1965 USC Trojans football team

The 1965 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1965 NCAA University Division football season. In their sixth year under head coach John McKay, the Trojans compiled a 7–2–1 record (4–1 against conference opponents), finished in second place in the Athletic Association of Western Universities (AAWU or Pac-8), and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 262 to 92.[1] The team was ranked #10 in the final AP Poll and #9 in the final Coaches Poll.

1965 USC Trojans football
ConferenceAthletic Association of Western Universities
Ranking
CoachesNo. 9
APNo. 10
1965 record7–2–1 (4–1 AAWU)
Head coachJohn McKay (6th season)
Captains
  • Chuck Arrobio
  • Mike Garrett
Home stadiumLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum (c. 97,500, grass)
1965 Athletic Association of Western Universities football standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L T  W L T
No. 4 UCLA $ 4 –0 –0  8 –2 –1
No. 10 USC 4 –1 –0  7 –2 –1
Washington State 2 –1 –0  7 –3 –0
Washington 4 –3 –0  5 –5 –0
Stanford 2 –3 –0  6 –3 –1
California 2 –3 –0  5 –5 –0
Oregon State 1 –3 –0  5 –5 –0
Oregon 0 –5 –0  4 –5 –1
  • $ – Conference champion
Rankings from AP Poll

Quarterback Troy Winslow led the team in passing, completing 78 of 128 passes for 1,019 yards with 11 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. Mike Garrett won the Heisman Trophy and led the team in rushing with 267 carries for 1,440 yards and 13 touchdowns. Dave Moton led the team in receiving with 29 catches for 493 yards and five touchdowns.[2]

Schedule
DateOpponentRankSiteResultAttendance
September 17Minnesota*No. 7
T 20–2058,497
September 25at Wisconsin*
W 26–652,706
October 2Oregon State
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
W 26–1252,100
October 9at WashingtonNo. 8
W 34–057,533
October 16StanfordNo. 6
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA (rivalry)
W 14–061,618
October 23at No. 7 Notre Dame*No. 4
L 7–2859,235
November 6at CaliforniaNo. 6
W 35–052,000
November 13Pittsburgh*No. 6
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
W 28–040,339
November 20No. 7 UCLANo. 6
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA (Battle for the Victory Bell)
L 16–2094,085
November 27Wyoming*No. 8
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
W 56–639,233
  • *Non-conference game
  • Homecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game

Game summaries

UCLA
1 2 3 4 Total
UCLA 6 0 0 14 20
USC 0 7 0 9 16

Wyoming

Statistics

  • Receiving: David Moton 5 receptions, 181 yards, 3 TD[3]

1965 team players in the NFL

The following players were drafted into professional football following the season.

PlayerPositionRoundPickFranchise
Rod ShermanHalfback454Baltimore Colts
Jeff SmithDefensive End10151New York Giants
Ed KingLinebacker13198Green Bay Packers
Bob MillerTackle14211Detroit Lions
Dave MotonEnd19288Green Bay Packers

[4]

Awards and honors

References
  1. "Southern California Yearly Results (1965-1969)". College Football Data Warehouse. David DeLassus. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
  2. "1965 Southern California Trojans Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
  3. 2012 USC football media supplement.
  4. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1966.htm
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-04-11. Retrieved 2007-04-16.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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