-60-83-85-99-2001- shamrock medallion was used. The first Tunnel (comprised of former Trojan players). 10-13). Overall, USC is 11-13-1 against Shillelagh was retired after the 1989 game unranked Irish teams (wins in 1950-56-62-81- when it ran out of space for the medallions 1964 and 1974 ANNIVERSARIES 82-97-2003-04-07-08-11, the tie in 1994 and and a second one is now in use. There are This is the 50th anniversary of the thrilling losses in 1940-51-59-60-63-83-84-85-86-99- now 45 shamrocks, 35 Trojan heads and 5 1964 USC-Notre Dame game when USC’s 2001-10-13). combined medallions on the shillelaghs (1 Rod Sherman caught a 15-yard USC win was later vacated due to NCAA touchdown pass from with 1:33 UCLA-NOTRE DAME penalty). to play to upset unbeaten and top-ranked USC is 16-20-4 against Notre Dame in games Notre Dame (Troy was down, 17-0, at immediately following the UCLA game, CONNECTIONS halftime). It also is the 40th anniversary of including 7-11-1 when the Trojans are No USC players claim Indiana as home, but the famous 1974 USC-Notre Dame game. coming off a loss to the Bruins. 12 Notre Dame players hail from California In what is regarded as one of the most high schools…USC S Su’a Cravens is a distant dramatic and incredible comebacks in the COMMON OPPONENTS cousin is former Notre Dame All-American history of college football, the 1974 Trojans Both USC and Notre Dame have faced Manti Te’o… USC S Rob Dooley’s erased a 24-point deficit to beat Notre Stanford and Arizona State in 2014. USC sister, Grace, was on Notre Dame’s lacrosse Dame, 55-24, in the Coliseum. USC trailed won at Stanford, 13-10, then fell at home to team (2011-14) and another sister, Anne, is the Irish, 24-0, late in the first half, and the Arizona State, 38-34, on a Hail Mary a freshman lacrosse player at Notre Dame, Trojans’ chances looked bleak because touchdown pass at the gun. Notre Dame while his grandfather and great Notre Dame sported the nation’s top- beat Stanford at home, 17-13, and fell at grandfather are Notre Dame ranked defense. But with 10 seconds Arizona State, 55-31. graduates…The mother of USC brothers DE remaining before halftime, Anthony Davis Jeff Miller and ILB Matt Miller played scored on a 7-yard pass from Pat Haden IN COLISEUM volleyball at Notre Dame (1984-87) under (Troy’s extra point kick was blocked) to send USC has a 423-134-27 (.747) all-time record her maiden name, Kathy Baker…USC CB the Trojans into the lockerroom behind 24- in the Coliseum since the stadium opened Kevin Carrasco attended Notre Dame 6. Davis took the opening kickoff of the in 1923. (This does not include 6 wins (that is, Notre Dame High School in Sherman second half and raced 102 yards for a score, vacated due to NCAA penalty; original Oaks, Calif.)…From 1998 through 2009, USC opening the floodgates as USC rallied for record: 429-134-27, .750.) athletic director Pat Haden served as the 35 points in the third quarter. Davis scored analyst on NBC-TV’s broadcasts of Notre 2 more times that quarter, both on short runs, IN NOVEMBER Dame games…Notre Dame WR Amir Carlisle and Haden threw TD passes of 18 and 45 USC has a 248-129-20 (.650) all-time record spent his 2011 freshman season playing at yards to J.K. McKay. Then, before 2 minutes while playing in the month of November USC…Notre Dame offensive line coach/ had elapsed in the fourth quarter, Haden (does not include 3 wins vacated due to running game coordinator Harry Hiestand hit Shelton Diggs for a 16-yard score and NCAA penalty; original record: 251-129-20, was a graduate assistant coach at USC in Charles Phillips returned an interception 58 .653). 1987…Notre Dame women’s volleyball yards for a touchdown. In all, USC blitzed coach Debbie (Landreth) Brown was a 2- to its 55 points in under 17 minutes. Both WINNING TRADITIONS time All-American (1976-77) at USC on a pair teams will be saluted with on-field USC and Notre Dame have 2 of the top of national championship teams…The presentations during Saturday’s game. gridiron heritages in the country. The schools athletic departments and business schools both have won 11 national titles (USC in at USC and Notre Dame, along with those GAME NO. 1,200 1928-31-32-39-62-67-72-74-78-2003-04 and at North Carolina, Georgia, Michigan and This will be the 1,200th football game in USC Notre Dame in 1924-29-30-43-46-47-49-66- Texas, conduct the Sports Management history. USC owns an 803-327-54 (.701) all- 73-77-88). Notre Dame is tied for second in Institute for mid- and upper-level sports time record (not including 14 wins and 1 all-time victories among Division I-A schools administrators who aspire to be athletic loss vacated due to NCAA penalty; original (881, with Texas) and USC is ninth (803, not directors, executive directors or general record: 817-328-54, .704) including 14 wins vacated due to NCAA managers in college, amateur or pro sports. penalty). In career winning percentage, USC HEAD COACH DEBUTS VS. NOTRE DAME Notre Dame is first (.732) and USC is eighth SCHEDULE John Robinson (in 1976) and Paul Hackett (.701). USC has appeared in 50 bowls (with USC’s 12-game 2014 schedule features 9 (in 1998) are the only new USC head 32 wins, not including 1 win vacated due teams that played in a bowl last season, 6 coaches who have defeated Notre Dame to NCAA penalty), while Notre Dame has that won at least 8 games (including 4 that in their first meeting. Both of those wins been in 33 bowls (with 16 wins). Thirteen had 10-plus victories) and 4 that were in came in the Coliseum. Ten other first-year players from both schools have won the final AP rankings. Steve Sarkisian’s Trojan coaches lost their debuts against Heisman Trophies (USC’s Mike Garrett, O.J. Trojan head coaching debut came at Notre Dame, including all 6 times those Simpson, Charles White, , home on Aug. 30 against 2013 Mountain meetings occurred in South Bend: , and Notre West Conference champion Fresno State, (1941 at ND), (1942 in L.A.), Jess Dame’s Angelo Bertelli, John Lujack, Leon the team the Trojans defeated in the Las Hill (1951 in L.A.), Don Clark (1957 at ND), Hart, John Lattner, Paul Hornung, John Vegas Bowl to close last season (it marked John McKay (1960 in L.A.), (1983 Huarte, Tim Brown). Notre Dame has had the first time since the 1916 finale and the at ND), Larry Smith (1987 at ND), 188 All-American first teamers, while USC 1917 opener that Troy has played the same (2001 at ND), (2010 in L.A.) and claims 161. USC has 31 players in the team consecutively). The Trojans then Ed Orgeron (2013 at ND). Also, Robinson College Football Hall of Fame and Notre traveled to 2-time defending Pac-12 lost at South Bend in 1993, his first season of Dame has 44. Both schools have had 5 champion Stanford on Sept. 6 for the Pac- his second head coaching stint at Troy. And players selected first in the NFL draft and 12’s first conference game of 2014. USC Howard Jones, then in his second season both are well-represented in the Pro stayed on the road on Sept. 13 when it leading USC, lost to the Irish in the Coliseum Football Hall of Fame (11 by USC and 10 by went to Atlantic Coast Conference in the series’ first-ever game. Notre Dame). Both programs have had opponent Boston College, Troy’s first visit legendary coaches (USC’s Gloomy Gus there since 1988. After a bye, the Trojans Henderson, Howard Jones, John McKay, resumed Pac-12 play by returning home for John Robinson and Pete Carroll, and Notre a pair of games, first against Oregon State Dame’s Knute Rockne, Frank Leahy and Ara on Sept. 27 and then versus reigning Pac- Parseghian). 12 South Division champ Arizona State on 3 2014 TROJAN FOOTBALL Oct. 4. USC then went to Arizona on Oct. NCAA PROBATION OVER LAST GAME 11 before it hosted Colorado on Oct. 18. USC’s NCAA probation officially ended this No. 11 UCLA, behind QB Brett Hundley’s 326 Troy was on the road the following 2 weeks, past June 10, meaning the 2014 team is the passing yards with 3 TDs and a relentless at Utah on Oct. 25 and at Washington last under the 3-year NCAA penalty that defense that posted 6 sacks, defeated No. State on Nov. 1, then it had another bye caps the annual roster to a maximum of 75 24 USC, 38-20, before 82,431 fans in the Rose weekend. The Trojans returned to action scholarship players and the yearly Bowl and a national ABC-TV audience. The by hosting California in a Thursday night scholarship signees to 15 (that’s 10 fewer loss, Troy’s third consecutive to UCLA, ended contest on Nov. 13, just the second non- than the NCAA maximum in both cases). USC’s hopes of capturing the Pac-12 South Thanksgiving or non-bowl Thursday game Despite being faced with severe NCAA Division and advancing to the Pac-12 USC has played in the Coliseum. USC sanctions the past 4 years, the Trojan Championship Game, while the Bruins’ concludes its regular season with back-to- football program was able to produce a dreams to do so remained alive. USC got back encounters with its traditional rivals, pair of 10-win seasons in that span. USC still off to a quick start when ILB Anthony Sarao first visiting crosstown foe UCLA in the Rose has a year remaining in the 5-year window intercepted Hundley on the Bruins’ second Bowl on Nov. 22 and then hosting Notre of repeat violator status. offensive play of the game and returned it Dame in a Thanksgiving weekend clash on 17 yards for a touchdown. But after the Nov. 29. AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIP PLAYERS Trojans fumbled away a punt deep in their Because of the NCAA sanctions-mandated territory on UCLA’s next possession, the Bruins PRE-SEASON HONORS scholarship limitation for this season, plus countered quickly with a 10-yard Hundley DE Leonard Williams (USA Today, SI.com, early departures from last year’s team and TD toss to WR Devin Lucien. After USC’s next CBSSports.com, Athlon, Phil Steele’s, some in-season departures from this year’s drive went 3-and-out, Hundley hit WR Sporting News), WR Nelson Agholor (USA squad, the 2014 Trojans currently field a on a 57-yard scoring bomb Today, Athlon, Phil Steele’s, Sporting News) roster of only 65 recruited scholarship players. on UCLA’s next play midway through the and S Su’a Cravens (USA Today) were Just 58 of those are available this week (6 opening quarter. The Trojans, who failed named to 2014 pre-season All-American first are out for the season with injuries and 1 is on a fourth-and-2 run from UCLA’s 5-yard teams. LB Hayes Pullard (Sporting News) academically ineligible). Also, 6 more of the line on the final play of the first quarter, tied was a pre-season All-American second 58 available recruited scholarship players the game at 14-14 on their next series as QB teamer. Williams, Agholor, Pullard and TB likely will redshirt in 2014. Only 57 recruited Cody Kessler hit TB Justin Davis for a 2-yard Javorius Allen were selected to various pre- scholarship players suited up for the Fresno TD. The Bruins answered on their next drive season All-Pac-12 first teams. State opener, then 52 for the Stanford with a 32-yard field goal by PK Ka’imi game, 54 for Boston College, 57 for Oregon Fairbairn and then they drove 68 yards at WATCH LISTS State, 55 for Arizona State, 50 for Arizona, 53 the end of the half following an The following Trojans made the official for Colorado, 48 for Utah, 48 for Washington interception, with Hundley connecting with “Watch Lists” for national 2014 post-season State, 54 for California and 56 for UCLA. WR Eldridge Massington for a 13-yard awards: touchdown to go up by 10 points. UCLA REC. SCHOL. AVAIL. SUITED PLAYED then scored on runs on its first 2 possessions WR Nelson Agholor PLAYERS of the second half, first a 10-yarder by TB Maxwell Award (top player) FRES 67 62 57 47 Paul Perkins and then a 15-yarder by Walter Camp Award (top player) @STAN 67 62 52 39 @BC 67 62 54 42 Hundley. USC managed to score late in Hornung Award (most versatile player) the game on a 3-yard run by TB Javorius Biletnikoff Award (top receiver)** OSU 66 61 57 45 TB Javorius Allen ASU 66 61 55 45 Allen. UCLA had 461 yards of total offense Maxwell Award (top player)** @ARIZ 65 60 50 42 to USC’s 276 (the Trojans had just 62 on the Doak Walker Award (top )** COLO 65 58 53 45 ground). The Bruins had 24 first downs to S Su’a Cravens @UTAH 65 58 48 41 USC’s 16 and converted 9-of-16 third Nagurski Trophy (top defensive player) @WSU 65 57 48 41 downs. Kessler was 22-of-34 for 214 yards Bednarik Award (top defensive player) CAL 65 57 54 39 and Allen led Troy in rushing (60 yards on 14 Thorpe Award (top defensive back) @UCLA 65 58 56 42 Note: Pac-12 teams can travel 70 players maximum tries) and receiving (7 catches for 42 yards). QB Cody Kessler ILB Hayes Pullard had a team-best 9 tackles. Maxwell Award (top player) (scholarship and non-scholarship) to non-rival Pac- O’Brien Award (top quarterback) 12 road games, but can suit up an unlimited amount CB-S Josh Shaw, who had been suspended Unitas Award (top senior/fourth-year QB)*** for Pac-12 home games, Pac-12 rival road games for USC’s first 10 games, saw action on Manning Award (top quarterback) and all non-conference games. special teams and as a backup in the TB Tre Madden secondary. For UCLA, Hundley was 22-of- Doak Walker Award (top running back) FUN FACT I 31 for 326 yards en route to becoming UCLA’s LB Hayes Pullard USC and Notre Dame have beaten career total offense leader, Perkins ran for Nagurski Trophy (top defensive player) each other more than any other 93 yards on 24 carries and Fuller (63 yards) Bednarik Award (top defensive player) opponent (45 wins by the Irish and 34 by and WR Mossi Johnson (60 yards) each had Lott IMPACT Trophy (top defensive impact player) the Trojans, not including 1 USC win Lombardi Award (top lineman/linebacker) 5 receptions. Butkus Award (top linebacker)** vacated due to NCAA penalty). OLB J.R. Tavai Butkus Award (top linebacker) FUN FACT II TE Randall Telfer USC and Notre Dame are among only 3 Mackey Award (top ) NCAA FBS (formerly Division I-A) schools C Max Tuerk that have never played an FCS (formerly Outland Trophy (top interior lineman) non-Division I-A) opponent since the Lombardi Award (top lineman/linebacker) divisions were established in 1978. The DE Leonard Williams Nagurski Trophy (top defensive player) other school is UCLA, the Trojans’ Bednarik Award (top defensive player)** opponent last week. Outland Trophy (top interior lineman) Lombardi Award (top lineman/linebacker)** FUN FACT III Hendricks Award (top defensive end) This will be the first time that the USC- Lott IMPACT Trophy (top defensive impact player)** Notre Dame game has been televised *Quarterfinalist by FOX. **Semifinalist ***Finalist

4 2014 TROJAN FOOTBALL STEVE SARKISIAN ASSISTANT COACHES Steve Sarkisian, the eighth youngest (40) Just 2 full-time assistant coaches from USC’s USC is in good hands at the quarterback head coach currently in NCAA FBS, didn’t 2013 staff were retained by Sarkisian: Helton, spot. Junior Cody Kessler (260-of-373, 69.7%, have to be shown around the USC campus the who handles the 3,133 yds, 30 TD, 4 int in 2014, plus 2 rush TD or be instructed on Trojan gridiron lore when quarterbacks, and wide receivers coach/ and 32.7 avg on 6 P), who was named the he was hired as the school’s head football pass game coordinator Tee Martin, who 2014 starter near the end of spring practice, coach this past December. He already was was named the Pac-12’s Recruiter of the showed continual improvement quite familiar with all things Troy, from its Year in 2014. Sarkisian brought 5 assistants throughout 2013 in his first year as the starter, physical layout to its academic prestige to with him from Washington: defensive completing 65.4% of his passes for 2,968 yards its football tradition and culture. That’s coordinator Justin Wilcox, running backs and 20 TDs with just 7 interceptions. In the because this is Sarkisian’s fifth time coming coach/special teams coordinator/assistant final 6 games of last season, he hit 70.8% of to USC, first as a student-athlete in the early head coach Johnny Nansen, his aerials with 11 TDs and just 2 picks. He 1990s, then as a graduate assistant coach coach/recruiting coordinator/associate was the MVP, going 22-of- nearly a decade later, next as an assistant head coach defense , tight 30 (73.3%) for a career-high 345 yards and coach (he was the quarterbacks coach ends coach/associate head coach offense a career-best and Vegas Bowl record 4 on USC’s 2003 national championship and defensive backs touchdown passes. Kessler is one of 5 finalists squad), then as the offensive coordinator coach/pass game coordinator defense for the Unitas Golden Arm Award (top following a foray into the NFL and now as Keith Heyward. Strength and conditioning senior/fourth-year quarterback). He the head coach after spending the past 5 head coach Ivan Lewis also followed him currently is fifth nationally in both passing years guiding Washington (where he went to USC. Sarkisian then hired Tim Drevno from efficiency (164.7, second in Pac-12) and to 4 bowl games and beat 8 AP Top 25 the to be the offensive completion percentage (69.7%, second in teams). At Washington, Sarkisian inherited line coach/running game coordinator and Pac-12), sixth in passing TDs (30, fourth in a program in 2009 that had won just 12 Chris Wilson from Georgia to be the Pac-12), 11th in points responsible for (17.6, games during the previous 5 seasons, defensive line coach. Graduate assistant third in Pac-12), 12th in completions (23.6, including going winless the year before he coach Jaron Fairman (offense) was held sixth in Pac-12) and 13th in passing yards took over. His 8 victories in 2013 were the over from last year’s staff, while another 3— (284.8, fourth in Pac-12). His 69.7% most at UW since 2000. He won 4 of his 5 Kyle DeVan (offense), who played at completion percentage in 2014 currently is games against in-state rival Oregon State and in the NFL, Patrick above the USC season record (69.1% by Washington State. He coached 9 NFL Henderson (defense), another Beaver in 2011). His 164.7 passing draftees and produced a 1,000-yard rusher graduate who most recently was a junior efficiency in 2014 currently is above the USC each year. His overall Washington record college defensive coordinator, and Drew season record (164.6 by in was 34-29. UW’s school record-setting 2013 Pearson (defense), who previously 2008). His 1.07 interception rate currently is Washington offense was in the national Top coached at a local high school—joined the better than the USC season record (1.34 by 20 in total offense, rushing offense, pass staff this season. Rob Johnson in 1003). Against Power 5 efficiency offense and scoring offense, while opponents, his passing efficiency (161.6) is the defense was in the Pac-12’s Top 6 in OFFENSIVE OVERVIEW second best in the nation, his completion every category. The 2013 Husky squad Eight starters returned on offense from 2013: percentage (69.9%) is third and his passing featured Doak Walker Award finalist quarterback Cody Kessler, tailback Javorius TDs (26) is third. No quarterback in the tailback (No. 4 nationally in Allen, Nelson Agholor, nation has thrown as many passes as Kessler rushing), quarterback (UW’s fullback Soma Vainuku, tight end Randall and had only 3 interceptions, and only 1 recordholder in career TD passes, passing Telfer and offensive linemen Max Tuerk, besides Kessler has thrown at least 30 TDs efficiency and completion percentage), Chad Wheeler and Aundrey Walker. Others with just 4 or fewer interceptions. None of 2013 Mackey Award-winning tight end back with starting experience are tailback his first 190 passes in 2014 were intercepted Austin Seferian-Jenkins and safety Sean Tre Madden, wide receiver Darreus Rogers, (he had a streak of 195 extending to 2013) Parker (11 career interceptions). At USC, fullback Jahleel Pinner, offensive tackle and only 4 of his 373 throws in 2014 have Sarkisian coached Heisman Trophy-winning Nathan Guertler and tight end Chris Willson. been picked off. He has thrown just 5 quarterbacks Carson Palmer and Matt USC’s leading passer, top 2 rushers (and 5 interceptions in his past 16 games. He has Leinart, along with NFL signalcallers Mark of its top 6 ground gainers) and 4 of its top 6 thrown 19 in the last 5 games. Sanchez, and Matt pass catchers (and 13 players in all who He already is seventh on Troy’s career Cassel. The Trojans went 23-3 when he was had a reception) are back from 2013. The passing chart (498 completions), seventh the offensive coordinator. Sarkisian Trojans averaged nearly 30 points and 400 on the career passing yardage list (6,110) originally joined the USC staff as an offensive total yards last year while breaking in a new and eighth on the career total offense chart assistant in January of 2001. Then, after signalcaller, figures that were down just (5,902 yards). He has thrown for at least 300 going to San Diego State briefly as the slightly from the previous year when the yards in a game 6 times in his career (5 in quarterbacks coach in January of 2002, he offense was quarterbacked by a 4-year 2014, including once for 400 yards) and returned to USC in March of 2002 to handle starter and featured a record-setting twice he has done it back-to-back. He has the quarterbacks fulltime for 2 seasons wideout and a career 1,000-yard runner. thrown at least 1 TD pass in 21 of his 25 career (2002-03). He spent the 2004 season as the USC was particularly effective last fall in the starts and at least 2 scores 13 times in his quarterbacks coach with the Oakland red zone (sixth nationally) and in time of career. His current career completion Raiders. His quarterbacks passed for more possession (10th nationally), both best in the percentage of 67.7% and interception rate than 4,000 yards in 2004 as Oakland ranked Pac-12, and it cut its turnovers in half from of 1.49 are better than 2004 Heisman Trophy eighth in passing in the NFL. He returned to 2012 (from 34 to just 17). However, Troy will winner Matt Leinart’s USC career marks the Trojan staff in February of 2005 as the look for improvement across the board on (64.8% and 1.85%). His 7 TD passes versus assistant head coach and quarterbacks offense, as its key 2013 offensive stats (scoring Colorado in 2014 was a USC game record, coach for 4 seasons (2005-08). He added offense at 29.7, total offense at 399.9, rushing as well as tied a Pac-12 regulation game the offensive coordinator role in 2007 and offense at 172.8 and passing offense at record. His 260 completions in 2014 is 2008. While Sarkisian was at USC, the Trojans 227.1) all ranked in the middle third of the seventh on the USC season list and his 2,981 played in 5 Rose Bowls (including the 2006 nation’s teams, while it particularly struggled yards of total offense is 10th on USC’s season BCS Championship Game)—as well as the on third down conversions (35.1%) and chart. Despite that Vegas Bowl showing, 2003 Orange Bowl and 2001 Las Vegas Bowl. sacks allowed (2.43), both of which were in Kessler was challenged in the spring by Sarkisian spent the 2000 season as the the bottom third. Sarkisian, who calls the promising redshirt freshman (3- quarterbacks coach at El Camino Junior plays with help from offensive coordinator of-7, 42.9%, 30 yds in 2014), who was the College in Torrance (Calif.). , will employ multiple formations nation’s high school player of the year in on offense. But noticeably different from 2012 when he set Washington State records past USC offensive schemes will be for passing yards (12,953) and completions Sarkisian’s use of the hurry-up no-huddle (882) while completing 70.4% of his throws system. for 146 TDs. A 2013 spring enrollee, Browne already has the benefit of spring and fall practices under his belt. Also keep an eye on freshman Jalen Greene, who went 35-6 as a 3-year prep starter while throwing for

