2014 USC Trojans football team

The 2014 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California in the 2014 college football season. USC played their home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and were members of the South Division of the Pac-12 Conference. They were led by Steve Sarkisian, who returned to USC after coaching Pac-12 opponent Washington for five years. They finished the season 9–4, 6–3 in Pac-12 play to finish in a three-way tie for second place in the South Division. They were invited to the Holiday Bowl where they defeated Nebraska.

2014 USC Trojans football
Holiday Bowl champion
Holiday Bowl, W 45–42 vs. Nebraska
ConferencePac-12 Conference
DivisionSouth Division
Ranking
CoachesNo. 21
APNo. 20
2014 record9–4 (6–3 Pac-12)
Head coachSteve Sarkisian (1st as head coach; 6th overall season)
Offensive coordinatorClay Helton (2nd as coordinator; 4th overall season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinatorJustin Wilcox (1st season)
Base defense3-4 Multiple
Captain
Home stadiumLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Capacity: 93,607)
2014 Pac-12 Conference football standings
Conf  Overall
Team W L    W L 
North Division
No. 2 Oregon x$^  8 –1     13 –2  
Stanford  5 –4     8 –5  
Washington  4 –5     8 –6  
California  3 –6     5 –7  
Oregon State  2 –7     5 –7  
Washington State  2 –7     3 –9  
South Division
No. 19 Arizona x  7 –2     10 –4  
No. 10 UCLA  6 –3     10 –3  
No. 12 Arizona State  6 –3     10 –3  
No. 20 USC  6 –3     9 –4  
No. 21 Utah  5 –4     9 –4  
Colorado  0 –9     2 –10  
Championship: Oregon 51, Arizona 13
  • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll

Personnel

Coaching staff
NamePositionSeasons at
USC		Alma MaterBefore USC
Steve SarkisianHead Coach1BYU (1997)Washington - Head Coach (2013)
Tim DrevnoOffensive Line Coach / Running Game Coordinator1Cal State Fullerton (1992)San Francisco 49ers - OL Coach (2013)
Clay HeltonOffensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach4Houston (1994)Memphis - OC Coordinator (2009)
Keith HeywardDefensive Backs Coach / Pass Game Coordinator Defense1Oregon State (2002)Washington - DB Coach (2013)
Tee MartinWide Receivers Coach / Pass Game Coordinator3Tennessee (2000)Kentucky - WR Coach (2011)
Johnny NansenRunning Backs Coach / Special Teams Coach / Assistant Head Coach1Washington State (1997)Washington - ST Coordinator / RB Coach (2013)
Peter SirmonLinebackers Coach / Recruiting Coordinator / Associate Head Coach Defense1Oregon (1999)Washington - LB Coach (2013)
Marques TuiasosopoTight Ends Coach / Associate Head Coach Offense1Washington (2001)Washington - QB Coach (2013)
Justin WilcoxDefensive Coordinator1Oregon (1999)Washington - DC Coordinator (2013)
Chris WilsonDefensive Line Coach1Oklahoma (1992)Georgia - DL Coach (2013)
Ivan LewisStrength and Conditioning1San Diego (2003)Washington - Strength and Conditioning (2013)
Ross CummingGraduate Assistant Coach (Linebackers)2USC (2012)USC - Reserve Linebacker [Player] (2011)
Jon FarmerieGraduate Assistant Coach (Secondary)1University of La Verne (2008)California - Assistant DB Coach (2013)
Kyle WilliamsGraduate Assistant Coach (Secondary)1Kansas State (2006)Evangel University - DB Coach / ST Coordinator (2013)
Jaron FairmanGraduate Assistant Coach (Special Team)1Fresno State (2007)Crespi Carmelite High School - WR Coach / ST Coordinator (2013)

Roster
2014 USC Trojans Football

Quarterback

  •  4 Max Browne - Freshman (6'5, 220)
  •  6 Cody Kessler - Junior (6'1, 210)
  •  8 Andrew Zolintakis - Freshman (6'0, 170)
  • 10 Jalen Greene - Freshman (6'2, 200)
  • 14 Conner Sullivan - Sophomore (6'0, 195)
  • 15 Michael Bowman - Freshman (6'4, 200)
  • 16 Anthony Neyer - Senior (6'2, 205)
  • 17 Alex Bridgford - Sophomore (6'3, 190)
  • 19 Larry Tuileta - Freshman (6'2, 200)

