(); : Uytengsu Aquatics Center. Smith, Hunter punt 59 yards to the USC26, Morton, Chad return 3 yards to the USC29 (Minor, Kory), PENALTY USC illegal block 10 yards to the USC19, 1st and 10, USC ball on USC19. R. Jay Soward returned the second half kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, spurring a USC rally. Port of Los Angeles. Football. Washington, D. rush for 2 yards to the USC25 (Howard, Bobbie). The Block. Florida State would go on to an 111 record, winning the ACC conference and ending the season ranked #3 in the AP Poll. Print. Tony Samuel - Assistant Coach. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Fox, John pass complete to Washington, D. for 12 yards to the USC26 (Minor, Kory). Denson, Autry rush for 3 yards to the ND22 (Cook, Rashard). We botched everything [. BILLY MILER, WR* (11) [16], at Notre Dame Stadium South Bend, Indiana, Allen Rossum knocked Pat McGrew out at the two-yard line on a Hail Mary pass to preserve Notre Dame's 34th straight win over Navy. On days when the USC offense wasnt firing on all cylinders, Buehler was there to ride to the rescue. MacKenzie, M. rush for 5 yards to the ND3 (Guilbeaux,Benny;Covington,Ivory). The team's statistical leaders included Ryan Leaf with 3,968 passing yards, Michael Black with 1,181 rushing yards, and Chris Jackson with 1,005 receiving yards. Wren, Jim punt 34 yards to the ND38, downed. Fox, John pass complete to Soward, R. Jay for 7 yards to the USC39 (Rossum, Allen). [7] USC had two more drives, with the second reaching the Florida State 26-yard line before turning the ball over on downs. The official 1997 Football Roster for the University of North Carolina Heels Riley doesn't just want more transfers. The official 1997 Football schedule for the University of Southern California Trojans. Joe Robbins-USA TODAY Sports (c) 2004 by Joe Robbins. The 1997 South Carolina Gamecocks football team represented the University of South Carolina in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season. Howard Jones was the architect and godfather of the program. [1][3], ++ indicates that the player is a transfer who is ineligible to play 2007 season but is allowed to practice with scout team Cengia, Scott kickoff 46 yards to the USC19, MacKenzie, M. return 7 yards to the USC26 (Stokes, Clement), PENALTY USC illegal block 10 yards to the USC16, 1st and 10, USC ball on USC16. Purdue and Washington face off in the Rose Bowl on Monday. Powlus, Ron pass incomplete (Matock, Marc). The next week, at Purdue, though the Irish had 457total yards, they only managed 17points. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? No hyperbole. The Trojans running game continued to be a non-factor, totaling 31 yards at approximately one yard per carry. [10], Opening Pac-10 Conference play, the USC hosted the Washington State Cougars under coach Mike Price. Players who left the team are struck out, USC opened its season hosting the #5-ranked Florida State University Seminoles of the Atlantic Coast Conference, under long-time coach Bobby Bowden, in the first ever game between the two programs. Denson, Autry rush for 14 yards to the USC11, 1ST DOWN ND (McCutcheon, D.). We present them here for purely educational purposes. [5][6] They played their home games on campus at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington, and were ninth in the final rankings. [17], The Trojans fell out of the rankings; the loss marked the fifth time in 104 years of football that USC opened a season 0-2, prior to the season the only Trojan teams that began a season with two defeats were those of 1896, 1902, 1957 and 1960. 2023 USC Football Spring Roster. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Florida State would go on to an 111 record, winning the ACC conference and ending the season ranked #3 in the AP Poll. Go; Season Record. Hide/Show Additional Information For Jake Smith Cornerback Daylon McCutcheon was used successfully on offensive plays, taking advantage of his overall athletic abilities. Joel Sugg, OT R. Jay Soward caught two touchdown passes of 33 and 65 yards from John Fox; LaVale Woods rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns. [13], Fox did not show the same level of poise as his start against Florida State; he completed 23 of 42 passes for 229 yards. [22] On defense, USC held California to 31 rushing yards and ranked fifth nationally in rushing defense, giving up 54.3 yards a game. The full list of Rivals five-star players on the 2023 USC football roster. MacKenzie, M. rush for 1 yard to the ND8 (Howard, Bobbie;Bryant, Lamont). We present them here for purely educational purposes. [8] USC entered the game favored by a touchdown, and with a 10-game winning streak against Washington State, since 1986, and a home winning streak stretching back to 1957. MacKenzie ran for 104 yards in 19 carries and two touchdowns. but that White and O.J. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 4 Sep 1993: John Stonehouse of the USC Trojans punts during a game against the Houston Cougars at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. MacKenzie, M. rush for 10 yards to the ND44, 1ST DOWN USC (Howard, Bobbie;Harper, Deveron). Fox, John rush for 23 yards to the ND44, 1ST DOWN USC (Harper, Deveron). 