5 2014 TROJAN FOOTBALL 6,355 yards with 68 TDs and running for 3,040 WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT CODY KESSLER quartet of 100-yard outings) and 19 catches yards with 30 TDs. He graduated high school Steve Sarkisian, USC head coach: ”He can make and for 243 yards with another score. He started a semester early so he could enroll at USC see things extremely well and make decisive USC’s last 4 games of 2013. Four of his TDs this past spring. Six untested walk-on decisions quickly. I think that comes from his last year measured at least 43 yards. His quarterbacks also are on the roster: senior basketball experience, playing point guard, having 135 yards on just 6 carries at California last Anthony Neyer, sophomores Conner him make those types of decisions. For us, that’s fall were the most yards ever on the road Sullivan (a former Trojan baseballer), who vitally important. He has really quick hands and throws by a Trojan with 6 or fewer carries and the also holds on placekicks, and Alex Bridgford, accurately.” most home or away since 1954. Sophomore a transfer this past spring from Redlands, Justin Davis (106 tcb, 469 yds, 4.4 avg, 3 TD Jim Mora, UCLA head coach: “He’s very, very and first-year freshmen Larry Tuileta, who impressive. He can extend plays and throws with in 2014, plus 13 rec, 92 yds, 7.1 avg, 2 TD), will also play volleyball at USC (he was the tremendous accuracy. Makes all the throws you whose action last season came in the first 7 national prep player of the year in the sport need to make. He’s a big-time player.” games before being sidelined with an ankle as a senior), Michael Bowman and Andrew injury (he missed 2014 spring practice while Zolintakis. Sonny Dykes, California head coach: “Kessler is really recovering), is seeking an expanded role in —Kessler threw for a career-high 394 yards doing a nice job executing that offense and taking 2014 after an impressive debut campaign versus Fresno State while hitting 25-of-37 passes with care of the ball and not making mistakes.” in backup duty last year. Before Allen burst 4 TDs (all tying career bests) and he also opened on the scene, junior Tre Madden was Matt Hinton, Grantland ESPN.com: “When Kessler the game’s scoring with a 1-yard sneak as part of grabbing the headlines at tailback until his 28 rushing yards (in the first half, he threw for 309 heats up, opposing secondaries go up in flames yards on 21-of-30 passing) to earn Pac-12 Offensive very, very quickly…Even more impressive than the hamstring injuries slowed him for the second Player of the Week honors, while Browne played the big plays may be the almost suspicious absence of half of the 2013 season (he has been entire fourth quarter and went 3-of-4 for 30 yards. bad plays.” sidelined in 2014 with a toe injury). He started —Kessler hit 15-of-22 passes for 135 yards at first 6 games of 2013, getting all but 92 of his Stanford. TAILBACKS 703 ground yards and 2 of his 15 catches in —Kessler was 31-of-41 (both career highs) for USC remains well-stocked at tailback that time. He had 4 100-yard rushing outings 317 yards with 4 TDs at Boston College. despite the departure of Silas Redd, who last fall, including becoming the first Trojan —Kessler completed 75% of his passes (24-of- had 2,959 rushing yards in his time at USC to open a season with 3 consecutive 100- 32) for 261 yards with 2 TDs (including a 48-yard Hail Mary at the halftime gun) and no interceptions and Penn State, including 12 career 100- yard rushing games since Marcus Allen did against an Oregon State defense that was leading yard rushing games (5 at Troy, with a pair in so in 1981. His 4 receiving touchdowns in the nation in pass efficiency defense (holding 2013 while appearing in just 6 contests 2013 were the most by a Trojan running opposing quarterbacks to 42.3% completions and because of injuries). He ran for 376 yards at back since fullback Stanley Havili had 5 in not allowing a passing TD), while Browne played the USC last year. Two players with starting 2007 and the most by a USC tailback since game’s final series but did not throw a pass. experience, plus a key backup, dot the had 7 in 2004. Also available —Kessler was 28-of-45 (a career high 2014 tailback corps. Junior Javorius Allen at tailback is a pair of walk-ons: redshirt attempts) for 273 yards against Arizona State and (231 tcb, 1,244 yds, 5.4 avg, 9 TD in 2014, freshman James Toland IV (23 tcb, 82 yds, he also had an 8-yard rushing TD and averaged 33.8 yards on 4 pooch punts. plus 39 rec, 425 yds, 10.9 avg, 1 TD), USC’s 3.6 avg in 2014) and freshman Stefan Smith. —Kessler completed 20-of-30 passes for 185 2013 team MVP who goes by the nickname —Allen ran for a game-high 133 yards on 22 yards and a TD at Arizona, but threw his first “Buck,” led the Trojans in rushing last season carries, with a 9-yard score, and he added a 23-yard interception to snap a string of 190 straight passes with 785 yards and 14 TDs. He is among 10 reception against Fresno State, while Toland had without a pick in 2014 (and 195 dating to 2013). semifinalists for the 2014 Doak Walker Award, 47 yards on 12 carries and Davis had 30 yards on 12 tries and he also had 2 receptions for 21 yards. —Kessler’s 7 TD passes against Colorado set a given to the nation’s top running back, and USC game record and tied a Pac-12 regulation —Allen had a game-best 154 yards on 23 carries 20 semifinalists for the Maxwell Award, given (a 6.7 average per carry) at Stanford to hit the game record and his 5 TDs in the first half tied a USC to the nation’s top player. Allen currently is mark (he had 4 TD tosses in the first quarter) as he 1,000-yard career rushing mark, while Davis added averaged a TD pass every 2.7 completions and 3.7 eighth nationally in all-purpose running 20 yards on 8 carries with a 1-yard TD and he also th attempts (he was 19-of-26 in the game for 319 yards (151.7, first in Pac-12) and 20 in rushing caught a 10-yard pass. with no picks, all in 3 quarters of play) to earn Pac-12 yards (113.1, third in Pac-12). He is —Allen ran for 31 yards on 15 carries and caught Offensive Player of the Week, Walter Camp attempting to be the first Trojan since Ricky 9 passes for 118 yards (both career bests) with a 51- National Offensive Player of the Week, College Ervins in 1989 to lead the Pac-12 in rushing yard TD grab at Boston College, while Davis added 10 yards on 6 rushes. Football Performance Awards National Performer in a season. His 1,244 rushing yards in 2014 is of the Week and National Quarterback of the Week —Allen led USC in rushing (game-high 115 yards the 28th time a Trojan has eclipsed the 1,000 on 20 carries with a 17-yard TD) and receptions (5 and College Sports Madness National and Pac-12 barrier and it ranks him 16th on the USC Offensive Player of the Week honors, while Browne grabs for 23 yards) against Oregon State, while Davis played all of the fourth quarter but missed on his 2 season list. He had a streak of 6 consecutive added 15 carries for 82 yards with a 21-yard score pass attempts. 100-yard rushing games in 2014 (the first and 3 catches for 30 yards with a 16-yard TD and —Kessler completed 75% of his passes (24-of- Trojan to do so since Marcus Allen had 11 in Toland had 7 carries for 30 yards. 32) at Utah for 264 yards and 2 TDs with 1 a row in his 1981 Heisman Trophy season). —Allen had 229 all-purpose yards against interception, while Browne threw an incomplete He also is the first Trojan since Reggie Bush Arizona State, running for 143 yards on 29 carries with 2 TDs (1 and 53 yards) amd catching 4 passes pass. (8) in 2005 to have at least 8 100-yard —Kessler threw for a career-best 400 yards for 86 yards, while Davis added 67 yards on 14 tries rushing games in a season (Bush’s statistics and also had a 5-yard TD. with 5 TDs (including a career-long 87-yarder) on 21- were later vacated due to NCAA penalty). of-32 passes and also had a 23-yard punt at —At Arizona, Allen ran for a career-high and Washington State to earn College Sports Madness He is 1 of only 2 players in the nation with at game-best 205 yards on 26 carries (7.9 average) Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week honors, while least 1,200 rushing yards and 400 receiving with 3 TDs (34, 48 and 1 yard) and he also caught 4 Browne played the last 2 series but did not throw a yards in 2014. He also is the only player in passes for 28 yards to earn Pac-12 Offensive Player pass. the nation with 11 games of 100-plus yards of the Week and SEVEN Magazine Royal Purple Las —Kessler hit 73.8% of his aerials (31-of-42, a from scrimmage (rushing and receiving) in Vegas Bowl Pac-12 Player of the Week honors, while Davis added 28 yards on 7 rushes and caught a 2- career-tying best for completions) for 371 yards 2014 (he has 14 consecutive such games and 4 TDs against California, his second consecutive yard pass. dating to 2013). His 1,669 yards from —Allen had a game-best 128 yards (with a 39- 300-yard outing. scrimmage is sixth nationally. Against Power —Kessler was 22-of-34 for 214 yards with a TD yard TD) on 15 carries and added a 12-yard and an interception at UCLA and he also had a 38- 5 opponents, he is second nationally in all- reception against Colorado, while Davis had 97 yard punt. purpose yards (1,513) and fifth in rushing yards on 11 carries and Toland had 5 yards on 4 tries. yards (1,111). He has 2,061 career rushing —Allen ran for 101 yards on 27 carries and yards to rank 16th on USC’s all-time chart caught 3 passes for another 26 yards at Utah, while (he is the 18th Trojan to have 2,000 career Davis had 9 yards on 4 tries. —Allen had 114 yards on 19 carries and an 18- rushing yards). He has 12 career 100-yard yard reception at Washington State, while Davis rushing games (8 in 2014, including a 200- added 44 yards on 9 tries (along with a catch for yarder), all within the past 17 games. He minus 1 yard). has 23 career rushing TDs (9 in 2014), all —Allen had 60 yards on 21 carries and 4 within the past 20 games. He has been receptions for 49 yards against California, while USC’s reception leader in 3 games in 2014. Davis added 45 yards on 11 tries with a TD. He has 61 career receptions. Most of his —Allen led USC in rushing (60 yards on 14 carries, 2013 action came in Troy’s final 6 games with a short TD) and receiving (7 receptions for 42 yards) at UCLA, while Davis added 37 yards on 9 and he lit it up in that span, getting 648 rushes and caught 4 passes for 25 yards with a short rushing yards with 12 TDs (including a TD.