Running Back

  • 22 Justin Davis - Sophomore (6'1, 195)
  • 23 Tre Madden - Junior (6'1, 225)
  • 24 Stefan Smith - Freshman (6'1, 195)
  • 26 James Toland IV - Freshman (5'11, 185)
  • 31 Soma Vainuku - Junior (6'0, 270) - (FB)
  • 37 Javorius 'Buck' Allen - Junior (6'1, 220)
  • 38 Jahleel Pinner - Junior (5'11, 235) - (FB)
  • 40 Pat Hart - Freshman (6'0, 240) - (FB)
  • 47 Brett Sarem - Freshman (6'0, 225) - (FB)

Wide Receiver

  •  1 Darreus Rogers - Sophomore (6'1, 21595)
  •  7 Steven Mitchell - Freshman (5'10, 185)
  •  8 George Farmer – Junior (6'1, 220)
  •  9 JuJu Smith - Freshman (6'2, 210) - (+S)
  • 14 Rahshead Johnson - Freshman (5'11, 175) - (+CB)
  • 15 Nelson Agholor - Junior (6'1, 190)
  • 18 Ajene Harris - Freshman (5'11, 180)
  • 27 David Mellstrom - Junior (6'0, 180)
  • 28 Christian Tober - Junior (5'8, 175)
  • 44 Christian Guzman - Sophomore (6'3, 220)
  • 83 George Katrib - Junior (6'0, 185)
  • 84 Aaron Minor - Freshman (6'2, 200)
  • 86 Robby Kolanz - Sophomore (5'10, 170)

Tight End

  • 13 Bryce Dixon - Freshman (6'4, 240)
  • 49 Conner Spears - Sophomore (6'6, 240)
  • 82 Randall Telfer - Senior (6'4, 260)
  • 87 Chris Willson - Senior (6'5, 250)
  • 88 Jalen Cope-Fitzpatrick - Junior (6'4, 250)
  

Offensive Lineman

  • 50 Toa Lobendahn - OG-OT - Freshman (6'3, 280)
  • 51 Damien Mama - OG - Freshman (6'5, 370)
  • 56 Jordan Austin - OT - Freshman (6'5, 280)
  • 60 Viane Talamaivao - C-OG - Freshman (6'3, 330)
  • 62 Khaliel Rodgers - OG - Freshman (6'3, 315)
  • 63 Giovanni Di Poalo - C - Senior (6'4, 280)
  • 64 Richie Wenzel - C - Freshman (6'2, 280)
  • 65 Erick Jepsen - OG - Junior (6'2, 295)
  • 67 Quinn Bassler - OT - Freshman (6'6, 280)
  • 68 Jordan Simmons - OG - Sophomore (6'4, 350)
  • 70 Aundrey Walker - OG – Senior (6'6, 315)
  • 72 Chad Wheeler - OT - Sophomore (6'7, 280)
  • 73 Zach Banner - OT - Sophomore (6'9, 350)
  • 74 Nico Falah - OT - Freshman (6'4, 285)
  • 75 Max Tuerk - OT-OG-C - Junior (6'6, 285)
  • 76 Nathan Guertler - OT- Senior (6'5, 270)
  • 77 Chris Brown - OT - Freshman (6'5, 295)

Defensive Tackle

  • 52 Delvon Simmons - Junior (6'5, 295)
  • 90 Claude Pelon - Junior (6'4, 295)
  • 95 Kenny Bigelow - Freshman (6'3, 310)
  • 96 Joey Augello - Junior (6'0, 290)
  • 98 Cody Temple - Junior (6'2, 310)
  • 99 Antwaun Woods - Junior (6'1, 325)

Defensive End

  • 79 Jeff Miller - Sophomore (6'1, 245)
  • 91 Teddy Baker - Senior (6'4, 265) - (+TE)
  • 93 Greg Townsend Jr. - Junior (6'3, 275)
  • 94 Leonard Williams - Junior (6'5, 300)
  • 97 Christian Bradley - Junior (6'2, 210)

Placekicker

  • 39 Alex Wood - Sophomore (5'10, 175)
  • 39 Matt Boermeester - Sophomore (6'0, 185)
  • 46 Wyatt Schmidt - Freshman (6'3, 205) - (+P)
  • 46 Reid Budrovich - Freshman (6'0, 180)
  • 48 Andre Heidari - Senior (5'11, 220)

Punter

  • 35 Kris Albarado - Junior (5'10, 200)
  • 48 Jack Basalari - Freshman (5'11, 175)
  

