1963 USC Trojans football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1963 USC Trojans football Athletic Association of Western Universities AAWU 16 7–3 3–1 John McKay 4th Pete Beathard Willie Brown Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum The 1963 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1963 NCAA University Division football season. In their fourth year under head coach John McKay, the Trojans compiled a 7–3 record (3–1 against conference opponents), finished second in the Athletic Association of Western Universities (AAWU or Big 6), and outscored their opponents 207 to 114. Quarterback Pete Beathard was one of the two team captains and led the Trojans, completing 66 of 140 passes for 944 yards with five touchdowns and seven interceptions. Mike Garrett led the team in rushing with 128 carries for 833 yards, and co-captain Willie Brown led USC in receiving with 34 catches for 448 yards.1963 Southern California Trojans Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 21, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/southern-california/1963.html Schedule 1963 AP September 21 w y y 1 Colorado Folsom Field Boulder, CO 14–0 27,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montana-standard-trojans-slosh-out-1/189675832/ The Montana Standard Trojans slosh out 14–0 victory over Colorado September 22, 1963 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com September 28 l y 1 Oklahoma 3 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 12–17 39,345 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sioux-city-journal-oklahoma-halts-to/189675934/ The Sioux City Journal Oklahoma halts top-ranked Southern Cal, 17–12 September 29, 1963 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com October 4, 1963 w y 8 Michigan State Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 13–10 59,137 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bay-city-times-spartans-blow-100-le/189676022/ The Bay City Times Spartans blow 10–0 lead to lose, 13–10 October 5, 1963 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com October 12 l y y 7 Notre Dame Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN rivalry 14–17 59,135 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-progress-index-irish-beat-trojans-on/189676105/ The Progress-Index Irish beat Trojans on field goal, 17–14 October 13, 1963 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com October 19 w y Ohio State 4 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 32–3 61,883 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-bernardino-county-sun-dazzling-t/189676185/ The San Bernardino Sun-Telegram Dazzling Trojans blitz Bucks, 32–3 October 20, 1963 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com October 26 w y California California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA 36–6 41,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sunday-oregonian-trojans-belt-bears/189676310/ The Sunday Oregonian Trojans belt Bears, 36–6 October 27, 1963 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com November 2 l y Washington Husky Stadium Seattle, WA 7–22 55,800 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-stubborn-huskies-sur/189675128/ The Sacramento Bee Stubborn Huskies s\urprise Trojans 22–7 November 3, 1963 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com November 9 w y Stanford Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA rivalry 25–11 57,035 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-breeze-sc-gets-scare-wins-25/189676461/ The Daily Breeze SC gets scare, wins, 25–11 November 10, 1963 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com November 15, 1963 w y Oregon State Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 28–22 30,846 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-world-usc-defeats-beavers-2822/189676562/ The World USC defeats Beavers, 28–22 November 16, 1963 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com November 30 w UCLA Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA Victory Bell 26–6 82,460 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-union-trojans-crush-bruin/189676676/ The Sacramento Union Trojans crush Bruins 26–6 December 1, 1963 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1963 USC) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/215514 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics January 24, 2025 The final regular season game (UCLA) was postponed a week following the assassination of President Kennedy.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=27ZWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=GukDAAAAIBAJ&pg=2542%2C2106133 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Associated Press Trojans, Bruins close drills November 22, 1963 16https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3bZWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=GukDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6723%2C2842262 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Associated Press Reichler Joe National athletic activities halted as saddened citizens mourn death November 24, 1963 1, sportshttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3bZWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=GukDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6452%2C2840009 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Missildine Harry Big Six presidents commended for action November 24, 1963 1, sportshttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=x95YAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ePcDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7030%2C7294943 Spokane Daily Chronicle Washington "Day of Decision" arrives for Big Six November 29, 1963 11 References USC Category:USC Trojans football seasons USC Trojans football