6 2014 TROJAN FOOTBALL FULLBACKS returns chart (534 yards). He is the only —Agholor had a career-high 9 catches for 91 USC returned a pair of physical, yet Trojan to rank among USC’s career Top 12 yards and returned 2 kickoffs for 34 yards at Stanford, while Farmer had a career-best 4 catches for 36 versatile, fullbacks in juniors Soma Vainuku receivers and Top 7 punt returners. He is yards and Smith had a catch for minus 2 yards. th (7 tcb, 40 yds, 5.7 avg, 1 TD in 2014, plus 4 the 12 Trojan to have 2,000 receiving yards —Agholor equaled his career best with 9 tac) and Jahleel Pinner (2 tcb, 6 yds, 3.0 in a career (he has 2,361). His 200-yard catches at Boston College for 64 yards with 1 TD avg in 2014, plus 1 rec, 3 yds, 3.0 avg and 2 receiving games versus Washington State and he also returned 3 kickoffs for 81 yards, while tac). Vainuku started 3 times in 2013 but and California in 2014 not only was the first Smith added 6 catches for 49 yards and he had a tackle, Farmer had 2 grabs for 16 yards with a TD, really made his mark on special teams, time in a season that a Trojan has had a Rogers had a 14-yard TD reception and Jackson where he earned All-Pac-12 first team honors pair of 200-yard games but was the first time caught a pass for minus 4 yards, plus he returned 3 as a special teams performer while notching in USC history that a receiver has had kickoffs for 81 yards and had 2 tackles for losses while 13 tackles and 3 blocked punts. Pinner had consecutive 200-yard outings (it also tied playing 45 plays (2 offense, 30 defense, 13 special 5 starts last year. There also are 2 walk-on Agholor with , Dwayne teams). —Harris had 3 catches for 30 yards and threw fullbacks, redshirt freshman Pat Hart and Jarrett, Robert Woods and Marqise Lee for an incomplete pass on a reverse against Oregon freshman Brett Sarem. the most 200-yard receiving games in a State, Agholor had 3 grabs for 27 yards and 2 punt —Vainuku had 24 yards on 2 carries, including career with 2). His 85 receptions in 2014 is returns for 12 yards, Smith had 3 catches for 13 yards an 11-yard TD, and a tackle against Fresno State, seventh on USC’s season list. A number of and returned a kickoff 18 yards, Farmer had 2 while Pinner had 2 carries for 6 yards. other receivers are vying to get into the catches for 17 yards, Rogers caught a 48-yard Hail —Vainuku ran 2 times for 5 yards at Stanford. starting lineup. Sophomore Darreus Rogers Mary at the end of the first half and Jackson had a —Vainuku had an 11-yard run at Boston College tackle and 2 deflections along with 2 kickoff returns and Pinner made a tackle. (17 rec, 215 yards, 12.6 avg, 3 TD in 2014, for 58 yards while playing 44 plays (4 offense, 28 —Vainuku had a carry for no yards and 2 tackles plus 1 PR, 5 yds, 5.0 avg and 1 KOR, 11 yds, defense, 12 special teams). on special teams against Oregon State. 11.0 avg and 1 tcb, 5 yds, 5.0 avg and 1 —Agholor had a team-high 9 catches for 85 —Pinner had a tackle against Arizona State. tac) saw significant playing time last year, yards against Arizona State and returned 3 punts —Pinner caught a 3-yard pass at Utah. for 58 yards, including a 53-yard TD to tie the USC catching 22 passes and even starting 4 career record of 3, to earn College Football —Vainuku had a tackle against California. times. Then there are a pair of high- Performance Awards National Punt Returner of the —Vainuku had 1 carry for no yards at UCLA. potential and speedy pass catchers who Week honors, while Rogers had 4 catches for 34 yards missed last fall with knee injuries: junior and also had a tackle, Smith had 4 receptions for 24 WIDE RECEIVERS George Farmer (20 rec, 225 yds, 11.2 avg, 2 yards and returned a kickoff 19 yards, Farmer had 2 USC’s wideout unit has a significant void TD in 2014, plus 1 tcb, -2 yds, -2.0 avg) and catches for 14 yards, Mitchell had a 7-yard to fill in 2014 with the departure of 3-year reception and Jackson had 5 tackles and returned redshirt freshman Steven Mitchell (6 rec, 71 2 kickoffs for 56 yards. starter Marqise Lee, who declared for the yds, 11.8 avg, 2 TD and 1 tac in 2014), —Agholor had a game-high 7 receptions for NFL draft following his 2013 junior season (he whose participation in 2014 spring practice 81 yards, with a 21-yard TD, at Arizona and he was a second round pick). The 2012 was limited. Junior George Katrib (5 tac in returned 2 punts for 26 yards and had a 17-yard Biletnikoff Award winner and one of college 2014), who played often on 2013’s special kickoff return, while Smith had 4 catches for 39 yards, football’s most electrifying offensive a 2-yard run on a lateral and a 1-yard kickoff return, teams, was a one-time walk-on who Rogers had 2 grabs for 20 yards and Jackson had 7 performers led the Trojans with 57 catches earned a scholarship this past spring. Also tackles and returned a kickoff 34 yards. in 2013 (for 791 yards and 4 TDs). He set or available are 5 walk-ons with varying —Agholor had 6 catches for 128 yards with 3 tied 24 USC records (5 were Pac-12 marks) degrees of experience: juniors Christian TDs (16, 18 and 75 yards), 2 kickoff returns for 36 yards in his USC tenure, including most receptions Tober (he is out for the year with a broken and a 14-yard punt return against Colorado, while in a season (118) and most receiving yards Smith had 4 receptions for 104 yards (with a 7-yard collarbone suffered early in the season) and TD), Mitchell had a 24-yard TD, Rogers had an 8-yard in a game (345), season (1,721) and career David Mellstrom, sophomores Robby Kolanz, catch and a 5-yard punt return, Jackson had a 15- (3,655). His 248 career catches ranks second who appeared in 8 games last fall (a back yard kickoff return and made a tackle before being on the USC list and his 29 career TD catches injury kept him out of 2014 spring practice), sidelined with a hip injury and Katrib posted 4 tackles is fourth. He notched 15 100-yard receiving and Christian Guzman, and redshirt on special teams. games and 5,152 all-purpose yards (for a —Agholor caught a career-high 10 passes for freshman Aaron Minor. Joining the wide 110 yards and also had a 1-yard run and a tackle at 15.6-yard average) at Troy. He also finished receiving corps this fall as freshmen are prep Utah, while Smith add 6 catches for 77 yards (with a seventh on USC’s career kickoff return All-American JuJu Smith (46 rec, 610 yds, 13.3 10-yard TD) and had a 12-yard kickoff return, Rogers yardage ladder (1,305 yards, with 2 TDs). avg, 5 TD in 2014, plus 2 tcb, 3 yd, 1.5 avg had 2 catches for 20 yards (with a 4-yard TD) and Junior Nelson Agholor (85 rec, 1,103 yds, and 6 KOR, 51 yd, 8.5 avg and 1 tac), along had a 5-yard run, Mitchell had a 7-yard catch and 13.0 avg, 10 TD in 2014, plus 9 KOR, 147 yds, Jackson returned 2 kickoffs for 127 yards (with a with Rahshead Johnson and Ajene Harris school record-tying 100-yarder for a TD) and a punt 16.3 avg and 18 PR, 191 yds, 10.6 avg, 2 TD (4 rec, 38 yds, 9.5 avg in 2014, plus 0-for-1 for 2 yards plus he had 4 tackles (1 for a loss), a and 3 tcb, 3 yds, 1.0 avg and 1 tac), passing, 0.0%, 0 yds). Smith tied the USC deflection, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery however, showed signs last fall of being freshman TD reception record of 3 at (on the same play) to earn College Football Lee’s equal. He had 56 receptions for a Washington State (shared with R. Jay Performance Awards National Kickoff Returner of team-leading 918 yards in 2013 (he has 75 the Week and Pac-12 Special Teams Player of the Soward in 1996 versus UCLA, Mike Williams Week honors. career grabs). His 6 scoring catches were in 2002 versus Washington, Dwayne Jarrett —At Washington State, Agholor had 8 catches the most by a Trojan last year, when he in 2004 versus Arizona State and Robert for a career-best 220 yards with a career-long 87- had a pair of 100-yard receiving games. Woods in 2010 versus Stanford). Smith and yard TD and he returned 2 punts for 71 yards, including He also was a dangerous return man, as he Johnson might also play in the secondary. a 65-yard TD to give him a USC career record of 4 was second nationally in punt returns (19.1) scoring punt returns, to earn Paul Hornung Award Prep All-American Adoree’ Jackson (6 rec, Honor Roll and College Football Performance and he shared the team lead in kickoff 49 yds, 8.2 avg, 1 TD in 2014, plus 20 KOR, Awards National Punt Returner of the Week notice, runbacks with Lee. He tied a Pac-12 record 554 yds, 27.7 avg, 1 TD and 2 PR, 12 yds, 6.0 while Smith caught 6 passes for 74 yards with a USC with 2 punt return TDs at California in 2013 avg and 1 tcb, 5 yds, 5.0 avg and 39 tac, 4 freshman record-tying 3 TDs (22, 22 and 7 yards), (including a 93-yarder, the second longest for loss, 8 dfl, 1 FF, 1 FR), a fall freshman who Farmer had 3 grabs for 61 yards and Mitchell had 2 in school history) and his 168 punt return receptions for 28 yards with a 5-yard TD. also will long jump on the USC track team, —Agholor had a career-best 16 receptions for yards in that Cal game was a USC mark. In plays , but is also being used as 216 yards with 2 TDs against California (he had 8 all, he had 1,444 all-purpose yards in 2013. a wideout and returner. Jackson currently catches for 120 yards in the first quarter and 13 for Agholor is among 10 semifinalists for the is seventh nationally in kickoff returns (27.7, 177 by halftime), 1 catch shy of the USC game record Biletnikoff Award. He currently is second th and tied for fourth most ever in the Pac-12 (it was first in Pac-12) and 10 in kickoff return TDs the first time in USC history that a receiver had nationally in punt return TDs (2, second in th (1, second in Pac-12). He is already 19 on consecutive 200-yard outings and the first time in a Pac-12), seventh in receptions (7.7, third in USC’s career kickoff return list (554 yards). season that a Trojan had a pair of 200-yard games, Pac-12), ninth in receiving TDs (10, third in —Agholor had 2 TDs (10 and 5 yards) among his plus it tied Agholor with Keyshawn Johnson, Dwayne Pac-12), 13th in receiving yards (100.3, third 5 receptions for 57 yards against Fresno State (he Jarrett, Robert Woods and Marqise Lee for the in Pac-12) and 19th in punt returns (10.6, also returned 3 kickoffs for 43 yards), while Rogers most 200-yard receiving games in a career with 2) second in Pac-12). Against Power 5 also had 5 catches (for 60 yards), Smith had 123 to earn Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week, College yards (more than any USC first-year freshman has Football Performance Awards National Wide opponents, he is third nationally in total had in a season opener) on 4 catches and a 1-yard Receiver of the Week and College Sports Madness receptions (80), third in total receiving yards rush, Victor Blackwell added 3 catches for 54 yards, Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week, while Smith (1,046) and 11th in total all-purpose yards Jackson had 3 grabs for 36 yards (with an 18-yard added 4 grabs for 30 yards, Farmer had 2 for 40 yards (1,344). His 4 career punt returns for a TD) along with a 10-yard punt return and a tackle (with a diving 32-yard TD), Jackson had 2 for 17 yards touchdown is a USC career record (he has while playing 52 plays (13 offense, 25 defense, 14 on offense and 5 tackles with 2 deflections on special teams), Farmer had 3 catches for 20 yards defense while playing 101 plays (75 on defense, 22 on 2 scoring punt returns in each of the past 2 and Harris had an 8-yard reception. special teams, 4 on offense), Mitchell had a 5-yard th years). He is 12 on USC’s career receptions catch and a tackle and Katrib had a tackle. list (160) and seventh on USC’s career punt 7 2014 TROJAN FOOTBALL —Smith had 4 catches for 79 yards at UCLA, transfer who must sit out this season. Willson, —Wheeler, Lobendahn, Tuerk, Mama and while Agholor had 3 catches for 24 yards and however, broke his foot in the 2014 opener Banner started against Fresno State (Lobendahn returned 3 punts for minus 5 yards, Farmer had 2 against Fresno State and is finished for the and Mama became just the second pair of USC first- catches for 21 yards, Rogers had an 11-yard season. Prep All-American Bryce Dixon (7 year freshmen in the post-World War II era to start reception and Jackson had a 5-yard rush, made 5 on the offensive line, as Travis Claridge and Faaesea tackles and a deflection and returned 3 kickoffs for rec, 127 yds, 18.1 avg, 3 TD in 2014) entered Mailo did so 3 times in 1996, but it was the first time 54 yards while playing 97 plays (74 on defense, 22 on USC as a freshman this fall and has seen that a Trojan first-year freshman o-line duo started special teams and 1 on offense). lots of playing time. an opener) and at Stanford. —Dixon’s first reception as a Trojan was a 22- —Wheeler, Lobendahn, Tuerk, Talamaivao and yard TD against Fresno State, his only catch of the Banner started versus Boston College, Oregon WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT NELSON AGHOLOR game. State, Arizona State, Arizona, Colorado and Utah. —Telfer caught 2 passes for 35 yards at Boston —Lobendahn, Rodgers, Tuerk, Talamaivao and Kyle Bonagura, ESPN.com: ”On a team that featured College and Dixon had a 25-yard reception. Banner started against Washington State, 2012 Biletnikoff winner Marqise Lee, Agholor was —Dixon (44 yards) and Telfer (29 yards) each California and UCLA. simply the better receiver in 2013 and his value to had 2 receptions against Oregon State. the Trojans stretched further than that because of —Telfer had 3 catches for 18 yards against YOUTHFUL O-LINE how he could impact games as a return man… Arizona State. Agholor has developed a reputation for being an —Telfer had 2 catches for 15 yards at Arizona. USC’s starting offensive line features 2 first-year NFL-caliber route runner and is among the nation’s —Telfer caught 4 passes for 19 yards against freshmen (OT Toa Lobendahn and OG Viane most dangerous receivers after the catch.” Colorado, while both of Dixon’s receptions were Talamaivao), a redshirt freshman (OG Khaliel touchdowns (15 and 9 yards). Rodgers), a redshirt sophomore (OT ) and Paul Myerberg, USA Today Sports: ”Agholor will —Telfer had a 21-yard reception at Utah. a true junior (C Max Tuerk). become the focal point of USC’s passing game, —Telfer had 2 catches for 14 yards, with a 15- working in concert with a second-year starting yard TD, against California. CAREER STARTS AMONG USC STARTING O-LINE: quarterback and putting up some of the strongest —Dixon had a 12-yard catch at UCLA. Tuerk (31), Banner (11), Lobendahn (11), Talamaivao totals of any pass-catcher in college football…He’ll (9), Rodgers (3) be an All-American in some capacity – either as a OFFENSIVE LINEMEN OTHER USC O-LINEMEN WITH CAREER STARTS: OT receiver or return man.” Offensive line replacements must be found Chad Wheeler (22), OT Aundrey Walker (18), OG for 2013 All-Pac-12 first team center Marcus Damien Mama (2), OT Nathan Guertler (1, as TE) Michael Lev, Orange County Register: ”Agholor is Martin, who started the previous 2 seasons one of the Trojans’ best players and one of their at guard and declared for the NFL following DEFENSIVE OVERVIEW hardest workers. That’s always a desirable his junior season (he was a third round Eight defensive starters returned from 2013: combination. It’s also one of the ways in which selection), and fellow 3-year starter Kevin defensive end Leonard Williams, inside Agholor is similar to his go-to-guy predecessors at linebacker Hayes Pullard, safety Su’a USC, Robert Woods and Marqise Lee.” Graf at tackle. Also gone is reliable guard John Martinez, who had 30 career starts Cravens, cornerback Kevon Seymour, outside linebacker J.R. Tavai, defensive Gabriel Baumgaertner, Sports Illustrated: ”Agholor (most coming prior to 2013). Some quality linemen are returning from last season: junior tackle Antwaun Woods, cornerback-safety is a shifty, savvy receiver who has the ability to Josh Shaw and co-starting inside needle through cramped openings. When he hits Max Tuerk, a 2-year starter who is versatile the open field, he practically vanishes.” enough to play any line position (he started linebackers Lamar Dawson and Anthony at left guard most of 2013 after starting at Sarao. Others defensive players returning Steve Addazio, Boston College head coach: ”Nelson left tackle some of 2012) and enters 2014 as with career starts are outside linebacker Agholor is exceptional. He’s a game-breaker.” the starting center, senior 2-year starter Jabari Ruffin and safety Leon McQuay III. Aundrey Walker, who started at right guard USC’s top 3 tacklers from last year, along Bucky Brooks, NFL.com media analyst: ”The Trojans in 2013 until he broke his ankle late in the with its leaders in tackles for loss, deflections, have churned out a number of NFL receivers over season (he was the starting left tackle most fumble recoveries and forced , all the past decade, but Agholor has a chance to be of 2012), and sophomore Chad Wheeler, the return in 2014. Last season, the Trojan one of the best to come out of USC since Keyshawn left tackle starter last fall. Wheeler is now defense showed marked improvement from Johnson. He is a natural route runner with outstanding 2012 and finished in the national Top 25 in 8 ball skills and hands. Additionally, Agholor is a sneaky sidelined for the 2014 season after hurting his knee at Utah. Walker missed 2014 spring statistical categories: first in red zone defense runner with a knack for turning short passes into big th practice while recovering. There are some (.628), 12 in third down conversion gains due to his underrated kick-return skills.” th mostly-untested linemen looking to break defense (.327), 13 in total defense (335.2), th th into the lineup or serve as key backups: 14 in pass efficiency defense (111.9), 15 th seniors Nathan Guertler at tackle, a one- rushing defense (120.6), 16 in scoring WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT JUJU SMITH th time walk-on who earned a scholarship in defense (21.2), 18 in fourth down Jake Davidson, Daily Trojan: ”JuJu Smith is a physical conversion defense (.364) and 23rd in phenom with the potential to go down as the best the spring of 2014 after playing in 12 games on the line and on special teams in 2013 interceptions (17). Opponents were held Trojan receiver ever. His rare mix of speed and power to 300 total yards or less in 7 of Troy’s 14 combined with a penchant for elusive moves is truly (he even started once), and center remarkable.” Giovanni Di Poalo, sophomores Zach Banner games in 2013, and the Trojans also held (1 tac in 2014) at tackle (he was sidelined foes to 14 points or less 7 times. USC allowed TIGHT ENDS most of last year because of hip surgery) just 37 first-quarter points all season and it USC’s tight end group lost Xavier Grimble, and guard Jordan Simmons (a mid-season did not allow any second-half points in 3 who had 69 catches and 11 TDs in his knee injury knocked him out for the rest of games. The Trojans did this despite using 3 career as a part-time starter the past 3 years the 2013 schedule and he sat out 2014 spring or fewer defensive substitutes in 6 games in (he had 25 receptions in 2013), to the NFL drills while recovering) and redshirt freshmen 2013 because of the effects of the NCAA following his junior season (he signed as a Khaliel Rodgers at guard and Nico Falah scholarship limitations. Sarkisian and new free agent). But his equally-effective fellow at tackle. Guertler has also been used at defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox, whose co-starter the past 3 seasons returns in 2014: tight end. Then there is returning walk-on multiple fronts will have the look at times of senior Randall Telfer (16 rec, 151 yds, 9.4 junior guard Erick Jepsen. Two freshmen last season’s Trojan defense, are hoping avg, 1 TD in 2014), who has 60 catches and linemen graduated high school a semester 2013’s stingy defensive performances 11 TDs while making 32 starts in his career. early and enrolled at USC this past spring: continue this season. This defense will run He was bothered by a sore knee most of prep All-American Toa Lobendahn, along out of a 3-4 base with 4-3 principles applied. 2013 and was limited in 2014 spring drills. with tackle Jordan Austin. Austin is sidelined Expected to join him in 2014 was for the 2014 season after having hip surgery. DEFENSIVE LINEMEN developing junior Jalen Cope-Fitzpatrick, Lobendahn emerged from spring as a Although a key defensive lineman has but he was ruled academically ineligible possible starter at guard. Coming aboard departed—George Uko, who had 85 career prior to the season and must sit out this year. as freshmen this fall were prep All-Americans stops (36 in 2013) as a 2-year starter before Then there are 3 walk-ons, including a pair Damien Mama at guard and center Viane leaving after his junior season for the NFL from the 2013 squad—senior Chris Willson, Talamaivao, who also has worked at guard, (he was a free agent signee)—USC returns who started once last year—and 2 who along with tackle Chris Brown. Also some equally-impressive linemen. joined the Trojans this past spring in senior available are freshmen walk-ons Richie Dominating junior end Leonard Williams (66 Teddy Baker, a transfer from Wesleyan who Wenzel, a center, and Quinn Bassler, a tac, 8.5 for loss, 6 sack, 1 int, 3 dfl, 3 FF, 1 FR in previously was at Connecticut (he also tackle. 2014), a 2013 All-American first teamer and could be used at defensive end), and Bednarik Award semifinalist, headlines the sophomore Connor Spears, a Columbia Trojans’ returning defensive linemen. He might be college football’s best d-lineman 8 2014 TROJAN FOOTBALL in 2014. He was among 12 semifinalists for —Williams had 6 tackles (1 for a loss) and 2 OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS the Lombardi Award (nation’s top lineman/ forced fumbles at Utah, Woods added 6 tackles and USC lost 2 outstanding outside linebackers, linebacker) and is among 20 semifinalists for a deflection, Simmons had 5 tackles, Townsend had but it also returns some talent here. Devon the 2014 Bednarik Award (nation’s top 2 stops and Temple had a tackle. Kennard, a 3-year starter who had 195 —Williams had 3 tackles (1 for a loss) and a defensive player), and 9 semifinalists for the deflection at Washington State, while Pelon had 2 career tackles (26 for losses), including 60 2014 Lott IMPACT Trophy. He is aiming to tackles (1 for a loss), Townsend (who started) and last season (with 13 for losses and a team- be USC’s first 2-time All-American first team Simmons each had a sack and Woods had a tackle. best 9 sacks) when he was a Lott Impact defensive end since Marlin McKeever in —Williams had 8 tackles (with 1.5 sacks) Trophy finalist and USC’s Most Inspirational 1959-60. The 2-year starter had a team- against California, while Woods and Simmons each Player, and Morgan Breslin, a 2012 Hendricks best 13.5 tackles for loss among his 74 total had 2 tackles, Pelon had a tackle for a loss and a Award finalist who had 17.5 career sacks tackles as an end in 2013 (he also had 6 deflection and Townsend had a tackle. but only saw action in 5 games last fall sacks). His participation in 2014 spring —Woods had 6 tackles (with a sack) at UCLA, because of injuries, both have moved on. Simmons also had 6 tackles, Williams had 4 tackles practice was limited as he recovered from and recovered a fumble, Pelon had 3 tackles and But well-tested senior J.R. Tavai (42 tac, 7.5 a nagging shoulder injury. Also returning is Townsend had a stop. for loss, 3.5 sack, 2 dfl, 1 FR, 2 FF in 2014), who junior nose tackle Antwaun Woods (33 tac, made 56 tackles in 2013 while starting most 1 for loss, 1 sack, 1 dfl in 2014), who recorded of last year, returns. Also back with 19 stops last season as a starter. Competing WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT LEONARD WILLIAMS significant playing time on their resumes are to break into the playing rotation is a pair of sophomores Jabari Ruffin, who had 1 start David Shaw, Stanford head coach: ”You ask [the juniors who have some experience: nose scouts] the question ‘Who is the best offensive player last year, Scott Felix (33 tac, 5 for loss, 1.5 tackle Cody Temple (8 tac, 2 for loss, 1 sack you’ve seen? Who is the best defensive player sack, 2 dfl, 2 FR, 1 FF in 2014), who this fall in 2014), who was bothered by foot and you’ve seen?…All of them said Leonard Williams at legally changed his last name from Starr, ankle issues last fall, and end Greg Townsend USC [on defense]. It’s not just me, everybody sees it.” and Quinton Powell (12 tac, 2 for loss, 1 sack Jr. (9 tac, 3 for loss, 2 sack in 2014), who sat in 2014), along with junior Charles Burks (1 out last season with ankle and knee injuries. Rich Rodriguez, Arizona head coach: ”He’s so athletic tac, 1 for loss, 1 sack in 2014). Ruffin, Both players were limited in 2014 spring that you can have guys assigned to him and however, is out for the 2014 season after sometimes two guys assigned to him. He is strong practice. Two tackles with loads of enough where he doesn’t have to use his athleticism tearing knee ligaments in 2014 fall camp. potential redshirted last year, but only one because he can bull rush you. He has all the Then there is freshman Don Hill, who will be able to compete for time this year. characteristics you want in a defensive lineman.” graduated a semester early from high Junior Delvon Simmons (42 tac, 2.5 for loss, 1 school and enrolled at USC this spring. He sack, 1 FR, 1 dfl, 1 BLK FG in 2014), who started Ted Miller, ESPN.com: ”Williams has great length and missed 2014 spring drills while recovering from at Texas Tech in 2012 but had to sit out last athleticism and surprising power. He is the a 2013 Achilles injury. Entering the fray this centerpiece of what might be the Pac-122 s best fall after transferring to USC, is ready to go, defense.” fall as freshmen were prep All-American but redshirt freshman Kenny Bigelow tore Malik Dorton, who might also work at end, knee ligaments a month prior to the start of Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times: ”USC’s junior defensive along with (9 tac in 2014). 2014 fall camp and will be sidelined this lineman is regarded as a first-round pick in the 2015 —Tavai had 5 tackles, including 1 for a loss, season. Then there are a trio of walk-ons in NFL draft.” against Fresno State, Felix had 3 stops and Nwosu junior nose tackle Joey Augello (1 tac in had 2. 2014), soph end Jeff Miller, who missed 2013 Ryan Abraham, USCFootball.com: ”He is arguably —Felix had 6 tackles (1 for a loss) at Stanford the best player on the team, best player in the and recovered a fumble as the Cardinal was driving with a back injury (his brother, Matt, is a late in the game that was forced by Tavai, who also Trojan inside linebacker), and junior end conference and with a big year could be touted as the best player in the country.” had 5 tackles with a sack, while Nwosu had a tackle. Christian Bradley, who transferred to USC —Tavai had 6 tackles, with a sack, at Boston this fall after playing 2 years at Cal Lutheran Brent Sobleski, CollegeFootballTalk.com: ”Williams is College, while Felix had 3 tackles and Powell had 1. (he is sidelined with a knee injury). Miller the most talented player on USC’s roster. He’s —Tavai had 4 tackles (1 for a loss) against can also play nose tackle. Senior walk-on projected as a possible No. 1 overall pick in the Oregon State and Felix added a tackle for a loss and Teddy Baker, who transferred to USC from 2015 NFL draft. It’s not out of the realm of possibility a deflection. Wesleyan via Connecticut as a tight end, to think Williams will put together a season like —Tavai had 6 tackles and a deflection against Ndamukong Suh did in 2009 and establish himself as Arizona State, Felix had a sack and Powell and Nwosu could also be tried at defensive end. Junior the most dominant defender in college football.” each had a tackle. tackle Claude Pelon (15 tac, 4 for loss, 2 sack, —Tavai had 2 tackles, recovered a fumble and 2 dfl, 1 BLK FG in 2014), a junior college All- Paul Myerberg, USA Today Sports: ”Leonard Williams had a deflection at Arizona and Powell added a American last year at Mesa (Ariz.) (is) the most impressive total-package lineman in tackle. Community College, enrolled at USC this college football and, just perhaps, the nation’s most —Tavai had 7 tackles (with 1.5 sacks) against past spring and looks to contribute impressive defender, period. He’s everything you’d Colorado, Felix had 4 tackles and forced a fumble, immediately. He and Simmons split playing need: Williams is 290 pounds but moves like he’s 40 Powell had 4 tackles and Nwosu had 1 tackle. pounds lighter, balancing immense strength and time. —Felix had a game high 9 tackles (1.5 for a loss) leverage with a brutally quick and near-unstoppable and a deflection at Utah, Tavai had 6 tackles (2 for —Williams had 7 tackles, a point-blank first step.” a loss) and forced a fumble at the USC 1-yard line interception and 2 deflections against Fresno that the Trojans recovered and Nwosu had a tackle. State, while Simmons had 3 tackles, Woods and Steve Sarkisian, USC head coach: ”He’s a tough —Felix had 3 tackles and a fumble recovery (it Townsend each had 2 stops, Temple had a sack and matchup. And he plays the game very hard. He led to a USC TD) at Washington State, Powell had 2 Pelon and Augello each had a tackle. plays with amazing effort. He enjoys being out here. tackles (1 for a loss), Burks had a sack and Nwosu —Williams, whose playing status was in doubt As big as he is, that guy’s got a bundle of had a tackle. because of a sprained ankle, had a game-high 11 energy. Fortunately as hard as it is that we have to —Felix had 3 tackles (0.5 sack) against tackles with a sack at Stanford to earn Pac-12 face Leonard every day during practice, we don’t California, Powell had 2 tackles (with a sack) and Defensive Player of the Week honors, while Pelon had have to face him every Saturday during the Nwosu had a tackle. 2 tackles and Simmons recovered a fumble and season…For all the talent he has, he works as hard —Tavai, Powell and Nwosu each had a tackle blocked a field goal. or harder than anybody on our practice field. at UCLA. —Simmons had 6 tackles at Boston College, Leonard really sets the tone for us up front. It’s a Williams had 5, Woods had 3, Temple had 2 and Pelon great thing when arguably your best player plays had 1. with the most effort. It sends a real message to the INSIDE LINEBACKERS —Williams had 4 tackles, including a sack, rest of your defense…He’s working to play beyond All of USC’s key 2013 inside linebacking crew against Oregon State, Woods also had 4 tackles, what his talent says he should play.” returns, led by senior Hayes Pullard (84 tac, Simmons had a tackle for a loss and Pelon had a 4.5 for loss, 7 dfl, 1 int in 2014). The 3-year deflection. Michael Lev, Orange County Register: ”Williams is starter, who has 366 career tackles (seventh —Simmons had 4 tackles and a deflection both. He is USC’s best player and its most irreplaceable. He’s just that good. A projected top- most in USC history and 30 shy of leader against Arizona State, Williams had 3 tackles (0.5 Marcus Cotton’s 396), led the Trojans in stops for loss) and Woods and Temple each had 2 tackles. five pick in next year’s NFL draft should he choose —At Arizona, Williams had 8 tackles (with 2 to enter it, the 6-foot-5, 300-pound Williams is both a in 2011 and 2013 (he had 94 tackles last stout run defender and ferocious pass rusher.” sacks) and forced a fumble near the goal line that year while serving as a team co-captain) USC recovered, while Simmons had 7 tackles (0.5 after being second on the defense in 2012. for loss), Pelon had 3 tackles (with a sack) and Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN draft analyst: ”At his size, he’s a He is looking to be the first Trojan since blocked a field goal (on the play after the sack) and special athlete who could line up as a defensive Dennis Johnson in 1977-79 to lead USC in Woods had 3 tackles. end and drive a tackle back or line up on the outside shoulder of a guard and create problems with power tackles for 3 seasons. He is among 15 —Williams had 7 tackles (0.5 sack) against and quickness as well. He’s the kind of disruptive, semifinalists for the 2014 Butkus Award. Senior Colorado, Simmons also had 7 tackles, Woods had versatile lineman who can succeed in any system.” Lamar Dawson and junior Anthony Sarao (65 4 stops, Peon had 2 tackles (with a sack), Townsend had a tackle for loss and a sack and Temple had 2 tac, 3 dfl, 2 int with 1 TD in 2014) combined tackles (with a tackle for loss). 9 2014 TROJAN FOOTBALL for 79 tackles in 2013 while splitting starts, tackles). Sophomore Su’a Cravens (56 tac, —Bowman had 5 tackles and an interception with Dawson starting the first 7 games (it 15 for loss, 5 sack, 8 dfl, 2 int with 1 TD in against Fresno State, McQuay had 4 tackles was his third year as a starter) before injuring 2014), who also now sees action at outside (including 0.5 for a loss), Seymour had 3 tackles and 3 deflections, Cravens had 3 tackles and 2 his knee and having Sarao move into the linebacker, earned Freshman All-American deflections, Jackson had a tackle along with 3 lineup. Dawson sat out 2014 spring practice first team honors in 2013 while making 52 receptions for 36 yards (with an 18-yard TD) and a while recovering and has yet to play in tackles and 4 interceptions at strong safety. 10-yard punt return while playing 52 plays (13 offense, 2014. Sophomore Michael Hutchings (17 Cravens currently is 20th nationally in tackles 25 defense, 14 special teams), and Hawkins and tac, 1 int in 2014) had a precocious 2013 for loss (1.4, fourth in Pac-12). He has more Lopes each had a tackle. showing as a backup and on special teams. tackles for loss (15) in 2014 than any —Bowman had 10 tackles at Stanford, Hawkins Also in the inside linebacker mix are walk- defensive back in the nation. He has 6 added 6 stops, Cravens had 5 tackles and a deflection, Seymour had 5 tackles and McQuay had ons Nick Schlossberg, a sophomore who career interceptions (2 in 2014). Junior 2 tackles. can also long snap, and Joel Foy (1 tac in Kevon Seymour (46 tac, 1 for loss, 12 dfl, 1 --Bowman had a team best 7 tackles (1 for a 2014), a redshirt freshman who transferred int, 1 FR in 2014) returned after starting 2013 loss) at Boston College, Cravens had 5 tackles (3 for to USC this past spring from Air Force, as well at cornerback and posting 48 tackles and a loss), Hawkins had 4 tackles and an interception, as four freshmen in Matt Miller (his brother, an interception (he also returned 7 kickoffs Seymour had 3 tackles, Jackson had 2 tackles for Jeff, is a Trojan defensive end), Grant Moore for a 13.1 average). Seymour currently is loss, plus he caught a pass for minus 4 yards and th returned 3 kickoffs for 81 yards while playing 45 plays (his father, Rex, played linebacker at USC 25 nationally in passes defended (1.2, (2 offense, 30 defense, 13 special teams), and in the mid-80s), Alex Moore and Reuben second in Pac-12). Several other defensive McQuay had a tackle. Peters. Joining the inside linebacker corps backs are playing an expanded role in —Cravens returned an interception 31 yards this fall as a freshman was prep All-American 2014: sophomore safety Leon McQuay III for a touchdown to open the scoring against Oregon Olajuwon Tucker (3 tac in 2014). (34 tac, 0.5 for loss, 3 dfl, 2 int, 1 FR, 1 FF in State and he also had a team-best 6 tackles, —Pullard had a team-high 9 tackles (0.5 for a 2014), who started once last fall and got including 2 for losses (with his first career sack) to loss) and a deflection against Fresno State, lots of time on special teams (he is in the earn National Defensive Player of Hutchings added 3 tackles and an interception, the Week honors, while Bowman had 4 tackles, lead to start at free safety this year), senior Seymour had 3 tackles and 2 deflections, McQuay Sarao had a tackle and an interception and Tucker safety Gerald Bowman (60 tac, 2.5 for loss, 1 had a tackle. had an endzone interception to go along with his 3 —Pullard had 7 tackles and a deflection at sack, 1 int, 2 dfl in 2014), who suffered a tackles and a deflection, Hawkins had 2 tackles and Stanford despite missing the fourth quarter after shoulder injury after seeing limited action in Jackson had a tackle and 2 deflections (including being ejected for targeting, while Sarao had a 3 early games last season and was able to one that he tipped to McQuay for his pick) along with 2 kickoff returns for 58 yards while playing 44 game-high 11 tackles and Hutchings had 1. redshirt for medical reasons, redshirt plays (4 offense, 28 defense, 12 special teams). —Pullard at 5 tackles and a deflection at freshman cornerback Chris Hawkins (30 tac, —Bowman had 8 tackles against Arizona Boston College while having to sit out the first half 1 for loss, 2 dfl, 1 int in 2014), and soph State, Jackson had 5 tackles and returned 2 kickoffs because he was ejected from the previous game, cornerback Devian Shelton, who sustained for 56 yards, Cravens had 3.5 tackles for loss (with a Hutchings also had 5 tackles while starting in a season-ending foot injury in the 2013 sack) among his 5 tackles, Seymour had 4 tackles Pullard’s place and Sarao had 5 stops. opener. Sophomore cornerback Ryan and 3 deflections and McQuay had 2 tackles. —Pullard had 5 tackles against Oregon State —At Arizona, Bowman had a team-high 9 and Sarao added 4 stops and a deflection. Dillard (4 tac in 2014), a one-time walk-on who saw extensive special teams action in tackles, Jackson had 7 tackles and returned a —Pullard had a team best 9 tackles (1 for a kickoff 34 yards, Seymour had 6 tackles, Cravens had loss) against Arizona State, while Sarao added 5 2013, earned a scholarship in the spring of 5 tackles (1 for a loss) and a deflection, Hawkins had tackles and a deflection and Hutchings had a 2014. There are 6 walk-on secondary 5 stops, McQuay and Lockett each had 3 tackles tackle. players, including sophomore safety Rob and Plattenburg had 2 tackles and a deflection. —Pullard had a team-best 9 tackles (with 0.5 Dooley, who saw lots of action last year on —Hawkins had 9 tackles (1 for a loss) and 2 for loss) at Arizona, Sarao added 3 tackles and special teams (he is out with a leg injury), deflections against Colorado, Plattenburg added Hutchings had 1 stop. plus 2 who redshirted—soph cornerback 8 tackles while starting, Seymour had 3 tackles, an —Sarao had a game-best 12 tackles against interception and a deflection, Cravens had 2 Colorado, Pullard added 9 tackles and 2 deflections, Kevin Carrasco and redshirt freshman safety tackles and an interception, Bowman and Lockett Hutchings had 4 tackles and Tucker had 1 stop. Matt Lopes (4 tac in 2014)—and 3 freshmen each had a tackle and a deflection, Jackson had a —Sarao had 8 tackles at Utah, while Pullard (safety Davonte Nunnery, safety- 15-yard kickoff return and made a tackle before added 6 tackles (0.5 for loss). cornerback Joe Harding and cornerback being sidelined with a hip injury and McQuay had a —Pullard had a team-best 9 tackles with an Jalen Jones). The most veteran and tackle. interception and a deflection at Washington State, versatile among the returning defensive —Cravens had 7 tackles (including 2 sacks) and Sarao added 5 tackles, Hutchings had 2 tackles and backs is cornerback-safety Josh Shaw, who a deflection at Utah, McQuay had 4 tackles and Tucker and Foy each had a tackle. recovered a fumble at the USC 1-yard line, —Sarao had 8 tackles against California, while has 120 tackles and 6 interceptions in a Plattenburg had 4 tackles, Jackson had 4 tackles (1 Pullard had 7 tackles and a deflection. career split between Florida and now these for a loss), a deflection, a forced fumble and a —Pullard had a team best 9 tackles (2 for past 3 seasons at USC. He had 67 stops, 4 fumble recovery (on the same play) plus he returned losses) at UCLA, while Sarao returned an interceptions and a team-high 7 deflections 2 kickoffs for 127 yards (with a school record-tying interception 17 yards for a TD on the Bruins’ second last fall while starting 11 times at corner and 100-yarder for a TD) and a punt for 2 yards to earn play of the game and he also had 3 tackles and a 3 times at free safety (he even ran back a College Football Performance Awards National deflection. Kickoff Returner of the Week and Pac-12 Special blocked punt for a touchdown). However, Teams Player of the Week honors, Seymour had a he was suspended indefinitely from all team tackle and 2 deflections and Hawkins had a tackle. WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT HAYES PULLARD activities late in 2014 fall camp and missed —Jackson had 8 tackles (1 for a loss) and 2 USC’s first 10 games (he was reinstated mid- deflections, plus 3 kickoff returns for 67 yards, at Ryan Abraham, USCFootball.com: ”Hayes Pullard is week of the UCLA game week). Looking to Washington State, while Seymour added 7 tackles a difference maker on and off the field. His leadership make an impact in the secondary when and a deflection, McQuay had 5 tackles, an skills are as important as his tackling skills and the they enroll this fall as freshmen are prep All- interception and a deflection, Cravens had 4 Trojans will rely heavily on both this season.” tackles (1 for a loss) and 2 deflections before leaving American Adoree’ Jackson (39 after hurting his knee just before halftime, Dillard tac, 4 for loss, 8 dfl, 1 FF, 1 FR in 2014, plus 6 had 3 tackles, Lopes had 3 tackles while filling in for Michael Lev, Orange County Register: ”Pullard is one rec, 49 yds, 8.2 avg, 1 TD and 20 KOR, 554 Cravens, Hawkins had 2 tackles and Bowman had a of USC’s best defenders and one of its foremost yds, 27.7 avg, 1 TD and 2 PR, 12 yds, 6.0 tackle. leaders.” avg and 1 tcb, 5 yds, 5.0 avg), who works —Cravens had a team-best 10 tackles, with at wide receiver and on special teams as 1.5 for losses (including a sack), and a deflection against California, while Bowman added 9 tackles DEFENSIVE BACKS well as long jumps on the USC track team, (0.5 for loss) and a deflection, Seymour had 8 The 2013 Trojan secondary returned nearly and Jonathan Lockett (4 tac, 1 dfl in 2014) tackles (1 for a loss) and a fumble recovery, Jackson intact in 2014. Missing are safety-linebacker along with cornerbacks John Plattenburg had 5 tackles and 2 deflections on defense and 2 , who made 222 tackles and 11 (18 tac, 2 dfl in 2014), who has worked mainly receptions for 17 yards on offense while playing 101 interceptions as a 3-year starter (he started at safety, and Lamont Simmons. Jackson plays (75 on defense, 22 on special teams, 4 on 8 times last year as a nickel back, getting 61 currently is seventh nationally in kickoff offense), McQuay had 2 tackles, a deflection and a tackles and 5 picks, after playing linebacker returns (27.7, first in Pac-12) and 10th in kickoff forced fumble and Dillard had a tackle. —McQuay had 7 tackles at UCLA, Bowman had the previous 2 years) but then entered the return TDs (1, second in Pac-12). He is 6 tackles (with a sack), Jackson had 5 tackles and NFL draft after his junior season (he signed already 19th on USC’s career kickoff return a deflection and also returned 3 kickoffs for 54yards as a free agent), safety Demetrius Wright list (554 yards). and had a 5-yard rush while playing 97 plays (74 on (59 tackles starting at free safety in 2013) defense, 22 on special teams and 1 on offense), and cornerback Torin Harris (13 career starts, Cravens and Plattenburg each had 4 tackles (1 for including 4 last year when he had 30 a loss), Seymour had 3 tackles and Shaw had a tackle in his first action of 2014.