Linebacker

  • 10 Hayes Pullard - ILB - Senior (6'1, 235)
  • 18 Quinton Powell – OLB - Sophomore (6'2, 200)
  • 19 Michael Hutchings – ILB - Sophomore (6'1, 210)
  • 34 Olajuwon Tucker - ILB - Freshman (6'3, 220)
  • 40 Jabari Ruffin - OLB - Sophomore (6'3, 240)
  • 42 Uchenna Nwosu - OLB-ILB - Freshman (6'3, 210)
  • 44 Malik Dorton - OLB - Freshman (6'2, 250)
  • 45 Charles Burks - OLB - Junior (5'11, 225)
  • 47 Scott "Starr" Felix - OLB - Sophomore (6'2, 230)
  • 49 Matt Miller - ILB - Freshman (6'1, 225)
  • 50 Grant Moore - ILB - Freshman (6'1, 220)
  • 51 Joel Foy - ILB - Freshman (6'2, 215)
  • 53 Alex Moore - ILB - Freshman (6'2, 220)
  • 54 Reuben Peters - ILB - Freshman (6'1, 220)
  • 55 Lamar Dawson – ILB - Senior (6'1, 230)
  • 56 Anthony Sarao - ILB - Junior (6'0, 220)
  • 57 Nick Schlossberg - ILB - Sophomore (6'0, 215)
  • 58 J.R. Tavai - OLB - Senior (6'2, 250)
  • 59 Don Hill - OLB - Freshman (6'3, 245)

Cornerback

  •  2 Adoree' Jackson - Freshman (5'11, 185) - (+WR)
  •  4 Chris Hawkins - Freshman (5'11, 185)
  •  6 Josh Shaw - Senior (6'1, 200) - (+S)
  • 13 Kevon Seymour - Junior (6'0, 185)
  • 17 Devian Shelton - Sophomore (6'1, 180)
  • 23 Jonathan Lockett - Freshman (5'11, 175)
  • 25 Lamont Simmons - Freshman (6'2, 185)
  • 28 Ryan Dillard - Junior (5'9, 185)
  • 29 Kevin Carrasco - Sophomore (6'0, 185)
  • 38 Jalen Jones - Freshman (5'8, 155)

Safety

  • 21 Su'a Cravens – Sophomore (6'1, 225)
  • 22 Leon McQuay III – Sophomore (6'1, 185)
  • 24 John Plattenburg - Freshman (5'11, 180) - (+CB)
  • 26 Davonte Nunnery – Freshman (5'11, 210)
  • 27 Gerald Bowman - Senior (6'0, 205)
  • 36 Joe Harding – Freshman (5'10, 180)
  • 37 Matt Lopes – Freshman (5'11, 180)
  • 41 Rob Dooley - Sophomore (6'1, 195)

Long Snappers

  • 61 Peter McBride - Junior (6'1, 215)
  • 92 Zach Smith - Sophomore (6'1, 210)
  • + : 2014 USC Trojans Football Commits (07/07/2014)

Returning starters

USC returns 16 starters in 2014, including eight on offense, eight on defense, and the starting kicker, punter & long snapper.

Key departures include Kevin Graf (OT), Marqise Lee (WR), Silas Redd (RB), Xavier Grimble (TE), Marcus Martin (C), George Uko (DE / DT), Devon Kennard (DE), Morgan Breslin (LB), Dion Bailey (LB / S), and Demetrius Wright (S)

  • : Co-Starter in 2013

Depth chart

Rookies : *

Double Position : #

Recruiting class

2014 NFL Draft
Main article: 2014 NFL Draft
RoundPickPlayerPositionNFL Team
239 Marqise LeeWide ReceiverJacksonville Jaguars
370 Marcus MartinCenterSan Francisco 49ers
5174 Devon KennardOutside LinebackerNew York Giants
UFA- Silas ReddRunning BackWashington Redskins
UFA- George UkoDefensive EndTampa Bay Buccaneers Practice Squad
UFA- Xavier GrimbleTight EndSan Francisco 49ers Practice Squad
UFA- Kevin GrafOffensive TacklePhiladelphia Eagles Practice Squad
UFA- Dion BaileySafetyFree Agency
UFA- Morgan BreslinOutside LinebackerFree Agency
UFA- Demetrius WrightCornerbackFree Agency
UFA- John MartinezOffensive GuardFree Agency