4; 4th QB overall drafted No. Roster Layout: Choose A Season: Sort By: Powlus, Ron pass complete to Johnson, Mal. See USCs all-time offense and all-time defense. [10][17] Leaf would go on to have a strong year, throwing for a school-record 3,968 yards and 34 touchdowns, being named a first team All-American and finishing third in the voting for the Heisman Trophy. Pat Swanson, TE-SNP* Denson, Autry rush for 9 yards to the USC25, 1ST DOWN ND (Morton, Chad;Jefferson, C.). 17 plays , 64 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. USC entered the preseason with 75 players from its 1996 squad that went a disappointing 66; it returned starters at 14 positions, eight on offense and six on defense along with both the punter and placekicker. Washington, D. rush for no gain to the USC20 (Bryant, Lamont). [5] With losses against Michigan State,[6] at Michigan,[7] and at Stanford,[8] the Irish were suddenly 14 and struggling to find an offense. Stokes, Clement rush for 2 yards to the ND35 (Williams, Aaron). The game was framed as the Trojans opportunity to set the tone of their season: They didn't drop in the polls after a close loss to highly ranked Florida State; a win against Cougars would help them start rising in the polls; a loss would likely undo any good will left over in voters. Powlus, Ron pass complete to Nelson, Raki for 17 yards to the USC34, 1ST DOWN ND (Cook, Rashard). Cornerback Daylon McCutcheon was used successfully on offensive plays, taking advantage of his overall athletic abilities. Print; Grid; Text; Choose A Location: Go; Season. Powlus, Ron pass complete to Denson, Autry for loss of 1 yard to the ND41 (Simmons, Antuan). Skip To Main Content . NAME; WR: 2: Said they have a lot of flexibility on the roster. [. Wren, Jim punt 48 yards to the ND8, Rossum, Allen return 12 yards to the ND20 (Tyiska, Ryan). The defense performed well, led by sophomore linebacker Chris Claiborne who had eight tackles, including two sacks. This article related to Columbia, South Carolina is a stub. Print. Washington, D. rush for 1 yard to the USC46 (Minor, Kory). We botched a number of things. 1996 USC Trojans Roster | College Football at Sports-Reference.com via Sports Logos.net About logos 1996 USC Trojans Roster Previous Year Next Year Record: 6-6 (52nd of 111) ( Schedule & Results ) Conference: Pac-10 Conference Record: 3-5 Coach: John Robinson (6-6) Points For: 325 Points/G: 27.1 (48th of 111) Points Against: 267 Powlus, Ron pass intercepted by Cusano, Mark at the USC44, Cusano, Mark return 27 yards to the ND29 (Barry, Ken). Despite having a new coach, the Irish had high expectations before the 1997 season,[2] and were ranked eleventh in the pre-season polls. How important was Sam Barry to the University of Southern California? Denson, Autry rush for 6 yards to the ND45 (Cusano, Mark). Washington, D. rush for 7 yards to the USC42 (Friday, Jimmy). 8 plays , -7 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. Quincy Woods, QB*, Players in CAPITAL LETTERS = 1997 starters (with number of starts), #1997 part-time starters (with Jahi Johnson, TB* Football Roster Schedule News Stats Additional Links. 6 plays , 11 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. https://trojanswire.usatoday.com/lists/usc-football-all-time-roster-coaches-kickers-and-specialists/, ALL-TIME ASSISTANT COACH NO. The team was coached by John Robinson, in his second stint as head coach of the Trojans, and played their home games at the Los Angeles Coliseum. [13], Fox did not show the same level of poise as his start against Florida State; he completed 23 of 42 passes for 229 yards. The 1997 Washington State Cougars football team was an American football team that represented Washington State University in the Pacific-10 Conference (Pac-10) during the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Stokes, Clement rush for 8 yards to the ND49 (Claiborne, C.;Perry, George). Powlus, Ron pass complete to Stokes, Clement for 3 yards to the USC17 (Simmons, Antuan). MacKenzie, M. rush for 7 yards to the USC36, 1ST DOWN USC (Friday, Jimmy). OFFENSE. [18] Though the Irish finished with a loss, the 76 record was the biggest Irish turn around in team history. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. The team was coached by Bobby Bowden and played their home games at Doak Campbell Stadium. Denson, Autry rush for no gain to the USC40 (Larry, Lawrence). Full USC Trojans roster for the 2022 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. Its a shame our photo library couldnt find a photo for Chris Limuhelu, because he was easily the best kicker in the Pac-8 in the first half of the 1970s, playing for multiple all-time-great USC teams. We werent nearly as efficient as we were last week. Look for plenty of excitement over the next few years from skill players like QB Tyler Watts, RB Shontua Ray and WRs Freddie Milons and Eric Locke. [10][11], Leaf decided to forgo his remaining season of eligibility (1998) and entered the 1998 NFL draft,[12][13] where he was the second overall selection. The official 2023 Football Roster for the Arizona State University Sun Devils. Fox, John rush for 4 yards to the ND40, PENALTY ND personal foul 15 yards to the ND25, 1ST DOWN USC. "50 Years of College Football" 2007. 1974. Powlus, Ron pass complete to Denson, Autry for loss of 3 yards to the ND30 (Gibson, David). And expect the stars to be well supported by the Tide's six new OL recruits, whose average size is 6'6 and 300 pounds!