10 2014 TROJAN FOOTBALL WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT SU’A CRAVENS SPECIALISTS punt returns chart (534 yards). He is the Junior Kris Albarado (52 P, 41.7 avg in 2014, only Trojan to rank among USC career Top Rahshaun Haylock, Fox Sports West: ”Su’a Cravens plus 1 tac) is back after averaging 37.1 yards 12 receivers and Top 7 punt returners. may be the best sophomore safety in the country.” per punt in his first year handling that duty. Marqise Lee also was involved in returning He was particularly effective pinning kicks and punts last year, as he averaged Dan Greenspan, NFL.com: ”If you don’t know the opponents within the 20-yard line, as he 16.4 yards on 10 kickoff returns and 5.8 yards name Su’a Cravens yet, you will soon enough.” did so on 27 of his 79 punts (34.2%) and only on 8 punt returns. Now in the NFL, Lee 4 of his boots were touchbacks. Also finished up ranked seventh on USC’s career Paul Myerberg, USA Today Sports: ”I think Su’a available to punt untested walk-on redshirt kickoff return ladder (1,305 yards). A number Cravens is ready to explode – not a year from now freshman Jack Basalari, as well as senior of returning and new players could have a and not at some point in November but today, right now, and with force…Cravens looks very much like placekicker Andre Heidari, who served as role in the return game in 2014 in Lee’s place, an all-timer – no pressure, by the way – and seems USC’s emergency backup punter last year including sophomore tailback Justin Davis, ready to embrace those expectations, delivering but was never called upon in that role. redshirt freshman cornerback Chris Hawkins along the back end in the mold of this program’s Senior Andre Heidari (36-of-37 PAT, 8-of-10 or freshmen such as cornerback-wide long line of greats at the position.” FG in 2014) is in his fourth year as USC’s receiver Adoree’ Jackson (20 KOR, 554 yds, placekicker, hitting 48 field goals and 174 27.7 avg, 1 TD in 2014, plus 2 PR, 12 yds, 6.0 Steve Sarkisian, USC head coach: ”Su’a is a guy who PATs (in 180 tries) in his career. He has tied avg), wide receiver-safety JuJu Smith (6 can create turnovers, he can make tackles in the the USC career record for PAT attempts KOR, 51 yd, 8.5 avg in 2014) and soph wide backfield, he can blitz off the edge, he can cover (180) and is within range of the school receiver Darreus Rogers (1 PR, 5 yds, 5.0 well. I think he’s at his best when he’s around the career marks for field goals (57) and PATs avg and 1 KOR, 11 yds, 11.0 avg in 2014). ball.” (176). He has hit 4 field goals of at least 50 Jackson currently is seventh nationally in yards in his career (53, 52 twice and 50), kickoff returns (27.7, first in Pac-12) and 10th JACKSON PLAYS 3 WAYS including a pair in 2014, and he has 3 of the in kickoff return TDs (1, second in Pac-12). 9 longest field goals in Trojan history He is already 19th on USC’s career kickoff CB-WR Adoree’ Jackson has been used as a 3-way (including tied for the third longest). He hit return list (554 yards). player in 6 games in 2014 (the first 4 and the past 2), —Against Fresno State, Heidari hit all 7 of his seeing action on offense as a wide receiver, 15 of his 22 field goal attempts and all but 3 PATS, made 1-of-2 field goals (a 27-yarder) and had defense as a cornerback and special teams as a of his 52 PAT tries last year. Although he touchbacks on 4 of his 9 kickoffs (2 others pinned the returner and in coverage. The last Trojan to see a missed some key field goals in several games last fall, he nailed a game-winning 47-yarder Bulldogs within the 20), while Albarado did not have significant amount of time on offense/defense/ to punt. special teams in a game was Chad Morton, who did with 19 seconds to play against No. 5 —Heidari nailed a career-long 53-yard field goal so for several games in both his 1996 redshirt freshman Stanford, USC’s first game-winning last (tied for the third longest in USC history) with 2:30 and 1997 sophomore seasons (he played tailback, second field goal since 2000. He kicked off, to play to give USC a win at Stanford (his second wide receiver, cornerback, safety and punt with 22 of his 76 kickoffs last fall pinning foes consecutive year that USC defeated the Cardinal returner). within the 20-yard line and getting on a Heidari kick), and he also hit an earlier 25-yarder touchbacks on 19 others. Sophomore walk- and a PAT, plus he had a touchback on 1 of his 4 WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT ADOREE’ JACKSON on Alex Wood (12-of-12 PAT in 2014, plus 2 kickoffs to earn Pac-12 Special Teams Player of the Week honors, while Albarado averaged 47.8 yards tac) redshirted last year after hitting all 8 of on 4 punts and had a tackle. ”He has an Tee Martin, USC wide receivers coach: his PATs in 2012 when subbing for an injured —Heidari hit a 52-yard field goal and all 4 of his unbelievable amount of talent. He can handle the Heidari. Wood has assumed the kickoff PATs at Boston College, plus 1 of his 5 kickoffs pinned installation on offense and defense and it’s seamless. duties mid-season in 2014 and 11 of his 36 the Eagles within the 20 and another was a The one thing that stands out is how smart and touchback, while Albarado averaged 37.5 yards on productive he is.” kickoffs have been touchbacks (9 others pinned the opponent within the 20-yard a career-high 10 punts, with 1 pinning BC within the line). Left-footed sophomore Matt 20. Max Browne, USC quarterback: ”I’m just impressed —Against Oregon State, Heidari hit all 5 of his with the way he moves back and forth between Boermeester, whose father, Peter, kicked at PATs but missed his only field goal try (1 of his 5 kickoffs offense and defense.” UCLA and in the NFL, transferred to USC in was a touchback), while Albarado averaged 40.5 the fall of 2014 from Saddleback Junior yards on his 6 punts, with 4 pinning the Beavers within Steve Sarkisian, USC head coach: ”I’m trying to find College in Mission Viejo (Calif.) and was the 20 and 2 traveling 50-plus yards. a flaw right now with the guy. He’s prepared, he given a scholarship. Also available are —Against Arizona State, Heidari hit both of his studies, he gets his rest, he recovers, he comes freshmen walk-ons Wyatt Schmidt (who also field goals (35 and 33 yards) and all 4 of his PATs and energized and, ultimately, he knows what he’s doing played ice hockey in high school and on 2 of his 7 kickoffs pinned pinned the Sun Devils within and he’s making plays.” the 20 (and he had 2 touchbacks), while Albarado the junior club level) and Reid Budrovich, averaged 59.5 yards on his 2 punts (with a career- both lefties (Budrovich can also punt). Both long 65-yarder) and Kessler averaged 33.8 yards on Jake Davidson, Daily Trojan: ”Jackson already is the of USC snappers—junior Peter McBride, who 4 pooch punts (with 1 inside the 20). best cover corner in the secondary. His return skills handled the punt snaps, and walk-on —At Arizona, Wood filled in for an injured are so feared that teams are already kicking away Heidari and hit all 4 of his PATs and 3 of his 5 kickoffs from him. Not to mention the fact that though he has sophomore Zach Smith (1 tac in 2014), who were touchbacks (another pinned the Wildcats touched the ball sparingly on offense, he is a threat snapped on all placement kicks—return from 2013 after performing flawlessly (McBride also within the 20), while Albarado averaged 38.8 yards to score every time he gets his gloves on the pigskin.” on his 6 punts (2 pinned Arizona within the 20). was the snapper in 2012). Walk-on soph —Wood hit all 8 of his PATs against Colorado linebacker Nick Schlossberg also can snap. SPECIAL TEAMS OVERVIEW and 4 of his 9 kickoffs were touchbacks (another Sophomore quarterback pinned the Buffaloes within the 20) and he also made USC’s placekicker (Andre Heidari), punter has emerged as the holder, while junior a tackle, while Albarado averaged 36.2 yards on 5 (Kris Albarado), long snapper (Peter quarterback Cody Kessler is the backup punts with 2 pinning the Buffaloes within the 20. McBride), short snapper (Zach Smith), holder after handling the holding duties all of 2013 —At Utah, Albarado averaged 50.2 yards on (Cody Kessler) and top kickoff and punt and the last half of 2012. Junior wide his 5 punts, with 3 traveling 50-plus yards, while returner (Nelson Agholor) all are back from receiver Nelson Agholor (9 KOR, 147 yds, Heidari hit all 3 of his PATs and Wood had touchbacks th on 2 of his 4 kickoffs and another pinned the Utes 2013. The Trojans ranked 13 nationally in 16.3 avg in 2014, plus 18 PR, 191 yds, 10.6 punt returns (13.3) last year, as well as within the 20. avg, 2 TD) is back after leading USC in both —At Washington State, Albarado averaged second in blocked punts (3) and fourth in punt returns (19.1 avg) and kickoff returns 41.2 yards on 5 punts, with 2 pinning the Cougars blocked kicks (6). Troy allowed zero punt (17.5 avg) in 2013. He proved to be a threat within the 20 and 1 traveling 50-plus yards, Heidari return yards in 8 of its 14 games in 2013 and in both duties. He ranked second nationally hit a 37-yard field goal and made 5-of-6 PATs and held 2 other opponents to 5 yards or less. in punt returns (19.1) last season. He tied a Wood had touchbacks on 2 of his 8 kickoffs and Only 16 of USC’s 79 punts were returned Pac-12 record with 2 scoring punt returns another 2 pinned the Cougars within the 20. —Against California, Heidari hit all 5 of his PATs last year. And the Trojans had 3 scoring at California in 2013 (including a 93-yarder, punt returns. But there are some areas that and a 25-yard field goal, Albarado averaged 36.7 the second longest in school history) and yards on 3 punts and 2 of Wood’s 7 kickoffs pinned need to be shored up as USC was dead his 168 punt return yards in that Cal game the Golden Bears within the 20 (he also had a tackle). last nationally in kickoff returns (14.4) in 2013 was a USC mark. Agholor currently is second —At UCLA, Albarado averaged 43.2 yards on and 10th from the bottom in net punting his 6 punts with 3 pinning the Bruins within the 20 and nd nationally in punt return TDs (2, second in (34.5), as well as only 62 in punt return Pac-12) and 19th in punt returns (10.6, 2 traveling at least 50 yards, while Heidari hit both defense (7.9). second in Pac-12). His 4 career punt returns of his PATs to tie the USC career PAT attempts record (at 180) and 2 of Wood’s 3 kickoffs pinned for a touchdown is a USC career record the Bruins within the 20. (he has 2 scoring punt returns in each of the past 2 years). He is seventh on USC’s career 11 2014 TROJAN FOOTBALL RANDOM NOTES STATS OF NOTE SCORING ***USC has outscored opponents in the first quarter, ***USC’s 2014 team captains, as elected OFFENSE 136-36, in 2014 (the +100 margin is the third best by their teammates prior to the season, are ***USC’s offense currently is fourth nationally in both nationally). ***USC has scored at least 20 points in 147 of its past QB Cody Kessler, ILB Hayes Pullard, DE completion percentage (.690, second in Pac-12) and Leonard Williams WR Nelson Agholor and fourth in fewest passes had intercepted (4, second 169 contests (including a since-broken NCAA record 63 consecutive games, a streak that was snapped C Max Tuerk. Pullard, also a captain in in Pac-12), fifth in passing efficiency (162.7, second th in Pac-12), 19th in passing offense (287.5, fifth in Pac- in the 2006 UCLA game). 2013, is the 12 Trojan multi-year captain. 12) and 21st in third down conversions (.460, second ***USC has scored at least 30 points in 104 of its last in Pac-12). 159 games. ***Former USC two-time All-American ***USC has rushed for 200 yards 5 times in 2014 (and ***USC has scored at least 40 points 64 times since offensive tackle Tony Boselli, who twice 100 yards 8 times). the start of the 2001 season (including 24 times with was the NFL Lineman of the Year, was at least 50 points). ***USC’s 5 consecutive 200-yard rushing games in named to the 16-member 2014 Football 2014 were the most at USC since 1982. ***Since 2003, USC has scored touchdowns of 20-plus yards 267 times. Bowl Subdivision Class of the College ***USC’s 701 yards of total offense versus Fresno Football Hall of Fame. He is the 40th State in 2014 were its most since 2005 (745 versus ***USC has scored in its past 219 games, a school Washington State). record (although 15 scoring games later vacated inductee with USC ties, including 31 players, ***USC’s 105 offensive plays versus Fresno State in due to NCAA penalty; revised record streak: 186 in the College Football Hall of Fame. A Trojan 2013 was a since-broken Pac-12 record (10 short of games, 1976 to 1983). has been elected into the Hall in 11 of the the NCAA mark). past 15 years. Boselli will be inducted at a ***USC completed 72.7% of its passes against an MISCELLANEOUS Dec. 9 dinner in New York City and then ***The only other time USC lost 2 games in the final 8 Oregon State defense that was allowing just 42.3% enshrined into the College Football Hall of in 2014. seconds, like it has in 2014, was in 2010 when Washington and Stanford hit game-winning field Fame in ceremonies in the summer of 2015. ***USC’s 7 TD passes against Colorado in 2014 equaled Boselli is regarded as one of the finest a school game record. goals at the gun in consecutive games. ***USC’s first 3 losses in 2014 were by a total of 13 offensive tackles to play at USC and in the DEFENSE points (4.3 average) and 2 came on the opponents’ NFL. A four-year (1991-94) starter at USC, he ***USC’s defense currently is 14th nationally in red last play of the game. was a two-time (1992-94) All-American first zone defense (.727, first in Pac-12), 16th in turnover ***USC had a school record-tying streak of 4 teamer and three-time (1991-92-94) All-Pac- margin (+0.8, fifth in Pac-12) and 19th in third down consecutive games without a turnover in 2014 versus 10 first teamer. As a 1994 senior, he was USC’s Stanford, Boston College, Oregon State and Arizona conversion defense (.343, first in Pac-12). MVP and team captain and won the Pac- ***USC has not allowed an opponent to score on its State (its longest streak since 4 in a row in 1995, versus Houston, Arizona, Arizona State and California). 10 Morris Trophy, as well as being named a opening drive in 2014. National Football Foundation Scholar- ***Of USC’s 1,693 rushing yards allowed in 2014, 452 ***Eleven true freshmen have played significant roles were by Boston College, meaning that USC’s 10 for USC in 2014, including 8 who have a combined 45 Athlete. The No. 2 selection of the 1995 NFL other opponents have run for only 1,241 yards starts. draft, he was the first-ever pick in the history combined (124.1 per game). ***USC’s 2-0 Pac-12 start in 2014 was its first since of the franchise. He ***USC held QB Sean Mannion, Oregon State’s career 2007. played seven seasons (1995-2001) with the passing yardage leader, in 2014 to his lowest career ***USC’s win at Stanford in 2014 snapped the Jaguars, where he was a four-time All-Pro Cardinal’s 17-game home winning streak. output as a starter (15-of-32, 115 yards, 2 and five-time Pro Bowler. He twice was the interceptions, 0 TDs). ***Every Pac-12 South Division opponent that USC played in 2014 had at least 8 days to prepare for the NFL Lineman of the Year and was named ***USC limited Colorado QB Sefo Liufau, who was to the NFL’s 1990s All-Decade Team. He averaging 314.5 passing yards, to a career-low 143 Trojans. yards. ***USC has blocked 27 kicks since 2010 (including 2 spent 2002 with the Houston Texans. He ***USC limited Arizona State, which entered the blocked field goals in 2014). was inducted into USC’s Athletic Hall of game as the Pac-12’s rushing offense leader at 262.8, ***USC has appeared on live national, regional or Fame in 2012. Boselli now is a sports to 31 rushing yards in 2014. local telecasts 462 times, including 328 of the past commentator and businessman, and runs ***Boston College’s 54 passing yards in 2014 were 330 games (Troy’s last 168 games have been the Boselli Foundation to assist at-risk televised live, a school record). the fewest allowed by USC since 2008 (41 by Notre youngsters in Jacksonville. Dame). ***Boston College’s 5 pass completions in 2014 were ***USC is wearing a decal with a “Z” on the fewest allowed by USC since 2002 (2 by Colorado). the back of its helmets in honor of Trojan ***Oregon State’s 181 total yards in 2014 were the Olympic distance runner and World War II fewest allowed by USC since 2009 (121 by San Jose hero Louis Zamperini, who died this past July State). 2 at age 97. Zamperini, who was eighth in ***Arizona’s 472 total yards, 77 rushing yards and 26 the 5,000-meter run at the 1936 Olympics, points against USC in 2014 were 102, 147 and 14, was the NCAA mile champion in 1938 and respectively, under the Wildcats’ average. 1939. He set high school and collegiate mile ***USC held Utah to 13.8 points under its scoring records that lasted 20 and 15 years, average. ***USC held California, ranked in the national Top 11 respectively. A bombardier in the Army Air in passing, scoring and total offense, under its Corps during World War II, he was lost at averages by 82 yards, 10.9 points and 125.9 yards, sea, spending 47 days adrift and then two- respectively. and-a-half years as a prisoner of war in ***USC did not allow a TD pass in its first 4 games of Japan, enduring hunger and torture before 2014 (it was the only school in the nation to do so). being rescued. His story was chronicled in ***USC’s 12 interceptions in 2014 have come from 9 Laura Hillenbrand’s award-winning different players. biography, “Unbroken: A World War II Story ***USC has intercepted a pass in 114 of the last 163 games. of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption.” ***USC has held 90 of its last 162 opposing teams to The book has been made into a movie, 100 rushing yards or less (including 4 times in 2014). directed by Angelina Jolie, and it will be ***Only 33 opposing runners have rushed for 100 yards released in December. against USC in the past 150 games (most recently, Utah’s Devontae Booker with 102 in 2014). ***USC is the only FBS school never to have ***Since the start of the 2001 season, USC is 68-6 when had surnames on the back of its jerseys. holding opponents to 300 yards of total offense or Interestingly, the Trojan uniform was named less (the losses were against UCLA in 2006, Stanford in 2007, Washington in 2009, Notre Dame in 2010 and the nation’s seventh best in college football Washington State and Notre Dame in 2013). this year by USA Today.

RANKINGS ***USC was one of only 4 teams (along with ***USC has been ranked in the AP Top 25 for 137 of its Central Florida, Iowa State and North past 167 games. Carolina) to play its first 6 games of 2014 ***USC has been in the AP Top 10 for 92 of its past 159 against teams with winning records from games, including a since-snapped school record of 2013. 62 consecutive games. ***USC has been in the AP Top 5 in 65 of the last 155 games.

12 2014 TROJAN FOOTBALL ***USC is one of only 3 NCAA FBS (formerly ***USC currently has 16 players who ***DE Leonard Williams, ILB Lamar Dawson Division I-A) schools that has never played graduated a semester early from high and OG Jordan Simmons had their artwork an FCS (formerly non-Division I-A) opponent school and enrolled at USC in the spring. displayed at the 2014 “Artletics” on- since the divisions were established in 1978. PK Andre Heidari, QB Cody Kessler, SNP campus exhibit that featured the works of The other schools are UCLA and Notre Peter McBride and FB Soma Vainuku all USC student-athletes, while Williams, WR Dame, both Trojan opponents every season. enrolled in the spring of 2011, OLB Scott Felix George Farmer and DT Antwaun Woods had and OT Chad Wheeler both enrolled in the theirs displayed in 2013 and OLB Charles ***USC will open its 2016 season on Sept. 3 spring of 2012, and DT Kenny Bigelow, QB Burks’ work was on display there in 2012. against Alabama in the eighth annual Max Browne, S Su’a Cravens, TB Justin Davis, Cowboys Classic at AT&T Stadium in CB Chris Hawkins and S Leon McQuay III all ***CB-S Josh Shaw was chosen to speak Arlington, Tex., in a Labor Day weekend enrolled in the spring of 2013. OT Jordan at the 2014 USC Student-Athlete neutral site game. It will be the first meeting Austin, QB Jalen Greene, OLB Don Hill and Graduation Ceremony, where he between the teams since the 1985 Aloha OG Toa Lobendahn all enrolled in the spring recounted his life story of going from Bowl. The Trojans and Crimson Tide have of 2014. Since 1999, 32 Trojans have Palmdale to Florida to USC. met 7 times in the past, including a 42-21 graduated at least a semester early from USC victory in 1970 in a game that was high school and come to USC (including 1 ***TE Randall Telfer was among 4 USC credited with helping to integrate Southern who graduated a full year early). student-athletes to participate in the 2012 football because of the outstanding NCAA Career in Sports Forum in Indianapolis, performances that day by the Trojans’ ***Who’s the fastest among the 2014 where he pursued the administrative track. African-American players, particularly Trojans? It might be WR George Farmer, fullback Sam Cunningham, tailback with bests of 10.40 in the 100 meters and ***LB Lamar Dawson, from Boyle County Clarence Davis and quarterback Jimmy 21.22 in the 200 meters (he was second in High in Danville (Ky.), is just the second Jones. USC also has a home-and-home the 100 meters and seventh in the 200 at Trojan letterman from Kentucky (joining LB series set against Texas in 2017 (in Los the 2010 California state meet). Or maybe Kurt Barber, who lettered 1988-91 after Angeles) and 2018 (Austin). The Trojans and it is CB-WR Adoree’ Jackson, who has bests prepping at Paducah Tilghman High). Longhorns last met in the 2006 BCS of 10.68 in the 100 and 21.59 in the 200. Championship Game, one of the most Jackson’s specialty, however, was the long ***TB Tre Madden and FB Jahleel Pinner, memorable games in college football jump, with a best of 25-5 ¼ (he was the who both started USC’s first 6 games of 2013, history. USC’s future non-conference 2012 state champ and then the runner-up have been backfield teammates since schedule also has BYU in 2019 (away), 2021 in 2013). Interestingly, both Farmer and peewee football and while at Mission Viejo (home) and 2023 (home). Since 1926, USC Jackson are products of Serra High in (Calif.) High. has annually (except during World War II) Gardena (Calif.). played Notre Dame in a series that last year ***USC OG Aundrey Walker has 17 siblings. was extended through 2023. This year’s ***Several USC football players have He is the youngest of 14 brothers. Trojan non-conference foes in addition to participated on other athletic teams in Notre Dame are Fresno State and Boston college. QB Conner Sullivan was an ***WR Nelson Agholor was born in Nigeria, College. In the past 15 years, Troy also has infielder/outfielder on the 2013 while TE Connor Spears was born in Ireland. played Ohio State, Auburn, Nebraska, Penn team (he hit .267). Before coming to USC, State, Arkansas, Virginia Tech, Kansas State, TE Chris Willson pitched on the baseball ***CB Kevin Carrasco is fluent in Spanish Syracuse, Hawaii, Minnesota and Virginia team at Wake Forest and DE-TE Teddy Baker and speaks some Korean. on its regular season non-conference slate. played lacrosse at Wesleyan. ***CB Ryan Dillard played the saxophone ***USC’s 2 conference “misses” in 2014 (as ***Many USC players played various sports in his high school’s orchestra. it was in 2013) are Oregon and Washington. in high school in addition to football. QB The last time before 2013 that USC did not Larry Tuileta was the 2014 National High ***S Leon McQuay III, a music industry major face Oregon was 2004 and Washington was School Player of the Year in volleyball (he at USC, has produced his own music tracks. 2000, while the last time before 2013 that led his team to 3 straight state USC played neither the Ducks nor the championships). PK-P Wyatt Schmidt ***A YouTube video of SNP Zach Smith’s Huskies in a season was 1928. played ice hockey in high school (winning long snapping trick shots has more than a state championship) and then in a junior 610,000 views. ***USC has a 157-67-8 (.694) record in the league in South Dakota after graduating 20 seasons when the World Cup was high school. S Rob Dooley, ILB Nick ***DE Jeff Miller and ILB Matt Miller are USC’s played. In those years, the Trojans went to Schlossberg and DE-TE Teddy Baker played only set of brothers. 12 bowl games (including 7 Rose Bowls) and lacrosse as prepsters. WR Christian Guzman, won 7 of them, plus they captured 7 PK Alex Wood and P Jack Basalari also ***USC has 3 players with the surname conference titles and were named national played soccer in high school. TE Chris Simmons (DT Delvon Simmons, OG Jordan champion 3 times. Willson, S Matt Lopes, QB Conner Sullivan, Simmons and CB Lamont Simmons) and 3 TE Connor Spears, FB Pat Hart, PK Matt with the last name of Smith (WR-S JuJu Smith, ***Ten Trojans previously played at other Boermeester, PK Reid Budrovich and CB SNP Zach Smith and TB Stefan Smith) but 4-year schools: DT Delvon Simmons (Texas Jalen Jones played baseball in high school. none are related. Tech), CB-S Josh Shaw (Florida), QB Anthony Among the Trojans who played prep Neyer (Idaho), TE Chris Willson (Wake basketball: Schlossberg, Baker, Spears, Hart, ***USC’s roster features a Jr. (DE Greg Forest), WR David Mellstrom (Virginia Tech), OT Zach Banner (he led his team to the Townsend Jr.), a III (S Leon McQuay III) and ILB Joel Foy (Air Force), DE-TE Teddy Baker state 3A title in 2011), QB Cody Kessler, ILB a IV (TB James Toland IV). (Connecticut, Wesleyan), QB Alex Bridgford Hayes Pullard, WR Nelson Agholor, DE Greg (Redlands), TE Connor Spears (Columbia) Townsend Jr., QB Max Browne, TE Jalen ***What’s in a name? OLB J.R. Tavai’s and DE Christian Bradley (Cal Lutheran). Cope-Fitzpatrick, WR George Farmer, OT initials stand for John Robert. TB Tre Nico Falah, CB-WR Adoree’ Jackson, WR Madden’s real first name is Curtis, WR-S JuJu ***C Giovanni Di Poalo (sociology, summer Ajene Harris, WR-CB Rahshead Johnson, Smith’s is John, DE-TE Teddy Baker’s is of 2013) and TE Randall Telfer (political OLB-ILB Uchenna Nwosu, ILB Olajuwon Edward, DT Claude Pelon’s is Claudeson science, spring of 2014) already received Tucker, TE Bryce Dixon, OLB Don Hill, TB and assistant coach Tee Martin’s is their bachelor’s degrees. Di Poalo is now Stefan Smith, S Davonte Nunnery, OT Quinn Tamaurice. TB Javorius Allen goes by the working on a master’s degree in Bassler and QB Andrew Zolintakis. High nickname of “Buck.” ILB Olajuwon Tucker’s communication management. school tracksters included Farmer, Pullard, nickname is “Buddha.” OLB Scott Felix this Jackson, Smith, Nunnery, Schmidt, Bassler, summer legally changed his last name from ILB Lamar Dawson, OG Aundrey Walker, TB his mother’s (Starr) to his father’s. Javorius Allen, OLB J.R. Tavai, DT Cody Temple, FB Jahleel Pinner, TB Justin Davis, CB Kevin Carrasco, ILB Joel Foy, WR David Mellstrom, S-CB John Plattenburg and ILB Matt Miller.