Schedule
DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
August 304:30 p.m.Fresno State*No. 15
FOXW 52–1376,037
September 612:30 p.m.at No. 13 StanfordNo. 14
ABCW 13–1050,814
September 138:00 p.m.at Boston College*No. 9
ESPNL 31–3741,632
September 277:30 PMOregon StateNo. 18
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
ESPNW 35–1074,521
October 44:30 p.m.Arizona StateNo. 16
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
FOXL 34–3870,115
October 117:30 p.m.at No. 10 Arizona
ESPN2W 28–2656,754
October 183:00 p.m.ColoradoNo. 22
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
P12NW 56–2874,756
October 257:00 p.m.at No. 19 UtahNo. 20
FS1L 21–2447,619
November 11:30 p.m.at Washington State
P12NW 44–1725,012
November 136:00 p.m.California
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
ESPNW 38–3064,615
November 225:00 p.m.at No. 11 UCLANo. 24
ABCL 20–3882,431
November 2912:30 p.m.Notre Dame*
FOXW 49–1479,586
December 275:00 p.m.vs. No. 25 Nebraska*No. 24
ESPNW 45–4255,789
  • *Non-conference game
  • Homecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to game
  • All times are in Pacific time

Game summaries

Fresno State
1 234Total
Fresno St 0 760 13
• USC 21 10210 52
See also: 2014 Fresno State Bulldogs football team

[1]

Stanford
1 234Total
• USC 7 033 13
Stanford 0 1000 10
  • Date: September 6
  • Location: Stanford Stadium
  • Game start: 3:30 p.m. EST
  • Television network: ABC
See also: 2014 Stanford Cardinal football team

[2]

Boston College
1 234Total
USC 10 7014 31
• Boston College 0 20710 37
  • Date: September 13
  • Location: Alumni Stadium
  • Game start: 8:00 p.m. EST
  • Television network: ABC
See also: 2014 Boston College Eagles football team

[3]

Oregon State
1 234Total
Oregon St 7 300 10
• USC 7 14014 35
See also: 2014 Oregon State Beavers football team

[4]

Arizona State
1 234Total
• Arizona St 0 15320 38
USC 7 10314 34
See also: 2014 Arizona State Sun Devils football team

[5]

Arizona
1 234Total
• USC 7 7140 28
Arizona 6 0713 26
  • Date: October 11
  • Location: Arizona Stadium
  • Game start: 10:30 p.m. EST
  • Television network: ESPN2
See also: 2014 Arizona Wildcats football team

[6]

Colorado
1 234Total
Colorado 0 7147 28
• USC 28 7210 56
See also: 2014 Colorado Buffaloes football team

[7]

Utah
1 234Total
USC 7 707 21
• Utah 7 377 24
  • Date: October 25
  • Location: Rice-Eccles Stadium
  • Game start: 10:00 p.m. EST
  • Television network: FS1
See also: 2014 Utah Utes football team

[8]

Washington State
1 234Total
• USC 14 10137 44
Washington St 0 737 17
  • Date: November 1
  • Location: Martin Stadium
  • Game start: 4:30 p.m. EST
  • Television network: P12N
See also: 2014 Washington State Cougars football team

[9]

California
1 234Total
California 2 7714 30
• USC 21 1007 38
See also: 2014 California Golden Bears football team

[10]

UCLA
1 234Total
USC 7 706 20
• UCLA 14 10140 38
  • Date: November 22
  • Location: Rose Bowl
  • Game start: 8:00 p.m. EST
  • Television network: ABC
See also: 2014 UCLA Bruins football team and Victory Bell (UCLA–USC)

[11]

Notre Dame
1 234Total
Notre Dame 0 770 14
• USC 21 14140 49
See also: 2014 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team and Notre Dame–USC football rivalry

[12]

Holiday Bowl
1 234Total
Nebraska 17 0178 42
• USC 10 14210 45
  • Date: December 27
  • Location: Qualcomm Stadium
  • Game start: 8:00 p.m. EST
  • Television network: ESPN
See also: 2014 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team and 2014 Holiday Bowl

[13]

Rankings
Further information: 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
NR = Not ranked. RV = Received votes. т = Tied with team above or below. ( ) = First place votes.
Week
Poll Pre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Final 
AP 15 14 9 17 18 16 RV 22 20 RV RV RV 24 RV RV 24 20 
Coaches 15 14 10 21 22 20 RV 25 21 RV RV RV 24 RV RV RV 21 
CFP Not released NR NR NR 19 NR 25 24 Not released

Notes
  • December 27, 2014 – After winning the Holiday Bowl game, Cody Kessler announced he will return next season for his senior year.

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