1964 USC Trojans football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1964 USC Trojans football Athletic Association of Western Universities AAWU 10 10 7–3 3–1 John McKay 5th Craig Fertig Bill Fisk Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum AAWU co-champion The 1964 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1964 NCAA University Division football season. In their fifth year under head coach John McKay, the Trojans compiled a 7–3 record (3–1 against conference opponents), finished in a tie with Oregon State for the Athletic Association of Western Universities (AAWU or Pac-8) championship, and outscored their opponents 207 to 130. The Trojans ended their season with an upset victory over undefeated and top-ranked Notre Dame. Quarterback Craig Fertig was one of the team's two captains and led the team in passing, completing 109 of 209 passes for 1,671 yards with 11 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Mike Garrett led the team in rushing with 217 carries for 948 yards and nine touchdowns. Rod Sherman led the team in receiving yardage with 24 catches for 446 yards and five touchdowns.1964 Southern California Trojans Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 21, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/southern-california/1964.html Schedule 1964 AP September 18, 1964 w y Colorado Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 21–0 39,173 https://www.newspapers.com/article/progress-bulletin-g-whiz-garrett-spark/189683534/ Progress-Bulletin 'G whiz' Garrett sparks Trojan victory September 19, 1964 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com September 26 w y y Oklahoma 2 Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Norman, OK 40–14 61,700 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tampa-bay-times-trojans-ambush-sooners-w/189683667/ St. Petersburg Times Trojans ambush Sooners with aerial bombs 40–14 September 27, 1964 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com October 3 l y y 2 Michigan State Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI 7–17 70,102 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-spartans-stun-usc/189683804/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Spartans stun USC October 4, 1964 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com October 10 w y Texas A&M Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 31–7 42,295 Garrett-Led Trojans Wallops Aggies, 31-7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-herald/168735095/ Sunday Times-Herald Vallejo, California October 11, 1964 26 March 24, 2025 Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-southern-cal-ro/168652085/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Southern Cal roars back, crushes Texas Aggies, 31–7 October 11, 1964 March 23, 2025 Newspapers.com October 17 l y y Ohio State 2 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 0–17 84,315 Buckeyes Bid For No. 1 As Sanders Piledrives By Southern Cal, 17–0 The Cincinnati Enquirer Al Heim October 18, 1964 2H https://www.newspapers.com/clip/38643601/buckeyes_bid_for_no_1_as_sanders/ Newspapers.com October 24 w California Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 26–21 48,105 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-register-trojans-rally-behind-fertig/189683925/ The Register Trojans rally behind Fertig October 25, 1964 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com October 31 l y Washington Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 13–14 50,577 https://www.newspapers.com/article/independent-star-news-trojan-horses-fell/189684031/ Independent Star-News Trojan horses felled in 4th November 1, 1964 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com November 7 w y Stanford Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA rivalry 15–10 55,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-trojans-beat-indians/189684180/ The Fresno Bee Trojans beat Indians November 8, 1964 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com November 21 w y UCLA Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA Victory Bell 34–13 62,108 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman-usc-buries-ucla-elev/189684323/ The Idaho Statesman USC buries UCLA eleven, 34–13 November 22, 1964 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com November 28 w y Notre Dame 1 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA rivalry 20–17 83,840 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-trojans-shatter-irish-dr/189684458/ Chicago Tribune Trojans shatter Irish dream, 20–17 November 29, 1964 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1964 USC) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/295584 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics May 24, 2025 Game summaries Notre Dame Notre Dame 3 14 0 0 USC 0 0 7 13 November 27 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles 83,840 yes 1 ND Ivan 25-yard field goal Notre Dame 3-0 2 ND Snow 21-yard pass from Huarte (Ivan kick) Notre Dame 10-0 2 ND Wolski 5-yard run (Ivan kick) Notre Dame 17-0 3 USC Garrett 1-yard run (Brownell kick) Notre Dame 17-7 4 4:45 USC Hill 23-yard pass from Fertig (kick failed) Notre Dame 17-13 4 1:35 USC Sherman 15-yard pass from Fertig (Brownell kick) USC 20-17 yes USC Shocks Notre Dame https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=4pF9x-cDGsoC&dat=19641129&printsec=frontpage&hl=en The Register-Guard Eugene November 28, 1964 November 22, 2014 References USC Category:USC Trojans football seasons Category:Pac-12 Conference football champion seasons USC Trojans football