13 2014 TROJAN FOOTBALL ***How’s this for a colorful player: PK Matt Live interviews with new USC football including food and beverage service. The Boermeester “greyshirted” in 2012 (he did coach Steve Sarkisian at the opening Trojan football team’s entrance into the not enroll as a full-time college student) kickoff, at halftime and at the game’s end stadium from the Trojan Walk includes coming out of high school. He then was are featured on the Coliseum videoboard. passage through the Field Club, whose awarded a scholarship at USC this fall by The popular TunnelVision online pre-game members also have access to the Peristyle virtue of an NCAA rule known as show on USCTrojans.com, which emanates Club. For further information, or to reserve a “blueshirting” (it allows a non-recruited from the base of the Coliseum tunnel and spot in the new Field Suite, Field Club or student-athlete to receive athletic financial features pre-game analysis, coach and Peristyle Club, contact the USC Premium aid after beginning practice and have player interviews and special featurettes, Department at [email protected]. Access that student-athlete count towards the begin an hour prior to kickoff and are shown to the Field Suites, Field Club and Peristyle next year’s signing class if the school has live on the Coliseum videoboard. Other Club are available on a season or reached its NCAA-maximum aid limit for the behind-the-scenes videos, with additional individual game basis. current year). If Boermeester does not play camera angles and on-field microphones, in 2014, he will have “redshirted.” are shown throughout the game on the ***In the summer of 2013, USC received videoboard. Mobile ticketing is available unanimous approval from the Board of ***USC’s current coaching staff has 146 at all Coliseum entry gates. Fans who Directors of the California Science Center years of coaching experience at all levels. request mobile delivery when purchasing to allow the transaction between the They have coached in 73 bowls or playoffs, tickets have their tickets, which are university and the state of California for USC including on 3 national championship optimized for display on smartphones, to begin operating and renovating the teams and 3 NFL playoff teams. The staff emailed to them immediately. The parking Coliseum. Over the next decade, USC will also has 47 years of college playing plan in the Coliseum lots has been refined invest $70 million into the stadium to experience and 30 years of pro playing through better coordination with state and improve the fan experience ($100 million experience. local traffic agencies, leading to consistent will be invested by 2054). USC has been a automobile ingress and egress paths and tenant in the Coliseum since the historic ***Two Trojan assistant coaches (Clay improved entry and exit times. Also, a taxi stadium opened in 1923. Helton and Marques Tuiasosopo) have stand is located on Martin Luther King served as interim head coaches (Helton for Boulevard. Restrooms on the ground level ***An updated version of PROJECT USC for the 2013 Las Vegas Bowl and also of the Coliseum have been upgraded, with TROJAN, a free interactive mobile app for at Memphis for several months in early 2006, new fixtures, lighting and paint. USC also iOS and Android devices that gives fans, and Tuiasosopo for Washington in the 2013 has continued its relationship with ABM media and recruits a unique inside look at Fight Hunger Bowl). Management, a premier provider of the 2014 USC football program, is available maintenance services committed to for download for the first time ever for iPad ***Wide receivers coach Tee Martin’s wife, keeping the stadium clean. Refinements users. The newly redesigned app is also Toya, is a recording artist with hit singles “I to the Coliseum’s DAS (distributed antenna available for all iOS and Android users by Do!” (2001) and “No Matta What (Party All system) have been made to help boost downloading in iTunes and Google Play. Night)” (2002). wireless coverage within the stadium. There With more video content than ever before, also are 2 new LED signage boards on the PROJECT TROJAN gives users ***A website (gameday.usc.edu) has been north sideline walls near the 10-yard lines, unprecedented access to Trojan players developed to provide information about while the other sideline walls has a cleaner, and coaches. The app features video USC’s new on-campus Trojan Game Day simplified look. Improvements also have playlists for Fall Camp, Football Mic’d Up, Experience area, which is free and open to been made with the stadium landscaping, Football Classics, SCigning Day, Spring the public in Alumni Park. The website as well as in the locker rooms and press box. Football, Trojans Live Radio show, archived describes new family-friendly activities, There is new and better directional signage videos from past seasons and more. The dining options, tailgating procedures and around the stadium. The Coliseum ushers new in-depth Trojan Way section delves traffic and parking updates. With the and Ambassadors have undergone into statistical and biographical information, themes of “Enjoy Responsibly, Feast On additional customer service training. The the USC football program’s history and Safely and Celebrate Courteously,” the existing Audi Suites in the interior of the philosophy, the interplay among athletics University aims to keep the campus a safe, peristyle now have a shared upstairs level and academics and the student-athlete welcoming and enjoyable environment for featuring live televised sports. experience of attending USC. There is a all who visit on football game days. virtual tour of USC’s athletic facilities, ***Several premium enhancements to the including the McKay Center and the ***There are a number of significant fan experience at USC home football Coliseum, and special looks at various upgrades and new features to enhance games—on-field suites and premium clubs facets of the athletic department the fan experience at USC football home located on the field and outside the available to student-athletes, such as games in the Coliseum—including a pair of Peristyle—have been introduced at the athletic training, academic services, free public pre-game clubs in the tailgating Coliseum for the 2014 season through a strength and conditioning and sports area, new food offerings, exclusive live in- partnership between the USC athletic nutrition. A historical section profiles USC game videoboard content, mobile ticketing department and Legends, a global leader award winners, Trojans in the NFL and and parking improvements—for the 2014 in hospitality and client services. The successful alumni in the professional season. Two Coliseum Clubs, featuring live Peristyle Club, located outside the east end community. The app includes the popular televised sports and upscale food and of the Coliseum, provides members with a interactive Photo Booth, as well as a beverages, are located along the outside one-of-a-kind pre- and post-game redesigned social media section featuring fence line on the south side and northwest tailgating experience, including all-inclusive a digital mosaic of social media content corner of the Coliseum near Gates 6 and upscale food and beverage, a cash bar, from official USC Athletics feeds, USC 19, respectively. The clubs are open free to shaded lounge seating, music and live coaches and players, as well as usc.edu the public pre-game until 30 minutes before sports on TVs. The Peristyle Club experience social media streams. USC merchandise kickoff. Then, from kickoff until an hour after is an arm’s length away as the USC team and tickets also are available for purchase the game (including at halftime), the clubs enters the stadium during the pre-game within the dynamic app, which will have are open exclusively to Trojan Athletic Fund Trojan Walk. The Peristyle Club is open three new video and elements added regularly members. Among the new, upgraded hours prior to kickoff until an hour after the throughout the year. concession food items available inside the game ends. Ten private Field Suites, seating Coliseum are: smoked ribs, sliced steak 16 patrons on the field just feet from the ***Longtime USC radio play-by-play sandwiches, artisan sausage, signature action, line the east end zone in front of the announcer Pete Arbogast has been pizza, fried chicken and funnel cakes, as Sun Deck. Suite holders, who access the selected for induction into the Southern well as vegetarian and gluten-free items. field via the iconic Coliseum Peristyle stairs, California Sports Broadcasters Hall of Fame. The points of sale at all concession stands enjoy an unprecedented VIP experience. Arbogast began calling Trojan football have been increased, the number of Field Suite holders have unlimited entry to games in 1989 and has done so nearly registers at the Coliseum’s ground level the Peristyle Club, as well as to the Field every year since then. Induction concession stands has been doubled, and Club. The exclusive Field Club, adjacent ceremonies will be Jan. 26, 2015, in Toluca the concession stand queues have been to the Field Suites, provides 100 members Lake, Calif. redesigned to expedite customer checkout. with a high-end, on-field experience,

14 2014 TROJAN FOOTBALL ***Several Trojan staffers have been Arizona State and NFL safety David Fulcher; 93, 1997) and (1994). associated with national championship and a distant cousin is former Notre Dame ILB Olajuwon Tucker’s brother, Tim, played teams. Assistant coach Tee Martin All-American linebacker Manti Te’o, now fullback and linebacker at Washington in quarterbacked Tennessee to the 1998 with the NFL’s San Diego Chargers. CB Ryan 2010 and 2011. FB Soma Vainuku’s father national championship. Offensive Dillard’s cousin is wide receiver was a rugby star in Tonga. TE Chris Willson’s administrative assistant Lenny Vandermade , who played at Georgia father, Jim, was a 4-year letterman in was an offensive guard-center on USC’s Tech. S Rob Dooley’s father, Robert, played football at Denison, while his mother, Sue, 2003 national championship team. Steve football at Yale, while his sister, Grace, was played softball, tennis and basketball at Sarkisian’s executive assistant Cheryl Taplin on Notre Dame’s lacrosse team (2011-14) Eckerd College. Offensive coordinator/ was a sprinter on 7 of LSU’s NCAA champion and another sister, Anne, is a freshman quarterbacks coach Clay Helton’s father, outdoor and indoor women’s track and lacrosse player at Notre Dame. WR George Kim, was Houston’s head coach from 1993 field teams. Farmer’s father, George, was a wide to 1999, as well as an assistant in college receiver at Southern and then in the NFL (Florida, Miami and Alabama Birmingham), ***Several Trojans have relatives with USC with the (1982-84) and the NFL (, Houston football connections. ILB Grant Moore’s Miami Dolphins (1987). WR Robby Kolanz’s Oilers, Los Angeles Raiders, Washington father, Rex, was a 4-year (1984-87) grandfather is Stan Chambers, a television Redskins) and the CFL (Toronto Argonauts) letterman linebacker at USC, leading the reporter who spent 63 years at KTLA in Los following his playing career at Florida; his Trojans in tackles in 1986 while earning team Angeles before retiring in 2010. OG Toa brother, Tyson, is the offensive coordinator Most Inspirational Player accolades. S Su’a Lobendahn’s father, Vince, was a lineman at Western Kentucky after assistant Craven’s cousin, Jordan Cameron, played at Utah (1990-93) and then in the Arena coaching stops at Cincinnati, Alabama tight end at USC (2008-10). TB Tre Madden’s League with the Albany Firebirds (1994) and Birmingham, Memphis and Hawaii and uncle is former USC (1995-98) cornerback St. Louis Stampede (1995) before coaching playing at Houston. Assistant coach Daylon McCutcheon. DE Jeff Miller and at BYU as a graduate assistant (1998-99) Marques Tuiasosopo’s wife Lisa, was a ILB Matt Miller are brothers. QB Conner and as an assistant and head coach at volleyball player at North Carolina; his sister, Sullivan’s brother, Shane, was a Trojan tight the high school level. S Matt Lopes’ father, Leslie, was an All-Pac-10 volleyball player end in 2013. WR Christian Tober’s brother, Steve, is a senior associate athletic director at Washington (1995-98) and is now the William, was a cornerback at USC in 2012. and chief operating officer at USC who was Huskies’ associate head coach; his brother, FB Soma Vainuku’s cousin is former USC All- a 1983 College Division All-American Zach, played fullback and linebacker at American (2005-08) linebacker Rey offensive lineman at Linfield College, which UW (2001-04); his sister, Ashley, played Maualuga. S Matt Lopes’ mother, Helaine, won the NAIA national championship in his softball at UW (2008-11); his brother, Matt, was an assistant athletic trainer at USC in 1982 junior season (he also wrestled and signed a letter of intent to play quarterback the 1980s and 1990s, including working with played golf at Linfield), while his uncle, for UW, but instead signed a professional the Trojan football program. Assistant Lance Lopes, also played football at Linfield baseball contract out of high school and coach Johnny Nansen is the uncle of and now is a senior associate athletic has played in the majors with the current C Viane Talamaivao and the cousin director at Washington (he previously was Mariners (2008-10) and Detroit Tigers (2013); of current WR-S JuJu Smith. Assistant coach a senior vice president and general counsel his father, Manu, played defensive line at Marques Tuiasosopo’s second cousin is of the and before that UCLA (1975-78) and then in the NFL with former USC offensive guard Titus Tuiasosopo held a similar position with the Green Bay the Seattle Seahawks (1979-83) and San (1990-92). Packers). TB Tre Madden’s father, Curtis, Francisco 49ers (1984-86); cousin John was a fullback and defensive end at Tautolo played at UCLA (1977-80) and then ***Speaking of genes: WR Nelson Agholor’s Kansas State (1988-91), while his with the New York Giants (1982-83) and Los father, Felix, played soccer in Nigeria. OT grandfather is Lawrence McCutcheon, a Angeles Raiders (1987) as a guard, while Jordan Austin’s father, Ray, played football Colorado State and NFL All-Pro running cousin Terry Tautolo played at UCLA (1974- at UNLV and Southern Utah. PK Matt back with the Los Angeles Rams (1972-79), 75) and with the Philadelphia Eagles (1976- Boermeester’s father, Peter, was a (1980) and (1981) 79), San Francisco 49ers (1980-81), Detroit placekicker at UCLA (1977-78-79), where he who set the since-broken Rams career Lions (1981-82, 1984) and Miami Dolphins still ranks ninth on the Bruins’ career field goals rushing record (6,186 yards), led the Rams (1983) as a linebacker; his second cousins list (31) and 19th in points scored (160, in rushing 5 times and played in are former USC offensive guard Titus leading UCLA in scoring his last 2 seasons) XIV (he now is a scout with the Rams). S Tuiasosopo (1990-92), Navy Tuiasosopo, and setting a school record for consecutive Leon McQuay III’s grandfather, the late Leon who played at Utah State (1983-86) and games with a field goal (15) as he earned McQuay, was a running back at Tampa then with the Los Angeles Rams (1987), and 1978 All-Pac-10 first team honors, then he (1968-70) and then in the CFL (Toronto, Mike Tuiasosopo, who played at Pacific played with the in 1980. Calgary) and NFL (Giants, Patriots, Saints). Lutheran, then was an assistant coach at S Gerald Bowman’s cousin, Maalik Wayns, The mother of DE Jeff Miller and ILB Matt Pacific (1991), Utah State (1996-99), was a guard on Villanova’s basketball Miller played volleyball at Notre Dame Nevada (2000-02), Utah (2003), Arizona team (2010-11), then played in the NBA with (1984-87) under her maiden name, Kathy (2004-10), Colorado (2011-12) and now at the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Baker. ILB Hayes Pullard’s uncle, Robert UCLA. Assistant coach Justin Wilcox’s Clippers. QB Max Browne’s brother, Mitch, Pullard, was a pole vaulter at USC (1971- father, Dave (a linebacker, 1962-63), as well played quarterback at Claremont 74) who finished third at the 1973 NCAA as his uncle, John (a tackle, 1958-59), and McKenna College (2001-04). S Su’a Cravens meet and fourth in 1974. PK-P Wyatt his brother, Josh (a tight end, 1993-96), all has a long line of athletic relatives: his Schmidt’s father, Paul, played tennis at played at Oregon; Dave then was a Pro brother, Siaki, was a defensive lineman at Minnesota, while his brother, Foley, was a Football Hall of Fame linebacker with the Hawaii (2010-12) who previously played at 3-year (2009-11) All-Ivy League placekicker San Francisco 49ers (1964-74), John then Utah (2008); his sister, Malia, was on the at Dartmouth. QB Conner Sullivan’s father, played with the Philadelphia Eagles (1960) women’s basketball at Hawaii in 2012 Joe, played soccer and baseball at Air and Josh with the New Orleans Saints before transferring to USC, where she was Force. OG-C Viane Talamaivao’s uncle, (1998-99). Graduate assistant Drew briefly on the 2013 Women of Troy basketball Pene Talamaivao, was a defensive tackle Pearson’s brother, Keeyon Howard, played team before joining the track team as a at Utah (1994-97), then played football at Central Methodist. high jumper; his cousins, Jordan and Brynn professionally for 8 years with the NFL’s Cameron, played men’s basketball (2008) Buffalo Bills in 1998 (and in NFL Europe that and women’s basketball (2005-09), year) and San Diego Chargers (1999-2000), respectively, at USC (Jordan also played XFL’s San Francisco Dragons (2001), CFL’s men’s basketball at BYU in 2007); another Ottawa RoughRiders (2002-04) and Arena cousin, Colby Cameron, was a quarterback Football League’s Detroit Fury (2004-05). OLB at Louisiana Tech (2009-12) before signing J.R. Tavai’s brother, Jordan, was a defensive with the NFL’s ; his lineman at Kansas (2012-13), while his grandfather, Jack Cravens, played brother, Jahlani, is a freshman linebacker basketball and baseball at BYU (1957-59); at Hawaii. DE Greg Townsend Jr.’s father, he is related by marriage to Utah head Greg, played at TCU (1981-82) and then coach Kyle Whittingham; the second was a 4-time All-Pro defensive end with the cousin of his mother, Yolanda, is former NFL’s Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders (1983-

15 2014 TROJAN FOOTBALL IN THE NFL ANNIVERSARIES —The 35th anniversary of Brad Budde’s 1979 USC is always well-represented in the NFL. The 2014 season marks several historic Lombardi Award season. In 1979, offensive guard Eleven former Trojan players are in the Pro USC football anniversaries: Brad Budde became USC’s first recipient of the Football Hall of Fame (more than any other coveted Lombardi Award, given to the nation’s —The 50th anniversary of the 1964 USC-Notre top college lineman. Budde was a unanimous All- school). A Trojan has appeared in all but 5 Dame game. Rod Sherman caught a 15-yard American as a senior and was also runner-up in the of the 48 Super Bowls and Trojans have touchdown pass from Craig Fertig with 1:33 to play Outland Trophy voting. A four-year starter at Troy, been selected to play in the 221 to upset unbeaten and top-ranked Notre Dame. he was the first freshman to start a USC season times. Troy has produced more NFL draft USC was down, 17-0, at halftime. opener since World War II. The son of ex-Kansas —The 40th anniversary of USC’s 1974 national picks (483) than any school but Notre Dame City Chiefs’ All-Pro , Brad followed his championship team. The 1974 team earned head (USC and Michigan are the only schools father there as the Chiefs’ first-round draft pick in coach John McKay his fourth national title behind with a draftee every year since 1939) and 1980. the big-play heroics of All-American tailback there have been 471 USC players who —The 25th anniversary of Mark Carrier’s 1989 Anthony Davis, the steady leadership of Thorpe Award season. As just a junior in 1989, free have played in the NFL or its sister leagues. quarterback Pat Haden and the clutch play of a safety Mark Carrier became USC’s first-ever USC has had more first round NFL draft picks defense that forced the second-highest winner of the Jim Thorpe Award, presented to the (77) than any school and is tied with Notre interception total in USC history. Davis, the runner- nation’s best defensive back. A 2-time first team Dame and Auburn for most players (5) up for the Heisman Trophy, rushed for 1,421 yards All-American, Carrier had 7 interceptions in 1989 and 13 touchdowns. He set an NCAA record for selected as the top pick in the NFL draft. At (tied for 10th in the nation), plus 107 tackles, 3 most kickoffs returned for TDs in a season (3). He the start of training camp this summer, there fumble recoveries and 10 pass deflections. A 3- scored four touchdowns to lead the Trojans to an were 55 ex-Trojans on NFL rosters. There were year starter with 13 career thefts, Carrier was a amazing 55-24 comeback win over Notre Dame in 40 Trojans on 2013 opening day NFL rosters, Thorpe semifinalist in 1988. the regular season finale (among 11 TDs he scored —The 10th anniversary of USC’s 2004 national the most of any school (since records were in his career against the Fighting Irish). Haden championship team. From the start of training available, USC has been first 19 of the last threw 13 touchdown passes, but his biggest camp, the motto for the 2004 USC football team 38 years) and USC had the most completions came with the Trojans trailing Ohio was “Leave No Doubt.” The Trojans did just that, quarterbacks and linebackers, and tied for State 17-10 in the 1975 Rose Bowl. His 38-yard TD winning their second consecutive national strike to J.K McKay with two minutes to play and the most offensive tackles and centers of championship. And, unlike 2003, this title was his subsequent 2-point conversion to Shelton Diggs any school. Among USC’s NFLers are QBs undisputed, as USC demolished Oklahoma in the gave USC an 18-17 victory and the writers’ share Carson Palmer, , Mark Sanchez BCS Championship Game in the Orange Bowl, 55- of the national championship. Senior linebacker and Matt Barkley, RB Reggie Bush, LBs Clay 19. Troy went 11-0 overall (not including 2 wins Richard Wood, Troy’s first three-time All-American, vacated due to NCAA penalty; original record: Matthews, Keith Rivers, Brian Cushing, Rey led the defense. Defensive back Charles Phillips 13-0, a school record for victories) and became Maualuga and Malcolm Smith, DBs Troy set NCAA records for most interception return just the second team ever to hold the AP No. 1 Polamalu and T.J. McDonald, DL Jurrell yardage in a season (302), most interception ranking from pre-season through the entire Casey, WRs Robert Woods and Marqise Lee, return yardage in a game (181), highest average campaign. It was only the 10th time that a team gain per interception for one game (90.5), and OLs , Matt Kalil, Sam Baker and won back-to-back AP crowns. At 7-0, USC won most touchdowns on interception returns in a Tyron Smith and TE Jordan Cameron. Three its third consecutive Pac-10 title (not including 1 season (3). USC had five players selected to the NFL head coaches have USC ties (either as win vacated due to NCAA penalty; original All-American team for the third consecutive year. former players or coaches): Seattle’s Pete record: 8-0). The Trojans swept traditional rivals A school-record 12 Trojans were selected to the UCLA and Notre Dame for an unprecedented third Carroll (Super Bowl XLVIII champion), St. All-Conference squad (since equaled by the 1989 year in a row (UCLA win vacated due to NCAA Louis’ Jeff Fisher and Indianapolis’ Chuck Trojans). Fourteen players from the 1974 team penalty). USC concluded the season riding a 20- Pagano. Ten current USC players have were taken in the NFL draft—an all-time record game winning streak, as well as 21 straight home relatives with NFL playing backgrounds: OT later shared by the 1976 Trojan team. games, a Pac-10 record 15 consecutive league —The 40th anniversary of the 1974 USC-Notre Zach Banner (father, ), PK home games, 14 straight Pac-10 games and 8 road Dame game. In what is regarded as one of the Matt Boermeester (father, Peter), S Su’a games in a row (not including 2 overall wins, 1 Pac- most dramatic and incredible comebacks in the Cravens (cousins, Jordan Cameron, Colby 10 win and 1 road win vacated due to NCAA history of college football, the 1974 Trojans erased Cameron, David Fulcher and Manti Te’o), penalty: original record: 22-game winning streak, a 24-point deficit to beat Notre Dame, 55-24, in 15 Pac-10 games, 9 road games). Troy was in the CB Ryan Dillard (cousin, Calvin Johnson), the Coliseum. USC trailed the Irish, 24-0, late in the national Top 10 in every defensive statistical WR George Farmer (father, George), TB Tre first half, and the Trojans’ chances looked bleak category (its total defense average was USC’s Madden (grandfather, Lawrence because Notre Dame sported the nation’s top- lowest in 15 years), including first in rushing defense McCutcheon, and uncle, Daylon ranked defense. But with 10 seconds remaining and turnover margin and third in scoring defense. before halftime, Anthony Davis scored on a 7-yard McCutcheon), S Leon McQuay III USC outscored opponents by 25.2 points (including pass from Pat Haden (Troy’s extra point kick was (grandfather, Leon McQuay), OG-C Viane a school-record 8 games with a margin of at least blocked) to send the Trojans into the lockerroom Talamaivao (uncle, Pene Talamaivao), DE 30 points). USC played before 3 home sellouts, 7 behind 24-6. Davis took the opening kickoff of the Greg Townsend Jr. (father, Greg) and FB regular-season sellouts and 8 season sellouts, all second half and raced 102 yards for a score, school marks. And Troy set a USC and Pac-10 Soma Vainuku (cousin, ). opening the floodgates as USC rallied for 35 points record for home attendance average, as well as Also, Talamaivao’s uncle, Pene, played in the third quarter. Davis scored 2 more times that school records for total home attendance, overall with NFL Europe (1998), XFL’s San Francisco quarter, both on short runs, and Haden threw TD attendance average and total overall Dragons (2001), CFL’s Ottawa RoughRiders passes of 18 and 45 yards to J.K. McKay. Then, attendance. A school-record 6 Trojans (Heisman before 2 minutes had elapsed in the fourth quarter, (2002-04) and Arena Football League’s Trophy quarterback Matt Leinart, Heisman finalist Haden hit Shelton Diggs for a 16-yard score and Detroit Fury (2004-05), and OG Toa tailback Reggie Bush, defensive linemen Shaun Charles Phillips returned an interception 58 yards Lobendahn’s father, Vince, was an offensive Cody and Mike Patterson, and linebackers Matt for a touchdown. In all, USC blitzed to its 55 points lineman in the Arena League with the Grootegoed and ) were named All- in under 17 minutes. American first teamers. Leinart and Bush were Albany Firebirds (1994) and St. Louis —The 40th anniversary of USC’s 1975 Rose Bowl named the Pac-10 Co-Offensive Players of the Stampede (1995). Additionally, head win over Ohio State. Pat Haden threw a 38-yard Year, while Cody was the Pac-10 Co-Defensive coach Steve Sarkisian and assistant Tim touchdown pass to J.K. McKay with 3:03 Player of the Year. Drevno were NFL assistants. Assistant remaining, then he fired a two-point conversion —The 10th anniversary of Matt Leinart’s 2004 pass to Shelton Diggs to give USC a narrow 18-17 coaches Peter Sirmon and Marques Heisman Trophy season. Matt Leinart became win over Ohio State and the 1974 national title. Tuiasosopo played in the NFL, assistant USC’s first junior to win the Heisman Trophy when Haden threw for 181 yards and two touchdowns coach Tee Martin played in the NFL, NFL he did so in 2004 while leading the Trojans to their to offset the loss of Anthony Davis, who suffered Europe and CFL, and assistant coach Keith second consecutive national championship. He a rib injury. completed 65.3% of his passes for 3,322 yards and Heyward played in the CFL, NFL Europe and —The 35th anniversary of Charles White’s 1979 33 TDs with just 6 interceptions in 2004. the Arena League. Graduate assistant Kyle Heisman Trophy season. In his 1979 senior season, DeVan played in the NFL (Washington Charles White became USC’s third Heisman Trophy Redskins, , winner as he averaged 186.4 yards a game (6.2 yards a carry), led the nation in rushing, and, for Philadelphia Eagles and ) the second straight season, led it in all-purpose and arenafootball2 league (Boise Burn). running. A two-year unanimous All-American, Defensive administrative assistant Ricky White set or equaled 22 NCAA, Pac-10, USC and Brown played with the Oakland Raiders, Rose Bowl records. He gained over 100 yards 31 and Baltimore Ravens times in his career, including 10 times in 1979. (where he was a member of the Super Bowl XLVII champion). Tuiasosopo’s father, Manu, played defensive line with the Seattle Seahawks (1979-83) and San Francisco 49ers (1984-86); cousin John 16 2014 TROJAN FOOTBALL Tautolo played with the New York Giants ROSTER UPDATES (1982-83) and Los Angeles Raiders (1987) as Here are updates to the roster in the 2014 BIOS OF NEW GRAD ASSISTANT COACHES a guard, while cousin Terry Tautolo played USC football regular season media guide: with the Philadelphia Eagles (1976-79), San —OLB Scott Starr has legally changed HENDERSON: Patrick Henderson is in his first season Francisco 49ers (1980-81), Detroit Lions (1981- his last name from his mother’s to his father’s. at USC, serving as a graduate assistant working 82, 1984) and Miami Dolphins (1983) as a with the defense. He spent the past 4 seasons His name is now Scott Felix. (2010-13) as an assistant at Contra Costa Junior linebacker; and second cousin Navy —Change the jersey numbers of QB Tuiasosopo played at with the Los Angeles College in San Pablo (Calif.), coaching the Conner Sullivan to #14, S-CB of John defensive backs each year and also serving as the Rams (1987). Assistant coach Justin Wilcox’s Plattenburg to #24, CB Kevin Carrasco to defensive coordinator in 2013. The Comets played father, Dave was a Pro Football Hall of in the 2012 and 2013 Living Breath Foundation Bowl, Fame linebacker with the San Francisco #29, WR Aaron Minor to #84 and Teddy Baker to #91. winning it in 2012. Contra Costa shared the 2012 49ers (1964-74), his uncle, John, played with Big Valley Conference title. Henderson, 27, also the Philadelphia Eagles (1960) and his —When OT Nathan Guertler plays tight served as a group facilitator and life coach at brother, Josh, played with the New Orleans end, he wears #89. Contra Costa from 2012 to 2014 and was a Saints (1998-99). —Change the positions of John recreation leader for the city of Oakland (Calif.) Plattenburg to S-CB and Teddy Baker to DE- from 2011 to 2013. He lettered 4 seasons (2006-09) ACADEMICS TE. as a cornerback at Oregon State, appearing in Thirteen Trojans have cumulative grade —DT Claude Pelon’s junior college is every game of his career primarily on special point averages of 3.00 or higher (through Mesa CC (not La Mesa CC). teams. He made 33 tackles in his career (including 15 as a senior) and had an interception. He also spring 2014 semester). Among the top —Change WR-S JuJu Smith’s was a kick returner as a junior and senior, running scholars on the 2014 Trojan squad are: TE hometown to Long Beach, Calif. back 12 kicks for 293 yards (24.4 avg). He Connor Spears (team-high 3.85, business —Change OG Khaliel Rodger’s height redshirted in 2005. He earned his bachelor’s degree administration), WR David Mellstrom (3.78, and weight to 6-3, 315. in sociology from Oregon State in 2010. He is business administration), OG Toa —Delete 8 players who are no longer working on his master’s degree in communication Lobendahn (3.51), WR Robby Kolanz (3.41, on the team: WR Victor Blackwell, CB-TB management at USC. He prepped at McClymonds High in Oakland (Calif.), earning 2004 San Francisco broadcast journalism), PK Alex Wood (3.34, D.J. Morgan, TB-CB Anthony Brown, P Joey communication), QB Max Browne (3.28, Chronicle All-Bay Area and All-Oakland Athletic Krassenstein, TB Taylor Ross, S Adrian communication), ILB Nick Schlossberg (3.17, League first team. He was born Jan. 5, 1987. He business administration), OLB Charles Burks Johnson, TE Shane Sullivan, S Elijah Steen. has a daughter, Payton, 5. (3.15, political science), OLB Don Hill (3.08), —Add 2 defensive graduate assistant coaches (they were formerly USC defensive PEARSON: Drew Pearson is in his first season at P Jack Basalari (3.05, policy, planning and USC, serving as a graduate assistant working with development), OT Jordan Austin (3.02), CB administrative assistants): Patrick Henderson and Drew Pearson (bios are the defense. Before coming to USC, the 28-year- Ryan Dillard (3.00, communication) and WR old Pearson was a child and family specialist at Christian Tober (3.00, policy, planning and below). Five Acres in Altadena, Calif., for 6 years (2008-14) development). C Giovanni Di Poalo —Add as a new scholarship player: #39 after earning a graduate degree in 2012 from the (sociology, summer of 2013) and TE Randall Matt Boermeester (PK, 6-0, 185, 4/29/94, So./ Phillips Graduate Institute. He was the secondary Telfer (political science, spring of 2014) So., JC, San Diego, Cathedral Catholic/ coach at Muir High in Pasadena for 3 seasons (2008- already received their bachelor’s degrees. Saddleback). His bio is below. 10), where he coached 5 All-CIF first team players Di Poalo is now working on a master’s —Add 17 new walk-ons: #8 Andrew who all earned Division I scholarships. He lettered degree in communication management. as a cornerback at Utah State in 2006 and 2007 Zolintakis (QB, 6-0, 170, 2/27/96, Fr./Fr., —, after redshirting the 2005 season. As a 2006 junior, Burks made the 2013 Pac-12 All-Academic Lafayette (Campolindo); #15 Michael first team, Dillard was a second teamer and he started the first 9 games of the season and had Bowman (QB, 6-4, 200, 3/25/96, Fr./Fr., —, 34 tackles, 4 deflections, an interception and a Kolanz was honorable mention. Also, Burks Pasadena, Pasadena Poly); #19 Larry fumble recovery. He added 1 tackle while playing made 2012 Pac-12 All-Academic honorable Tuileta (QB, 6-2, 200, 9/24/95, Fr./Fr., —, in 4 games in 2007 as a senior. He spent 2004 as a mention. In its history, USC football has Honolulu, HI, Punahou); #24 Stefan Smith freshman cornerback at Mt. San Antonio Junior produced 22 Academic All-American first (TB, 6-1, 195, 1/11/97, Fr./Fr., —, San Marino, College in Walnut (Calif.), where he made 11 teamers (tied for tops in the Pac-10 and tackles and an interception while seeing action in among the Top 10 in the nation), 20 NCAA Flintridge Prep); #26 Davonte Nunnery (S, 7 games. He was an All-League selection at Muir Post-Graduate Scholarship winners, 13 5-11, 210, 10/12/95, Fr./Fr., —, Oxnard, St. in 2003, getting 25 tackles and 1 interception on National Football Foundation Scholar- Bonaventure); #36 Joe Harding (S, 5-10, defense and 44 receptions for 510 yards (11.6 avg) Athletes, 7 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award 180, 5/26/95, Fr./Fr., —, San Marino, Loyola); with 3 TDs as a wide receiver on offense. He spent winners, 4 NCAA Today’s Top 10 winners, 1 #38 Jalen Jones (CB, 5-8, 155, 2/10/96, Fr./ the previous 2 seasons at Etiwanda High in Rancho Rhodes Scholar (current athletic director Fr., —, Los Angeles, Serra); #46 Wyatt Schmidt Cucamonga (Calif.). He earned his bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from Utah State Pat Haden) and 2 Academic All-American (PK-P, 6-3, 205, 12/25/94, Fr./Fr., —, Inver in 2007 after getting an associate’s degree from Hall of Famers (Haden and Dick Nunis). Grove Heights, MN, St. Thomas Academy); Mt. San Antonio in 2004. He is working on his #46 Reid Budrovich (PK, 6-0, 180, 5/1/96, master’s degree in communication management SCOUTING NOTRE DAME Fr./Fr., —, Torrance, St. John Bosco); #47 at USC. He was born on Nov. 1, 1985. He is single. Fifth-year Notre Dame head coach Brian Brett Sarem (FB, 6-0, 225, 8/2/95, Fr./Fr., —, His brother, Keeyon Howard, played football at Kelly’s team, which began 2014 with a 6-0 San Diego, Cathedral Catholic); #49 Matt Central Methodist. record, has lost 4 of its last 5 games (including Miller (ILB, 6-1, 225, 4/3/96, Fr./Fr., —, BIO OF NEW SCHOLARSHIP PLAYER its past 3) following last Saturday’s 31-28 loss Southlake, TX, Carroll); #50 Grant Moore to Louisville at home. Kelly is looking to (ILB, 6-1, 220, 2/8/96, Fr./Fr., —, Santa Ana, become the first coach to begin his ND BOERMEESTER: 2014: The left-footed Boermeester, Mater Dei); #53 Alex Moore (ILB, 6-2, 220, who transferred to USC in the fall of 2014 from a career with 5 consecutive 8-win seasons. th 3/12/96, Fr./Fr., —, Newport Beach, Corona junior college, will compete at placekicker as a The Irish offense, which is 16 nationally in sophomore in 2014. JUNIOR COLLEGE: passing offense (298.2) and 21st in passing del Mar); #54 Reuben Peters (ILB, 6-1, 220, 10/25/96, Fr./Fr., —, Westchester, Loyola); Boermeester was named to the 2013 All-Southern efficiency (147.8), is directed by dual-threat California Football Association Southern Division senior QB Everett Golson (243-of-398, 61.1%, #64 Richie Wenzel (C, 6-2, 280, 2/10/95, Fr./ second team as a freshman placekicker at 3,280 yds, 29 TD, 13 int in 2014, plus 110 tcb, Fr., —, Chevy Chase, MD, Our Lady of Good Saddleback Junior College in Mission Viejo (Calif.). 291 yds, 2.6 avg, 8 TD), who ranks seventh Counsel); #67 Quinn Bassler (OT, 6-6, 280, He hit 11-of-13 field goals (with a long of 43 yards) nationally in passing TDs (29), eighth in total 5/22/96, Fr./Fr., —, Newport Beach, Corona and 43-of-48 PATs in 2013. He did not play football offense (324.6), 10th in passing yardage del Mar); #97 Christian Bradley (DE, 6-2, in 2012. HIGH SCHOOL: He played baseball at (298.2) and 20th in passing efficiency (147.8). 210, 11/12/94, Jr./Jr., TR, Van Nuys Cathedral Catholic High in San Diego (Calif.), His top target is sophomore WR Will Fuller (Campbell Hall/Cal Lutheran). helping his team win the 2012 CIF San Diego (66 rec, 962 yds, 14.6 avg, 14 TD in 2014), Division III title as a senior outfielder. PERSONAL: —Pronunciations of new players: He also played soccer as a youngster. His father, who is second in the nation in receiving TDs Boermeester (BORE-my-stir); Tuileta (too-EE- st Peter, was a placekicker at UCLA (1977-78-79), (14) and is 21 in receiving yards (87.5). Soph let-uh); Stefan Smith (STEF-un); Davonte where he still ranks eighth on the Bruins’ career RB Tarean Folston (150 tcb, 802 yds, 5.3 avg, Nunnery (duh-VON-tay NONE-er-ee); Jalen field goals list (31) and 19th in points scored (160, 5 TD in 2014, plus 14 rec, 165 yds, 11.8 avg, 1 Jones (JAY-lin); Wyatt Schmidt (WHY-ut leading UCLA in scoring his last 2 seasons) and TD) is ND’s leading rusher. Defensively, the SHMIT); Budrovich (BUD-roe-vitch); setting a school record for consecutive games Irish are led by soph LB Jaylon Smith (89 tac, with a field goal (15) as he earned 1978 All-Pac-10 Reuben Peters (RUE-bin); Wenzel (WEN-zul); 7.5 for loss, 2 sack, 1 dfl, 1 FF in 2014). Senior first team honors, then playing with the Cleveland P-PK Kyle Brindza (13-of-22 FG, 45-of-46 PAT Bassler (BASS-lur); Zolintakis (zoe-lin-TAWK- Browns in 1980. in 2014), who owns the ND game (5 twice), us); Sarem (SARE-um). season (23 in 2012) and career (56) records for field goals, handles the punting and placekicking duties. 17 2014 TROJAN FOOTBALL GAME PROMOTIONS RED ZONE PRODUCTION USC’s seniors will be introduced individually prior to kickoff as they onto the field through GAME USC OPPONENT the Heritage Tunnel comprised of former FRES 7-of-9 (TD, TD, TD, FG, 2-of-2 (TD, TD) TD, miss FG, TD, TD, fail 4th) Trojan players…Members of USC’s 1964 and STAN 2-of-2 (TD, FG) 2-of-5 (miss FG, TD, FG, 1974 football teams will be honored during miss FG, fail 4th) on-field salutes in recognition of the 50th and BC 3-of-3 (TD, TD, TD) 4-of-5 (TD, TD, TD, FG, 40th anniversaries of their historic comeback end game) victories over Notre Dame. OSU 2-of-3 (TD, miss FG, TD)1-of-1 (FG) ASU 4-of-4 (TD, FG, FG, TD) 2-2 (TD, FG) INJURY/STATUS UPDATE ARIZ 2-of-2 (TD, TD) 4-of-7 (FG, FG, fum, OUT FOR SEASON: OT Chad Wheeler (knee), miss FG, TD, TD, miss FG) COLO 5-of-5 (TD, TD, TD, TD, 4-of-4 (TD, TD, TD, TD) TB Tre Madden (toe), ILB Lamar Dawson TD) (knee), OLB Jabari Ruffin (knee), DT Kenny UTAH 2-of-2 (TD, TD) 2-of-4 (fum, FG, fum, TD) Bigelow (knee), OT Jordan Austin (hip), TE WSU 4-of-5 (TD, FG, TD, TD, 3-of-5 (TD, FG, fum, Jalen Cope-Fitzpatrick (ineligible), TE Chris fail 4th) fail 4th, TD) Willson (foot), WR Christian Tober CAL 5-of-6 (TD, TD, TD, int, 3-of-3 (TD, TD, TD) (collarbone), DE Christian Bradley (knee), FG, TD) TE Connor Spears (transfer ineligible) UCLA 2-of-3 (fail 4th, TD, TD) 5-of-6 (TD, FG, TD, TD, fum) TOTAL 38-of-44 (.864) 32-of-44 (.727) USC IN NCAA/PAC-12 STAT RANKINGS 32—TD 22—TD 6—FG 9—FG NCAA PAC-12 2—miss FG 4—miss FG NAME CATEGORY AVG RANK* RANK** 3— fail 4th 2—fail 4th Nelson Agholor PR TDs 2 2 2 1—int 1—end game Cody Kessler Pass. Eff. 164.7 5 2 5—fumble Cody Kessler Comp. Pct. .697 5 2 Cody Kessler Passing TDs 30 6 4 KRIS ALBARADO PUNTS A. Jackson KO Returns 27.7 7 1 Nelson Agholor Receptions 7.7 7 3 GAME PUNTS WITHIN 20 50+ YARDS Javorius Allen All-Purp. Run. 151.7 8 1 STAN 4 0 1 Nelson Agholor Receiv. TDs 10 9 3 BC 10 1 3 A. Jackson KO Ret. TDs 1 10 2 OSU 6 4 2 Cody Kessler Pts. Resp. For 17.6 11 3 ASU 2 0 2 Cody Kessler Completions 23.6 12 6 ARIZ 6 2 0 Nelson Agholor Receiv. Yds. 100.3 13 3 COLO 5 2 0 Cody Kessler Pass. Yds. 284.8 13 4 UTAH 5 0 3 Nelson Agholor Punt Ret. 10.6 19 2 WSU 5 2 1 Javorius Allen Rushing Yds. 113.1 20 3 CAL 3 0 0 Su’a Cravens Tac. For Loss 1.4 20 4 UCLA 6 3 2 Kevon Seymour Passes Def. 1.2 25 2 TOTAL 52 14 14 L. Williams Forced Fum. 0.3 — 2 Scott Felix Fum. Rec. 2 — 3 ANDRE HEIDARI KICKOFFS Andre Heidari FG Pct. .800 — 4 Javorius Allen Rushing TDs 9 — 5 GAME KICKOFFS WITHIN 20 (TOUCHBACKS) USC Comp. Pct. .690 4 2 FRES 9 2 (4) USC Pass. Had Int. 4 4 2 STAN 4 0 (1) USC Pass. Eff. 162.7 5 2 BC 5 1 (1) USC Red Zone Def. .727 14 1 OSU 5 0 (1) USC TO Margin +0.8 16 5 rd ASU 7 2 (2) USC 3 D. Con. Def. .343 19 1 TOTAL 30 5 (9) USC Passing Off. 287.5 19 5 USC 3rd Down Con. .460 21 2 ALEX WOOD KICKOFFS USC Blocked Kicks 2— 1 USC Ints. 12 — 2 GAME KICKOFFS WITHIN 20 (TOUCHBACKS) USC Scoring Def. 24.6 — 3 ARIZ 5 1 (3) USC Rush Def. 135.1 — 3 COLO 9 1 (4) USC Pass Eff. Def. 120.6 — 3 UTAH 4 1 (2) USC Total Def. 402.6 — 5 WSU 8 2 (2) USC 4th Down Con. .600 — 5 CAL 7 2 (0) USC Time of Poss. 30:22 — 5 UCLA 3 2 (0) TOTAL 36 9 (11) *Top 25 only **Top 5 only

18 2014 TROJAN FOOTBALL DEPTH CHART OFFENSE DEFENSE

WR — 9 JuJu Smith (6-2, 210, Fr.) SOLB — 21 Su’a Cravens (6-1, 225, So.) @ovo_suu 86 Robby Kolanz (5-10, 170, So.*) 42 Uchenna Nwosu (6-3, 210, Fr.) OR @UchennaN_42 84 Aaron Minor (6-2, 200, Fr.*) 18 Quinton Powell (6-2, 200, So.) @coolboyq_52 44 Christian Guzman (6-3, 220, So.*) 50 Grant Moore (6-1, 220, Fr.) 53 Alex Moore (6-2, 220, Fr.) WR — 15 Nelson Agholor (6-1, 190, Jr.) @NelsonAgh15 7 Steven Mitchell (5-10, 185, Fr.*) DT — 52 Delvon Simmons (6-5, 295, Jr.*) OR 18 Ajene Harris (5-11, 180, Fr.) @AjeneHarris 90 Claude Pelon (6-4, 295, Jr.*) @fightonbigg90 83 George Katrib (6-0, 185, Jr.) 59 Don Hill (6-3, 245, Fr.) 2 Adoree’ Jackson (5-11, 185, Fr.) @AdoreeKnows NT — 99 Antwaun Woods (6-1, 325, Jr.*) @USCTwocka99 TE — 82 Randall Telfer (6-4, 260, Sr.*) @RandallTelfer 98 Cody Temple (6-2, 310, Jr.*) 13 Bryce Dixon (6-4, 240, Fr.) @ABCDIXON 96 Joey Augello (6-0, 290, Jr.) 89/76 Nathan Guertler (6-5, 270, Sr.*) 79 Jeff Miller (6-1, 245, So.*) 91 Teddy Baker (6-4, 265, Sr.*) DE — 94 Leonard Williams (6-5, 300, Jr.) @LWtrojan94 RT — 73 Zach Banner (6-9, 350, So.*) @zachbanner73 93 Greg Townsend Jr. (6-3, 275, Jr.*) 76/89 Nathan Guertler (6-5, 270, Sr.*) 44 Malik Dorton (6-2, 250, Fr.) @theeEliteMalik 67 Quinn Bassler (6-6, 280, Fr.) RUSH –58 J.R. Tavai (6-2, 250, Sr.) OR RG — 60 Viane Talamaivao (6-3, 330, Fr.) 47 Scott Felix (6-2, 230, So.*) @SS47ERA 51 Damien Mama (6-5, 370, Fr.) @dmama75 45 Charles Burks (5-11, 225, Jr.*) 77 Chris Brown (6-5, 295, Fr.) @ChrisRBrown77 MILB —10 Hayes Pullard (6-1, 235, Sr.*) @FightOn10 C — 75 Max Tuerk (6-6, 285, Jr.) @maxtuerk 19 Michael Hutchings (6-1, 210, So.) @CaliHutch_17 63 Giovanni Di Poalo (6-4, 280, Sr.*) 54 Reuben Peters (6-1, 220, Fr.) 64 Richie Wenzel (6-2, 280, Fr.) 57 Nick Schlossberg (6-0, 215, So.*)

LG — 62 Khaliel Rodgers (6-3, 315, Fr.*) @K_rodgers62 WILB —56 Anthony Sarao (6-0, 220, Jr.*) 50 Toa Lobendahn (6-3, 280, Fr.) @T_Lo55 34 Olajuwon Tucker (6-3, 220, Fr.) @BThree4 65 Erick Jepsen (6-2, 295, Jr.*) 51 Joel Foy (6-2, 215, Fr.*) 68 Jordan Simmons (6-4, 350, So.*) @PaPaChubbs74 49 Matt Miller (6-1, 225, Fr.)

LT — 50 Toa Lobendahn (6-3, 280, Fr.) @T_Lo55 CB — 13 Kevon Seymour (6-0, 185, Jr.) @KSeymour_13 70 Aundrey Walker (6-6, 315, Sr.) @Rozay_YoLo 6 Josh Shaw (6-1, 200, Sr.*) 74 Nico Falah (6-4, 285, Fr.*) @NicoFalah 23 Jonathan Lockett (5-11, 175, Fr.) @Jlock_23 17 Devian Shelton (6-1, 180, So.*) @jeromeshelton17 WR — 1 Darreus Rogers (6-1, 215, So.) @DROG_UNO 25 Lamont Simmons (6-2, 185, Fr.) 8 George Farmer (6-1, 220, Jr.*) @Gfarmer8 27 David Mellstrom (6-0, 180, Jr.*) @mellstromdavid FS — 27 Gerald Bowman (6-0, 205, Sr.*) OR @Gerald_Bowman 14 Rahshead Johnson (5-11, 175, Fr.) 22 Leon McQuay III (6-1, 185, So.) @lmcquay22 37 Matt Lopes (5-11, 180, Fr.*) QB — 6 Cody Kessler (6-1, 210, Jr.*) @CodyKessler6 29 Kevin Carrasco (6-0, 185, So.) 4 Max Browne (6-5, 220, Fr.*) @MaxBrowne4 26 Davonte Nunnery (5-11, 210, Fr.) @The_GOAT-4 10 Jalen Greene (6-2, 200, Fr.) @HeismanJG 14 Conner Sullivan (6-0, 195, So.*) SS — 24 John Plattenburg (5-11, 180, Fr.) OR @J_Plattenburg 16 Anthony Neyer (6-2, 205, Sr.*) @AnthonyNeyer 22 Leon McQuay III (6-1, 185, So.) @lmcquay22 19 Larry Tuileta (6-2, 200, Fr.) 21 Su’a Cravens (6-1, 225, So.) @ovo_suu 17 Alex Bridgford (6-3, 190, So.*) @AlexBridgford17 41 Rob Dooley (6-1, 195, So.*) @RJDools_41 15 Michael Bowman (6-4, 200, Fr.) 8 Andrew Zolintakis (6-0, 170, Fr.) CB — 2 Adoree’ Jackson (5-11, 185, Fr.) @AdoreeKnows 4 Chris Hawkins (5-11, 185, Fr.*) FB — 31 Soma Vainuku (6-0, 270, Jr.*) OR @somavainuku 28 Ryan Dillard (5-9, 185, Jr.) @DillardIsland28 38 Jahleel Pinner (5-11, 235, Jr.) @YesItsMe_JP 38 Jalen Jones (5-8, 155, Fr.) 40 Pat Hart (6-0, 240, Fr.*) 36 Joe Harding (5-10, 180, Fr.) TB — 37 Javorius Allen (6-1, 220, Jr.*) 22 Justin Davis (6-1, 195, So.) @JD_22bsm 26 James Toland IV (5-11, 185, Fr.*) @Toland25 24 Stefan Smith (6-1, 195, Fr.)

SPECIALISTS RETURNERS

P — 35 Kris Albarado (5-10, 200, Jr.*) @Albarado19 PR — 15 Nelson Agholor (6-1, 190, Jr.) @NelsonAgh15 48 Andre Heidari (5-11, 220, Sr.) @AndreHeidari10 2 Adoree’ Jackson (5-11, 185, Fr.) @AdoreeKnows 46 Reid Budrovich (6-0, 180, Fr.) @Reid_Bud 1 Darreus Rogers (6-1, 215, So.) @DROG_UNO 48 Jack Basalari (5-11, 175, Fr.*) KOR — 2 Adoree’ Jackson (5-11, 185, Fr.) AND @AdoreeKnows PK — 48 Andre Heidari (5-11, 220, Sr.)—FG, PAT @AndreHeidari10 9 JuJu Smith (6-2, 210, Fr.) 39 Alex Wood (5-10, 175, So.*)—KO 15 Nelson Agholor (6-1, 190, Jr.) @NelsonAgh15 46 Wyatt Schmid (6-3, 205, Fr.) 39 Matt Boermeester (6-0, 185, So.) @MattBoermeester Players connected with “OR” are considered equal *Used redshirt year SNP — 92 Zach Smith (6-1, 210, So.) @Twitter handles 61 Peter McBride (6-1, 215, Jr.*) Players in italics entered game week with an injury or uncertain status 57 Nick Schlossberg (6-0, 215, So.*)

HLD — 14 Conner Sullivan (6-0, 195, So.*) 6 Cody Kessler (6-1, 210, Jr.*) @CodyKessler6 16 Anthony Neyer (6-2, 205, Sr.*) @AnthonyNeyer 19 2014 TROJAN FOOTBALL 2014 USC FOOTBALL NUMERICAL ROSTER

No. Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthday Cl.(Ath/Ac) Exp. Hometown (High School/JC/College) 1 ROGERS, Darreus WR 6-1 215 9/3/93 So./So. 1V Compton (Carson) 2 JACKSON, Adoree’ CB-WR 5-11 185 9/18/95 Fr./Fr. — Belleville, IL (Serra) 4 BROWNE, Max QB 6-5 220 2/2/95 Fr.*/So. SQ Sammamish, WA (Skyline) 4 HAWKINS, Chris CB 5-11 185 3/11/95 Fr.*/So. SQ Rancho Cucamonga (Rancho Cucamonga) 6 KESSLER, Cody QB 6-1 210 5/11/93 Jr.*/Sr. 2V Bakersfield (Centennial) 6 SHAW, Josh CB-S 6-1 200 3/27/92 Sr.*/Sr. 2V Palmdale (Palmdale/Florida) 7 MITCHELL, Steven WR 5-10 185 5/2/94 Fr.*/So. SQ Pasadena (Bishop Alemany) 8 FARMER, George WR 6-1 220 7/4/93 Jr.*/Sr. 2V Los Angeles (Serra) 8 ZOLINTAKIS, Andrew QB 6-0 170 2/27/96 Fr./Fr. — Lafayette (Campolindo) 9 SMITH, JuJu WR-S 6-2 210 11/22/96 Fr./Fr. — Signal Hill (Poly) 10 PULLARD, Hayes ILB 6-1 235 4/18/92 Sr.*/Sr. 3V Inglewood (Crenshaw) 10 GREENE, Jalen QB 6-2 200 6/13/96 Fr./Fr. — Inglewood (Serra) 13 SEYMOUR, Kevon CB 6-0 185 11/30/93 Jr./Jr. 2V Pasadena (Muir) 13 DIXON, Bryce TE 6-4 240 7/26/96 Fr./Fr. — Oxnard (St. Bonaventure) 14 JOHNSON, Rahshead WR-CB 5-11 175 9/29/96 Fr./Fr. — Compton (Cabrillo) 14 SULLIVAN, Conner QB 6-0 195 6/17/92 So.*/Jr. SQ Orange (Orange Lutheran) 15 AGHOLOR, Nelson WR 6-1 190 5/24/93 Jr./Jr. 2V Tampa, FL (Berkeley Prep) 15 BOWMAN, Michael QB 6-4 200 3/25/96 Fr./Fr. — Pasadena (Pasadena Poly) 16 NEYER, Anthony QB 6-2 205 9/3/92 Sr.*/Sr. SQ Palm Desert (Xavier College Prep/USC/ Los Angeles Pierce JC/Idaho) 17 SHELTON, Devian CB 6-1 180 1/19/93 So.*/Jr. 1V Inglewood (Inglewood) 17 BRIDGFORD, Alex QB 6-3 190 4/16/94 So.*/Jr. TR Mission Viejo (Mission Viejo/Redlands) 18 POWELL, Quinton OLB 6-2 200 10/25/93 So./So. 1V Deltona, FL (Mainland) 18 HARRIS, Ajene WR 5-11 180 6/1/96 Fr./Fr. — Los Angeles (Crenshaw) 19 HUTCHINGS, Michael ILB 6-1 210 3/27/95 So./So. 1V Antioch (De La Salle) 19 TUILETA, Larry QB 6-2 200 9/24/95 Fr./Fr. — Honolulu, HI (Punahou) 21 CRAVENS, Su’a S 6-1 225 7/7/95 So./So. 1V Los Angeles (Vista Murrieta) 22 DAVIS, Justin TB 6-1 195 11/11/95 So./So. 1V Stockton (Lincoln) 22 McQUAY III, Leon S 6-1 185 11/21/94 So./So. 1V Seffner, FL (Armwood) 23 MADDEN, Tre TB 6-1 225 8/16/93 Jr.*/Sr. 2V Aliso Viejo (Mission Viejo) 23 LOCKETT, Jonathan CB 5-11 175 4/18/96 Fr./Fr. — Bellflower (Mater Dei) 24 PLATTENBURG, John S-CB 5-11 180 1/10/96 Fr./Fr. — Houston, TX (Lamar) 24 SMITH, Stefan TB 6-1 195 1/11/97 Fr./Fr. — San Marino (Flintridge Prep) 25 SIMMONS, Lamont CB 6-2 185 10/7/95 Fr./Fr. — Jacksonville, FL (Raines) 26 TOLAND IV, James TB 5-11 185 12/29/94 Fr.*/So. SQ Indio (Shadow Hills) 26 NUNNERY, Davonte S 5-11 210 10/12/95 Fr./Fr. — Oxnard (St. Bonaventure) 27 BOWMAN, Gerald S 6-0 205 10/31/89 Sr.*/Sr. 2V Philadelphia, PA (Imhotep/ Los Angeles Pierce JC) 27 MELLSTROM, David WR 6-0 180 1/1/93 Jr.*/Sr. SQ Round Hill, VA (Loudoun Valley/ Virginia Tech) 28 TOBER, Christian WR 5-8 175 11/13/93 Jr./Jr. 1V San Clemente (San Clemente) 28 DILLARD, Ryan CB 5-9 185 3/25/94 Jr./Jr. 2V Buford, GA (Buford) 29 CARRASCO, Kevin CB 6-0 185 11/11/94 So./So. SQ Santa Clarita (Notre Dame) 31 VAINUKU, Soma FB 6-0 270 5/28/92 Jr.*/Sr. 2V Eureka (Eureka) 34 TUCKER, Olajuwon ILB 6-3 220 7/30/96 Fr./Fr. — Harbor City (Serra) 35 ALBARADO, Kris P 5-10 200 10/20/92 Jr.*/Sr. 1V Lake Charles, LA (St. Louis) 36 HARDING, Joe S 5-10 180 5/26/95 Fr./Fr. — San Marino (Loyola) 37 ALLEN, Javorius TB 6-1 220 8/27/91 Jr.*/Sr. 2V Tallahassee, FL (Lincoln) 37 LOPES, Matt S 5-11 180 5/12/95 Fr.*/So. SQ Palos Verdes Estates (Palos Verdes) 38 PINNER, Jahleel FB 5-11 235 10/25/93 Jr./Jr. 2V Rancho Santa Margarita (Mission Viejo) 38 JONES, Jalen CB 5-8 155 2/10/96 Fr./Fr. — Los Angeles (Serra) 39 BOERMEESTER, Matt PK 6-0 185 4/29/94 So./So. JC San Diego (Cathedral Catholic/ Saddleback JC) 39 WOOD, Alex PK 5-10 175 11/11/93 So.*/Jr. 1V Mercer Island, WA (Mercer Island) 40 RUFFIN, Jabari OLB 6-3 240 9/14/94 So.*/Jr. 1V Downey (Downey) 40 HART, Pat FB 6-0 240 9/25/94 Fr.*/So. SQ Burridge, IL (Fenwick) 41 DOOLEY, Rob S 6-1 195 8/1/93 So.*/Jr. 1V Chicago, IL (Loyola Academy) 42 NWOSU, Uchenna OLB-ILB 6-3 210 12/28/96 Fr./Fr. — Carson (Narbonne) 44 DORTON, Malik OLB 6-2 250 5/23/96 Fr./Fr. — Los Angeles (St. John Bosco) 44 GUZMAN, Christian WR 6-3 220 1/14/94 So.*/Jr. SQ Desert Hot Springs (Desert Hot Springs/ Mt. San Antonio JC) 45 BURKS, Charles OLB 5-11 225 4/10/93 Jr.*/Sr. 2V Costa Mesa (Edison) 46 SCHMIDT, Wyatt PK-P 6-3 205 12/25/94 Fr./Fr. — Inver Grove Heights, MN (St. Thomas Academy) 46 BUDROVICH, Reid PK 6-0 180 5/1/96 Fr./Fr. — Torrance (St. John Bosco 47 FELIX, Scott OLB 6-2 230 11/22/93 So.*/Jr. 2V Norco (Norco) 47 SAREM, Brett FB 6-0 225 8/2/95 Fr./Fr. — San Diego (Cathedral Catholic) 48 HEIDARI, Andre PK 5-11 220 7/12/93 Sr./Sr. 3V Bakersfield (Stockdale) 48 BASALARI, Jack P 5-11 175 12/2/94 Fr.*/So. SQ Pasadena (Marantha) 49 SPEARS, Connor TE 6-6 240 1/24/95 So./So. TR Dakota Dunes, SD (Bishop Heelan/ Columbia) 49 MILLER, Matt ILB 6-1 225 4/3/96 Fr./Fr. — Southlake, TX (Carroll) 50 LOBENDAHN, Toa OG 6-3 280 2/14/96 Fr./Fr. — Cerritos (La Habra) 50 MOORE, Grant ILB 6-1 220 2/8/96 Fr./Fr. — Santa Ana (Mater Dei) 51 MAMA, Damien OG 6-5 370 6/27/95 Fr./Fr. — Bellflower (St. John Bosco) 51 FOY, Joel ILB 6-2 215 6/13/94 Fr.*/So. TR Anaheim (Servite/Air Force) 52 SIMMONS, Delvon DT 6-5 295 11/30/92 Jr.*/Sr. SQ McKeesport, PA (McKeesport/Texas Tech 53 MOORE, Alex ILB 6-2 220 3/12/96 Fr./Fr. — Newport Beach (Corona del Mar) 54 PETERS, Reuben ILB 6-1 220 10/25/96 Fr./Fr. — Westchester (Loyola) 20 2014 TROJAN FOOTBALL No. Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthday Cl.(Ath/Ac) Exp. Hometown (High School/JC/College) 55 DAWSON, Lamar ILB 6-1 230 9/22/93 Sr./Sr. 3V Junction City, KY (Boyle County) 56 SARAO, Anthony ILB 6-0 220 4/29/93 Jr.*/Sr. 2V Egg Harbor Township, NJ (Holy Spirit) 56 AUSTIN, Jordan OT 6-5 280 5/4/96 Fr./Fr. — Claremont (Claremont) 57 SCHLOSSBERG, Nick ILB 6-0 215 11/1/93 So.*/Jr. SQ San Diego (La Jolla Country Day) 58 TAVAI, J.R. OLB 6-2 250 9/23/93 Sr./Sr. 3V Redondo Beach (Mira Costa) 59 HILL, Don OLB 6-3 245 1/4/96 Fr./Fr. — Boise, ID (Timberline) 60 TALAMAIVAO, Viane C 6-3 330 12/13/95 Fr./Fr. — Moreno Valley (Centennial) 61 McBRIDE, Peter SNP 6-1 215 7/26/93 Jr.*/Sr. 2V Scottsdale, AZ (Chaparral) 62 RODGERS, Khaliel OG 6-3 315 1/12/94 Fr.*/So. SQ New Castle, DE (Eastern Christian Academy) 63 Di POALO, Giovanni C 6-4 280 6/16/91 Sr.*/Sr. 1V Ventura (St. Bonaventure) 64 WENZEL, Richie C 6-2 280 2/10/95 Fr./Fr. — Chevy Chase, MD (Our Lady of Good Counsel) 65 JEPSEN, Erick OG 6-2 295 12/31/92 Jr.*/Sr. 1V Moreno Valley (La Quinta) 67 BASSLER, Quinn OT 6-6 280 5/22/96 Fr./Fr. — Newport Beach (Corona del Mar) 68 SIMMONS, Jordan OG 6-4 350 7/15/94 So.*/Jr. 1V Inglewood (Crespi) 70 WALKER, Aundrey OG 6-6 315 1/15/93 Sr./Sr. 3V Cleveland, OH (Glenville) 72 WHEELER, Chad OT 6-7 280 1/19/94 So.*/Jr. 1V Santa Monica (Santa Monica) 73 BANNER, Zach OT 6-9 350 12/25/93 So.*/Jr. 1V Tacoma, WA (Lakes) 74 FALAH, Nico OT 6-4 285 1/6/95 Fr.*/So. SQ Hermosa Beach (St. John Bosco) 75 TUERK, Max C 6-6 285 1/27/94 Jr./Jr. 2V Trabuco Canyon (Santa Margarita) 76/89 GUERTLER, Nathan OT 6-5 270 1/13/93 Sr.*/Sr. 3V Norco (Norco) 77 BROWN, Chris OT 6-5 295 4/26/96 Fr./Fr. — Los Angeles (Loyola) 79 MILLER, Jeff DE 6-1 245 4/27/94 So.*/Jr. 1V Southlake, TX (Carroll) 82 TELFER, Randall TE 6-4 260 5/16/92 Sr.*/Sr. 3V Rancho Cucamonga (Rancho Cucamonga) 83 KATRIB, George WR 6-0 185 2/17/94 Jr./Jr. 2V Diamond Bar (Diamond Bar) 84 MINOR, Aaron WR 6-2 200 11/25/95 Fr.*/So. SQ Lakewood (Mayfair) 86 KOLANZ, Robby WR 5-10 170 4/14/94 So.*/Jr. 1V Palos Verdes Estates (Palos Verdes) 87 WILLSON, Chris TE 6-5 250 11/8/91 Sr.*/Sr. 1V West Covina(St. Paul/Wake Forest) 88 COPE-FITZPATRICK, Jalen TE 6-4 250 4/14/94 Jr./Jr. 2V Rocklin (Whitney) 90 PELON, Claude DT 6-4 295 11/27/92 Jr.*/Sr. TR Orlando, FL (Agape Christian Academy/ Mesa CC) 91 BAKER, Teddy DE-TE 6-4 265 6/22/91 Sr.*/Sr. TR Longmeadow, MA (Loomis Chaffee/ Connecticut/Wesleyan) 92 SMITH, Zach SNP 6-1 210 6/3/95 So./So. 1V Redwood City (Menlo School) 93 TOWNSEND JR., Greg DE 6-3 275 12/11/92 Jr.*/Sr. 1V Los Angeles (Beverly Hills) 94 WILLIAMS, Leonard DE 6-5 300 6/20/94 Jr./Jr. 2V Daytona Beach, FL (Mainland) 95 BIGELOW, Kenny DT 6-3 310 3/31/95 Fr.*/So. SQ Elkton, MD (Eastern Christian Academy) 96 AUGELLO, Joey DT 6-0 290 5/17/94 Jr./Jr. 1V Rolling Hills Estates (Peninsula/ Los Angeles Harbor JC) 97 BRADLEY, Christian DE 6-2 210 11/12/94 Jr./Jr. TR Van Nuys (Campbell Hall/Cal Lutheran) 98 TEMPLE, Cody DT 6-2 310 12/29/92 Jr.*/Sr. 1V Bakersfield (Liberty) 99 WOODS, Antwaun DT 6-1 325 1/3/93 Jr.*/Sr. 2V Los Angeles (Taft)

*Used up redshirt year

HEAD COACH: Steve SARKISIAN (BYU, 1997), First Year

ASSISTANT COACHES: Kyle DeVAN, Offensive Assistant (Oregon State, 2008); Tim DREVNO, Offensive Line/Running Game Coordinator (Cal State Fullerton, 1992); Jaron FAIRMAN, Offensive Assistant (Fresno State, 2007); Clay HELTON, Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks (Houston, 1994); Patrick HENDERSON, Defensive Assistant (Oregon State, 2010); Keith HEYWARD, Defensive Backs/Pass Game Coordinator Defense (Oregon State, 2002); Tee MARTIN, Wide Receivers/Pass Game Coordinator (Tennessee/U.S. Sports Academy, 2004); Johnny NANSEN, Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs/Special Teams Coordinator (Washington State, 1997); Drew PEARSON, Defensive Assistant (Utah State, 2007); Peter SIRMON, Associate Head Coach Defense/Linebackers/Recruiting Coordinator (Oregon, 1999); Marques TUIASOSOPO, Associate Head Coach Offense/Tight Ends (Washington, 2001); Justin WILCOX, Defensive Coordinator (Oregon, 1999); Chris WILSON, Defensive Line (Oklahoma, 1992)

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH: Ivan LEWIS (Idaho, 2000)

21 2014 TROJAN FOOTBALL 2014 USC Trojans Football Statistics as of Nov. 22, 2014

TEAM STATISTICS USC OPP SCORING 372 271 Points Per Game 33.8 24.6 Points Off Turnovers 159 112 FIRST DOWNS 251 254 Rushing 98 85 Passing 134 133 Penalty 19 36 RUSHING YARDAGE 1693 1486 Yards gained rushing 2031 1785 Yards lost rushing 338 299 Rushing Attempts 437 385 Average Per Rush 3.9 3.9 Average Per Game 153.9 135.1 TDs Rushing 15 16 PASSING YARDAGE 3163 2943 Comp-Att-Int 263-381-4 274-459-12 Average Per Pass 8.3 6.4 Average Per Catch 12.0 10.7 Average Per Game 287.5 267.5 TDs Passing 30 17 TOTAL OFFENSE 4856 4429 Total Plays 818 844 Average Per Play 5.9 5.2 Average Per Game 441.5 402.6 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 36-763 46-1041 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 21-208 10-171 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 12-188 4-11 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 21.2 22.6 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 9.9 17.1 INT RETURN AVERAGE 15.7 2.8 FUMBLES-LOST 13-7 18-8 PENALTIES-Yards 97-881 71-633 Average Per Game 80.1 57.5 PUNTS-Yards 58-2364 65-2566 Average Per Punt 40.8 39.5 Net punt average 35.7 35.4 KICKOFFS-Yards 67-4172 50-3013 Average Per Kick 62.3 60.3 Net kick average 39.3 39.0 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 30:23 29:37 3RD-DOWN Conversions 81/176 57/166 3rd-Down Pct 46% 34% 4TH-DOWN Conversions 12/20 14/22 4th-Down Pct 60% 64% SACKS BY-Yards 26-171 28-198 MISC YARDS 0 0 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 50 35 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 8-10 9-15 ON-SIDE KICKS 0-2 1-4 RED-ZONE SCORES (38-44) 86% (32-44) 73% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (32-44) 73% (23-44) 52% PAT-ATTEMPTS (48-49) 98% (30-32) 94% ATTENDANCE 360044 304262 Games/Avg Per Game 5/72009 6/50710 Neutral Site Games 0/0

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total USC 136 89 75 72 372 Opponents 36 89 68 78 271 2014 USC Trojans Football Statistics as of Nov. 22, 2014

RUSHING INTERCEPTIONS Player GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G Player No. Yds Avg TD Long Allen, Javorius 11 231 1289 45 1244 5.4 9 53 113.1 Cravens, Su’a 2 47 23.5 1 31 Davis, Justin 11 106 500 31 469 4.4 3 47 42.6 McQuay III, Leon 2 22 11.0 0 22 Toland IV, James 3 23 95 13 82 3.6 0 16 27.3 Sarao, Anthony 2 25 12.5 1 17 Vainuku, Soma 8 7 40 0 40 5.7 1 13 5.0 Williams, Leonard 1 10 10.0 0 10 Browne, Max 5 4 13 0 13 3.2 0 7 2.6 Hawkins, Chris 1 0 0.0 0 0 Pinner, Jahleel 11 2 6 0 6 3.0 0 4 0.5 Bowman, Gerald 1 36 36.0 0 36 Rogers, Darreus 11 1 5 0 5 5.0 0 0 0.5 Pullard, Hayes 1 19 19.0 0 19 Jackson, Adoree’ 11 1 5 0 5 5.0 0 5 0.5 Seymour, Kevon 1 23 23.0 0 23 Smith, JuJu 11 2 3 0 3 1.5 0 2 0.3 Hutchings, Michael 1 6 6.0 0 6 Agholor, Nelson 11 3 5 2 3 1.0 0 4 0.3 Total...... 12 188 15.7 2 36 Farmer, George 9 1 0 2 -2 -2.0 0 0 -0.2 Opponents...... 4 11 2.8 0 8 TEAM 6 9 0 23 -23 -2.6 0 0 -3.8 Kessler, Cody 11 47 70 222 -152 -3.2 2 13 -13.8 SCORING Total...... 11 437 2031 338 1693 3.9 15 53 153.9 |------PATs ------| Opponents...... 11 385 1785 299 1486 3.9 16 66 135.1 Player TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points Agholor, Nelson 12 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 72 PASSING Allen, Javorius 10 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 60 Player G Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G Heidari, Andre 0 8-10 36-37 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 60 Kessler, Cody 11 164.66 260-373-4 69.7 3133 30 87 284.8 Davis, Justin 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 30 Browne, Max 5 78.86 3-7-0 42.9 30 0 13 6.0 Smith, JuJu 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 30 Harris, Ajene 4 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 Rogers, Darreus 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18 Total...... 11 162.65 263-381-4 69.0 3163 30 87 287.5 Dixon, Bryce 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18 Opponents...... 11 120.55 274-459-12 59.7 2943 17 77 267.5 Kessler, Cody 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-1 0 0 12 Mitchell, Steven 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 RECEIVING Farmer, George 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 Player G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G Jackson, Adoree’ 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 Agholor, Nelson 11 85 1103 13.0 10 87 100.3 Wood, Alex 0 0-0 12-12 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 Smith, JuJu 11 46 610 13.3 5 53 55.5 Vainuku, Soma 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Allen, Javorius 11 39 425 10.9 1 51 38.6 Telfer, Randall 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Farmer, George 9 20 225 11.2 2 32 25.0 Sarao, Anthony 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Rogers, Darreus 11 17 215 12.6 3 48 19.5 Cravens, Su’a 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Telfer, Randall 11 16 151 9.4 1 21 13.7 Total...... 50 8-10 48-49 0-0 0 0-1 0 0 372 Davis, Justin 11 13 92 7.1 2 16 8.4 Opponents...... 35 9-15 30-32 0-1 1 1-1 0 1 271 Dixon, Bryce 10 7 127 18.1 3 31 12.7 Mitchell, Steven 9 6 71 11.8 2 24 7.9 TOTAL OFFENSE Jackson, Adoree’ 11 6 49 8.2 1 18 4.5 Player G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G Harris, Ajene 4 4 38 9.5 0 21 9.5 Kessler, Cody 11 420 -152 3133 2981 271.0 Blackwell, Vict 1 3 54 18.0 0 32 54.0 Allen, Javorius 11 231 1244 0 1244 113.1 Pinner, Jahleel 11 1 3 3.0 0 3 0.3 Davis, Justin 11 106 469 0 469 42.6 Total...... 11 263 3163 12.0 30 87 287.5 Toland IV, James 3 23 82 0 82 27.3 Opponents...... 11 274 2943 10.7 17 77 267.5 Browne, Max 5 11 13 30 43 8.6 FUMBLE RETURNS Vainuku, Soma 8 7 40 0 40 5.0 Pinner, Jahleel 11 2 6 0 6 0.5 Player No. Yds Avg TD Long Jackson, Adoree’ 11 1 5 0 5 0.5 Total...... 0 0 0.0 0 0 Rogers, Darreus 11 1 5 0 5 0.5 Opponents...... 1 53 53.0 1 53 Smith, JuJu 11 2 3 0 3 0.3 Agholor, Nelson 11 3 3 0 3 0.3 PUNT RETURNS Farmer, George 9 1 -2 0 -2 -0.2 Player No. Yds Avg TD Long TEAM 6 9 -23 0 -23 -3.8 Agholor, Nelson 18 191 10.6 2 65 Total...... 11 818 1693 3163 4856 441.5 Jackson, Adoree’ 2 12 6.0 0 10 Opponents...... 11 844 1486 2943 4429 402.6 Rogers, Darreus 1 5 5.0 0 5 Total...... 21 208 9.9 2 65 Opponents...... 10 171 17.1 0 51

KICK RETURNS Player No. Yds Avg TD Long Jackson, Adoree’ 20 554 27.7 1 100 Agholor, Nelson 9 147 16.3 0 21 Smith, JuJu 6 51 8.5 0 19 Rogers, Darreus 1 11 11.0 0 11 Total...... 36 763 21.2 1 100 Opponents...... 46 1041 22.6 1 97 2014 USC Trojans Football Statistics as of Nov. 22, 2014

FIELD GOALS 2014 USC FOOTBALL RESULTS Player FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg Blk Record: Overall Home Away Neutral Heidari, Andre 8-10 80.0 0-0 3-3 3-5 0-0 2-2 53 0 ALL GAMES 7-4 4-1 3-3 -- CONFERENCE 6-3 3-1 3-2 -- FG SEQUENCE USC OPPONENTS NON-CONFERENCE 1-1 1-0 0-1 -- Fresno State (27),39 - Stanford (25),(53) 49,(33),26 Date Opponent W/L Score Attend. Boston College (52) 47,(25) Aug. 30 FRESNO STATE W 52-13 76,037 Oregon State 36 (38) Sept. 6 at #13 Stanford * W 13-10 50,814 Arizona State (35),(33) (19) Sept. 13 at Boston College L 31-37 41,632 Arizona - 48,(32),(25),34,36 Sept. 27 OREGON STATE * W 35-10 74,521 Colorado - - Oct. 4 ARIZONA STATE * L 34-38 70,115 Utah - (24) Oct. 11 at #10 Arizona * W 28-26 56,754 Washington State (37) (27) Oct. 18 COLORADO * W 56-28 74,756 California (25) - Oct. 25 at #19 Utah * L 21-24 47,619 UCLA - (32) Nov. 1 at Washington State * W 44-17 25,012 ** Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made. Nov. 13 (Th) CALIFORNIA * W 38-30 64,615 Nov. 22 at #11 UCLA * L 20-38 82,431 PUNTING Nov. 29 NOTRE DAME Player No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 50+ Blkd Albarado, Kris 52 2168 41.7 65 4 21 14 14 0 * Pac-12 Conference game | Home game in BOLD Kessler, Cody 6 196 32.7 47 2 0 3 0 0 Total...... 58 2364 40.8 65 6 21 17 14 0 Opponents...... 65 2566 39.5 66 3 21 23 10 0

KICKOFFS Player No. Yds Avg TB OB Retn Net YdLn Wood, Alex 36 2274 63.2 11 0 Heidari, Andre 30 1844 61.5 9 1 Albarado, Kris 1 54 54.0 0 0 Total...... 67 4172 62.3 20 1 1041 39.3 25 Opponents...... 50 3013 60.3 12 1 763 39.0 26

ALL PURPOSE Player G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G Allen, Javorius 11 1244 425 0 0 0 1669 151.7 Agholor, Nelson 11 3 1103 191 147 0 1444 131.3 Smith, JuJu 11 3 610 0 51 0 664 60.4 Jackson, Adoree’ 11 5 49 12 554 0 620 56.4 Davis, Justin 11 469 92 0 0 0 561 51.0 Rogers, Darreus 11 5 215 5 11 0 236 21.5 Farmer, George 9 -2 225 0 0 0 223 24.8 Telfer, Randall 11 0 151 0 0 0 151 13.7 Dixon, Bryce 10 0 127 0 0 0 127 12.7 Toland IV, James 3 82 0 0 0 0 82 27.3 Mitchell, Steven 9 0 71 0 0 0 71 7.9 Blackwell, Vict 1 0 54 0 0 0 54 54.0 Cravens, Su’a 11 0 0 0 0 47 47 4.3 Vainuku, Soma 8 40 0 0 0 0 40 5.0 Harris, Ajene 4 0 38 0 0 0 38 9.5 Bowman, Gerald 10 0 0 0 0 36 36 3.6 Sarao, Anthony 11 0 0 0 0 25 25 2.3 Seymour, Kevon 11 0 0 0 0 23 23 2.1 McQuay III, Leon 11 0 0 0 0 22 22 2.0 Pullard, Hayes 11 0 0 0 0 19 19 1.7 Browne, Max 5 13 0 0 0 0 13 2.6 Williams, Leonard 11 0 0 0 0 10 10 0.9 Pinner, Jahleel 11 6 3 0 0 0 9 0.8 Hutchings, Michael 11 0 0 0 0 6 6 0.5 TEAM 6 -23 0 0 0 0 -23 -3.8 Kessler, Cody 11 -152 0 0 0 0 -152 -13.8 Total...... 11 1693 3163 208 763 188 6015 546.8 Opponents...... 11 1486 2943 171 1041 11 5652 513.8 2014 USC Football USC Overall Defensive Statistics (as of Nov 22, 2014) 2014 USC TrojanAlls Fgamesootball Statistics as of Nov. 22, 2014

Tackles Sacks Pass defense Fumbles blkd ## Defensive Leaders gp ua a tot tfl/yds no-yds int-yds brup qbh rcv-yds ff kick saf 10 Pullard, Hayes 11 49 35 84 4.5-6 . 1-19 7 . . . . . 94 Williams, Leonard 11 40 26 66 8.5-47 6.0-36 1-10 3 1 1-0 3 . . 56 Sarao, Anthony 11 32 33 65 . . 2-25 3 . . . . . 27 Bowman, Gerald 10 43 17 60 2.5-8 1.0-7 1-36 2 . . . . . 21 Cravens, Su'a 11 40 16 56 15.0-79 5.0-44 2-47 8 . . . . . 13 Seymour, Kevon 11 39 7 46 1.0-5 . 1-23 12 . 1-0 . . . 58 Tavai, J.R. 9 25 17 42 7.5-36 3.5-28 . 2 . 1-0 2 . . 52 Simmons, Delvon 11 23 19 42 2.5-7 1.0-5 . 1 . 1-0 . 1 . 2 Jackson, Adoree' 11 36 3 39 4.0-7 . . 8 . 1-0 1 . . 22 McQuay III, Leon 11 27 7 34 0.5-1 . 2-22 3 . 1-0 1 . . 47 Felix, Scott 11 23 10 33 5.0-28 1.5-8 . 2 . 2-0 1 . . 99 Woods, Antwaun 11 17 16 33 1.0-3 1.0-3 . 1 . . . . . 4 Hawkins, Chris 10 27 3 30 1.0-2 . 1-0 2 . . . . . 24 Plattenburg, John 8 17 1 18 1.0-4 . . 1 . . . . . 19 Hutchings, Michael 11 7 10 17 . . 1-6 ...... 90 Pelon, Claude 11 11 4 15 4.0-12 2.0-10 . 2 . . . 1 . 18 Powell, Quinton 11 7 5 12 2.0-4 1.0-1 ...... 42 Nwosu, Uchenna 11 5 4 9 ...... 93 Townsend Jr., Greg 8 6 3 9 3.0-14 2.0-13 . . 1 . . . . 98 Temple, Cody 11 3 5 8 2.0-11 1.0-10 ...... 83 Katrib, George 9145 ...... 31 Vainuku, Soma 8 2 2 4 ...... 28 Dillard, Ryan 5314 ...... 23 Lockett, Jonathan 10 3 1 4 . . . 1 . . . . . 37 Lopes, Matt 44.4 ...... 34 Tucker, Olajuwon 7 3 . 3 ...... 3H Pinner, Jahleel 11 2 . 2 ...... 3X Wood, Alex 6 1 1 2 ...... 51 Foy, Joel 10 1 . 1 ...... 6 Shaw, Josh 1 1 . 1 ...... 45 Burks, Charles 11 1 . 1 1.0-6 1.0-6 ...... 7 Mitchell, Steven 9 1 . 1 ...... 73 Banner, Zach 11 1 . 1 ...... 92 Smith, Zach 10 . 1 1 ...... 96 Augello, Joey 1.11 ...... 35 Albarado, Kris 10 1 . 1 ...... 9 Smith, JuJu 11 1 . 1 ...... 15 Agholor, Nelson 11 1 . 1 ...... 1 Rogers, Darreus 11 1 . 1 ...... Total 11 505 252 757 66-280 26-171 12-188 58 2 8-0 8 2 . Opponents 11 519 318 837 85-337 28-198 4-11 29 6 7-53 7 . 1 2014 GAME-BY-GAME STATS

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS (USC game highs in bold face)

Name Fres. St.Stanford Bost. Col. Ore. St. Ariz. St. Arizona Colorado Utah Wash. St. California UCLA N. Dame

Rushing: TCB-NET-TD Allen 22-133-1 23-154-0 15-31-0 20-115-1 29-143-2 26-205-3 15-128-1 27-101-0 19-114-0 21-60-0 14-60-1 Davis 12-30-0 8-20-1 6-10-0 15-82-1 14-67-0 7-28-0 11-97-0 4-9-0 9-44--0 11-45-1 9-37-0 Toland 12-47-0 -- -- 7-30-0 -- -- 4-5-0 ------Vainuku 2-24-1 2-5-0 1-11-0 1-0-0 ------1-0-0 Browne 3-10-0 ------1-3-0 ------Pinner 2-6-0 ------Rogers ------1-5-0 ------Jackson ------1-5-0 Agholor ------1-(-2)-0 1-4-0 -- -- 1-1-0 ------J. Smith 1-1-0 ------1-2-0 ------Farmer -- -- 1-(-2)-0 ------TEAM 2-(-2)-0 2-(-3)-0 ------1-(-2)-0 -- 1-(-2)-0 1-(-12)-0 1-(-2)-0 -- Kessler 8-28-1 2-(-20)-0 6-(-30)-0 4-(-25)-0 6-6-1 3-6-0 2-(-20)-0 3-(-14)-0 3-(-19)-0 2-(-24)-0 8-(-40)-0

Passing: PA-PC-INT-YDS-TD Kessler 37-25-0 22-15-0 41-31-0 32-24-0 45-28-0 30-20-1 26-19-0 32-24-1 32-21-0 42-31-1 34-22-1 394-4 135-0 317-4 261-2 273-0 185-1 319-7 264-2 400-5 371-4 214-1 Browne 4-3-0 ------2-0-0 1-0-0 ------30-0 0-0 0-0 Harris ------1-0-0 ------0-0

Receiving: NO-YDS-TD Agholor 5-57-2 9-91-0 9-64-1 3-27-0 9-85-0 7-81-1 6-128-3 10-110-0 8-220-1 16-216-2 3-24-0 J. Smith 4-123-0 1-(-2)-0 6-49-0 3-13-0 4-24-0 4-39-0 4-104-1 6-77-1 6-74-3 4-30-0 4-79-0 Allen 1-23-0 -- 9-118-1 5-23-0 4-86-0 4-28-0 1-12-0 3-26-0 1-18-0 4-49-0 7-42-0 Farmer 3-20-0 4-36-0 2-16-1 2-17-0 2-14-0 ------3-61-0 2-40-1 2-21-0 Rogers 5-60-0 -- 1-14-1 1-48-1 4-34-0 2-20-0 1-8-0 2-20-1 -- -- 1-11-0 Telfer -- -- 2-35-0 2-29-0 3-18-0 2-15-0 4-19-0 1-21-0 -- 2-14-1 -- Davis 2-21-0 1-10-0 -- 3-30-1 1-5-0 1-2-0 -- -- 1-(-1)-0 -- 4-25-1 Dixon 1-22-0 -- 1-25-0 2-44-0 -- -- 2-24-2 ------1-12-0 Mitchell ------1-7-0 -- 1-24-1 1-7-0 2-28-1 1-5-0 -- Jackson 3-36-1 -- 1-(-4)-0 ------2-17-0 -- Harris 1-8-0 -- -- 3-30-0 ------Blackwell 3-54-0 ------Pinner ------1-3-0 ------

Punting: NO-YDS-LONG Albarado -- 4-191-55 10-375-54 6-243-57 2-119-65 6-233-48 5-181-44 5-251-61 5-206-52 3-110-43 6-259-52 Kessler ------4-135-47 ------1-23-23 -- 1-38-38

Punt Returns: NO-YDS-LONG Agholor -- -- 5-15-11 2-12-9 3*-58-53 2-26-26 1-14-14 -- 2*-71-65 -- 3-(-5)-10 Jackson 1-10-10 ------1-2-2 ------Rogers ------1-5-5 ------*Includes 1 touchdown return

Kickoff Returns: NO-YDS-LONG Jackson -- -- 3-81-50 2-58-35 2-56-32 1-34-34 1-15-15 2*-127-100 3-67-35 3-62-27 3-54-21 Agholor 3-43-19 2-34-20 1-17-17 -- -- 1-17-17 2-36-21 ------J. Smith -- -- 2-1-1 1-18-18 1-19-19 1-1-1 -- 1-12-12 ------Rogers ------1-11-11 -- *Includes 1 touchdown return

Interceptions: NO-YDS-TD Cravens ------1-31-1 -- -- 1-16-0 ------Sarao 1-8-0 ------1-17-1 McQuay ------1-0-0 ------1-22-0 -- -- Bowman 1-36-0 ------Seymour ------1-23-0 ------Pullard ------1-19-0 -- -- Williams 1-10-0 ------Hutchings 1-6-0 ------Hawkins -- -- 1-0-0 ------Name Fres. St.Stanford Bost. Col. Ore. St. Ariz. St. Arizona Colorado Utah Wash. St. California UCLA N. Dame

Defensive Statistics: TAC-FOR LOSS-PASS DEF-FUM REC Pullard 9-0.5-1-0 7-0-1-0 5-0-1-0 5-0-0-0 9-1-0-0 9-0.5-0-0 9-0-2-0 6-0.5-0-0 9-0-1-0 7-0-1-0 9-2-0-0 Williams 7-0-2-0 11-1-0-0 5-0-0-0 4-1-0-0 3-0.5-0-0 8-2-0-0 7-0.5-0-0 6-1-0-0 3-1-1-0 8-1.5-0-0 4-0-0-1 Sarao 1-0-0-0 11-0-0-0 5-0-0-0 4-0-1-0 5-0-1-0 3-0-0-0 12-0-0-0 8-0-0-0 5-0-0-0 8-0-0-0 3-0-1-0 Bowman 5-0-0-0 10-0-0-0 7-1-0-0 4-0-0-0 8-0-0-0 9-0-0-0 1-0-1-0 -- 1-0-0-0 9-0.5-1-0 6-1-0-0 Cravens 3-0-2-0 5-0-1-0 5-3-0-0 6-2-0-0 5-3.5-0-0 5-1-1-0 2-0-0-0 7-2-1-0 4-1-2-0 10-1.5-1-0 4-1-0-0 Seymour 3-0-3-0 5-0-0-0 3-0-0-0 3-0-2-0 4-0-3-0 6-0-0-0 3-0-1-0 1-0-0-0 7-0-1-0 8-1-0-1 3-0-0-0 Tavai 5-1-0-0 5-1-0-0 6-1-0-0 4-1-0-0 6-0-1-0 2-0-1-1 7-1.5-0-0 6-2-0-0 -- -- 1-0-0-0 D. Simmons 3-0-0-0 0-0-1*-1 6-0-0-0 1-1-0-0 4-0-1-0 7-0.5-0-0 7-0-0-0 5-0-0-0 1-1-0-0 2-0-0-0 6-0-0-0 Jackson 1-0-0-0 -- 2-2-0-0 1-0-2-0 5-0-0-0 7-0-0-0 1-0-0-0 4-1-1-1 8-1-2-0 5-0-2-0 5-0-1-0 McQuay 4-0.5-0-0 2-0-0-0 1-0-0-0 3-0-1-0 2-0-0-0 3-0-0-0 1-0-0-0 4-0-0-1 5-0-1-0 2-0-1-0 7-0-0-0 Felix 3-0-0-0 6-1-0-1 3-0-0-0 1-1-1-0 1-1-0-0 -- 4-0-0-0 9-1.5-1-0 3-0-0-1 3-0.5-0-0 -- Woods 2-0-0-0 -- 3-0-0-0 4-0-0-0 2-0-0-0 3-0-0-0 4-0-0-0 6-0-1-0 1-0-0-0 2-0-0-0 6-1-0-0 Hawkins 1-0-0-0 6-0-0-0 4-0-0-0 2-0-0-0 -- 5-0-0-0 9-1-2-0 1-0-0-0 2-0-0-0 -- -- Plattenburg ------2-0-0-0 8-0-0-0 4-0-0-0 -- -- 4-1-0-0 Hutchings 3-0-0-0 1-0-0-0 5-0-0-0 -- 1-0-0-0 1-0-0-0 4-0-0-0 -- 2-0-0-0 -- -- Pelon 1-0-0-0 2-0-0-0 1-0-0-0 0-0-1-0 -- 3-1-1*-0 2-1-0-0 -- 2-1-0-0 1-1-1-0 3-0-0-0 Powell -- -- 1-0-0-0 -- 1-0-0-0 1-0-0-0 4-0-0-0 -- 2-1-0-0 2-1-0-0 1-0-0-0 Nwosu 2-0-0-0 1-0-0-0 -- -- 1-0-0-0 -- 1-0-0-0 1-0-0-0 1-0-0-0 1-0-0-0 1-0-0-0 Townsend 2-0-0-0 ------2-2-0-0 2-0-0-0 1-1-0-0 1-0-0-0 1-0-0-0 Temple 1-1-0-0 -- 2-0-0-0 -- 2-0-0-0 -- 2-1-0-0 1-0-0-0 ------Katrib ------4-0-0-0 -- -- 1-0-0-0 -- Vainuku 1-0-0-0 -- -- 2-0-0-0 ------1-0-0-0 -- Dillard ------3-0-0-0 1-0-0-0 -- Lockett ------3-0-0-0 1-0-1-0 ------Lopes 1-0-0-0 ------3-0-0-0 -- -- Tucker 1-0-0-0 ------1-0-0-0 -- 1-0-0-0 -- -- Pinner -- -- 1-0-0-0 -- 1-0-0-0 ------Wood ------1-0-0-0 -- -- 1-0-0-0 -- Foy ------1-0-0-0 -- -- Shaw ------1-0-0-0 Burks ------1-1-0-0 -- -- Mitchell ------1-0-0-0 -- Banner ------1-0-0-0 ------Z. Smith ------1-0-0-0 ------Augello 1-0-0-0 ------Albarado -- 1-0-0-0 ------J. Smith -- -- 1-0-0-0 ------Agholor ------1-0-0-0 ------Rogers ------1-0-0-0 ------*Includes 1 blocked field goal USC TEAM STATISTICS

Name Fres. St.Stanford Bost. Col. Ore. St. Ariz. St. Arizona Colorado Utah Wash. St. California UCLA N. Dame

First Downs 37 16 18 26 28 22 21 17 21 29 16 Rush 19 8 3 12 13 12 76684 Pass 17 7 15 10 13 9 11 11 14 17 10 Penalty 1 1 042130142 Rush Attempts 64 37 29 48 50 39 33 37 32 35 33 Yds Gain 293 182 72 242 248 249 245 122 161 113 104 Yds Lost 16 26 52 42 28 10 32 22 34 34 42 Net Yards 277 156 20 200 220 239 213 100 127 79 62 Net Yds Pass 424 135 317 261 273 185 319 264 400 371 214 Pass Att 41 22 41 33 45 30 28 33 32 42 34 Pass Com 28 15 31 24 28 20 19 24 21 31 22 Had Int 0 0 000101011 Tot Off Plays 105 59 70 81 95 69 61 70 64 77 67 Tot Net Yards 701 291 337 461 493 424 532 364 527 450 276 Avg/Play 6.7 4.9 4.8 5.7 5.2 6.1 8.7 5.2 8.2 5.8 4.1 Fumbles-Lost 2-2 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 2-1 1-1 3-1 2-1 0-0 1-1 Penalties-Yds 9-76 10-87 3-20 14-124 9-60 13-103 7-85 6-48 7-70 14-159 5-49 Punts-Yds 0-0 4-191 10-375 6-243 6-254 6-233 5-181 5-251 6-229 3-110 7-297 Avg/Punt 0.0 47.8 37.5 40.5 42.3 38.8 36.2 50.2 38.2 36.7 42.4 Punt Ret-Yds 1-10 0-0 5-15 2-12 3-58 2-26 2-19 1-2 2-71 0-0 3-(-5) KO Ret-Yds 3-43 2-34 6-99 3-76 3-75 3-52 3-51 3-139 3-67 4-73 3-54 Int-Yards 4-60 0-0 1-0 2-31 0-0 0-0 2-39 0-0 2-41 0-0 1017 Fum Ret-Yds 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 Poss Time 38:54 26:13 28:06 34:45 37:18 31:10 24:03 29:41 23:30 31:08 29:24 3rd Down Con 11-18 7-14 5-16 8-19 11-23 8-16 4-11 8-15 2-11 9-16 8-17 4th Down Con 3-5 0-1 0-0 3-3 2-3 1-1 0-0 0-2 1-2 2-2 0-1 Sacks By-Yds 1-10 2-10 1-11 2-22 2-12 3-6 4-24 2-22 3-20 4-24 2-10 Game-By-Game Starters

Name Fres. St.Stanford Bost. Col. Ore. St. Ariz. St. Arizona Colorado Utah Wash. St. California UCLA N. Dame

Offense WR Agholor Agholor Agholor Agholor Agholor Agholor Agholor Agholor Agholor Agholor Agholor LT Wheeler Wheeler Wheeler Wheeler Wheeler Wheeler Wheeler Wheeler Lobendahn Lobendahn Lobendahn LG Lobendahn Lobendahn Lobendahn Lobendahn Lobendahn Lobendahn Lobendahn Lobendahn Rodgers Rodgers Rodgers C Tuerk Tuerk Tuerk Tuerk Tuerk Tuerk Tuerk Tuerk Tuerk Tuerk Tuerk RG Mama Mama Talamaivao Talamaivao Talamaivao Talamaivao Talamaivao Talamaivao Talamaivao Talamaivao Talamaivao RT Banner Banner Banner Banner Banner Banner Banner Banner Banner Banner Banner TE Telfer Telfer Telfer Telfer Telfer Telfer Telfer Telfer Telfer Mitchell** Telfer QB Kessler Kessler Kessler Kessler Kessler Kessler Kessler Kessler Kessler Kessler Kessler FB J. Smith* Vainuku Vainuku Harris* Dixon## Rogers* Rogers* Rogers* Farmer* Farmer** Mitchell* TB Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen WR Farmer J. Smith Farmer J. Smith J. Smith J. Smith J. Smith J. Smith J. Smith J. Smith J. Smith

Defense SOLB Cravens Felix Cravens Cravens Cravens Cravens Cravens Cravens Cravens Cravens Cravens DT Pelon Jackson# D. Simmons D. Simmons D. Simmons D. Simmons D. Simmons D. Simmons Townsend Townsend D. Simmons NT Woods Woods Woods Woods Woods Woods Woods Woods D. Simmons Pelon Woods DE Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams RUSH Tavai Tavai Tavai Tavai Tavai Tavai Felix Tavai Felix Felix Felix MILB Pullard Pullard Hutchings Pullard Pullard Pullard Pullard Pullard Pullard Pullard Pullard WILB Sarao Sarao Sarao Sarao Sarao Sarao Sarao Sarao Sarao Sarao Sarao CB Seymour Seymour Seymour Seymour Seymour Seymour Seymour Seymour Seymour Seymour Seymour FS Bowman Bowman Bowman Bowman Bowman Bowman Bowman Plattenburg Plattenburg Bowman Plattenburg SS McQuay Cravens McQuay McQuay McQuay McQuay Plattenburg McQuay McQuay McQuay McQuay CB Hawkins Hawkins Hawkins Hawkins Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson

*USC started 3 wide receivers **USC started 4 wide receivers #USC started 3 cornerbacks ##USC started 2 tight ends

OPPONENT TEAM STATISTICS

Name Fres. St.Stanford Bost. Col. Ore. St. Ariz. St. Arizona Colorado Utah Wash. St. California UCLA N. Dame

First Downs 17 21 19 17 24 34 27 21 23 27 24 Rush 6 7 17 616119769 Pass 8 12 2 4 19 23 12 11 14 15 13 Penalty 3 2 074541262 Rush Attempts 33 38 54 21 22 29 46 42 26 31 43 Yds Gain 174 148 481 90 52 86 198 173 85 136 162 Yds Lost 17 20 29 32 21 9 26 36 51 31 27 Net Yards 157 128 452 58 31 77 172 137 34 105 135 Net Yds Pass 160 285 54 123 510 395 231 194 386 279 326 Pass Att 36 30 14 35 46 72 49 32 66 48 31 Pass Com 18 22 5 15 27 43 31 18 44 29 22 Had Int 4 0 120020201 Tot Off Plays 69 68 68 56 68 101 95 74 92 79 74 Tot Net Yards 317 413 506 181 541 472 403 331 420 384 461 Avg/Play 4.6 6.1 7.4 3.2 8.0 4.7 4.2 4.5 4.6 4.9 6.2 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 4-2 0-0 1-0 1-0 2-1 1-0 4-2 2-1 1-1 2-1 Penalties-Yds 5-47 8-68 2-25 13-108 5-36 4-35 7-61 4-25 5-48 11-117 7-63 Punts-Yds 6-213 2-54 7-275 8-322 7-272 5-244 4-161 7-325 7-283 6-219 6-198 Avg/Punt 35.5 27.0 39.3 40.2 38.9 48.8 40.2 46.4 40.4 36.5 33.0 Punt Ret-Yds 0-0 1-44 2-16 2-5 1-(-7) 1-43 2-19 1-51 0-0 0-0 0-0 KO Ret-Yds 4-72 3-69 4-82 4-170 5-131 2-39 5-103 2-41 6-117 8-165 3-52 Int-Yards 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-3 0-0 1-8 1-0 Fum Ret-Yds 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-53 0-0 0-0 0-0 Poss Time 21:06 33:47 31:54 25:15 22:42 28:50 35:57 30:19 36:30 28:52 30:36 3rd Down Con 2-12 7-14 2-11 1-10 3-12 11-22 6-17 6-16 7-20 3-15 9-16 4th Down Con 2-3 0-1 0-0 0-0 1-1 1-1 3-6 0-0 2-4 5-6 0-0 Sacks By-Yds 0-0 2-20 5-36 3-25 3-17 1-3 2-20 2-12 3-19 1-5 6-41