1949 USC Trojans football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1949 USC Trojans football Pacific Coast Conference PCC 5–3–1 4–2 Jeff Cravath 8th Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum The 1949 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1949 college football season. In their eighth year under head coach Jeff Cravath, the Trojans compiled a 5–3–1 record (4–2 against conference opponents), finished in a tie for third place in the Pacific Coast Conference, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 214 to 170. Schedule 1949 AP September 24 w y Navy Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 42–20 62,787 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade-southern-california-scuttles-n/189014291/ The Blade Southern California scuttles Navy squad, 42–20 September 25, 1949 January 15, 2026 Newspapers.com October 1 w Washington State Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 35–7 36,243 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-troy-tumbles-couga/189014414/ The Los Angeles Times Troy tumbles Cougars, 35–7 October 2, 1949 January 15, 2026 Newspapers.com October 8 t y 8 Ohio State 11 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 13–13 62,877 https://www.newspapers.com/article/democrat-and-chronicle-buckeyes-tie-troj/189014529/ Democrat and Chronicle Buckeyes tie Trojans, 13–13, before crowd of 62,877 October 9, 1949 January 15, 2026 Newspapers.com October 15 l y 12 California 9 California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA 10–16 81,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-arizona-republic-brunks-102-yard-ki/189011305/ The Arizona Republic Brunk's 102-yard kick return beats USC, 16–10 October 16, 1949 January 15, 2026 Newspapers.com October 22 w 19 Oregon Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 40–13 47,098 https://www.newspapers.com/article/nevada-state-journal-usc-comes-from-behi/189014693/ Nevada State Journal USC comes from behind 6–0 halftime deficit to blast Oregon 40–13 October 23, 1949 January 15, 2026 Newspapers.com October 29 w y 15 Washington Husky Stadium Seattle, WA 40–28 33,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-huskies-scare-usc-butt-lo/189014844/ The Fresno Bee Huskies scare USC but lose, 40–28 October 30, 1949 January 15, 2026 Newspapers.com November 5 l y 12 Stanford Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA rivalry 13–34 70,041 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pasadena-star-news-indians-scalp-trojans/189013702/ Pasadena Star-News Indians scalp Trojans, 34 to 13 November 6, 1949 October 22, 2022 Newspapers.com November 19 w UCLA Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA Victory Bell 21–7 75,026 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-schneider-skippers/189012912/ The Los Angeles Times Schneider skippers Trojans to 21–7 triumph over Bruins November 20, 1949 January 15, 2026 Newspapers.com November 26 l y y 17 Notre Dame 1 Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN rivalry 0–32 57,214 https://www.newspapers.com/article/oakland-tribune-trojan-gridders-whipped/189014924/ Oakland Tribune Trojan gridders whipped, 32 to 0 November 27, 1949 January 15, 2026 Newspapers.com 1949 USC Trojans Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/southern-california/1949-schedule.html College Football at Sports-Reference.com Sports Reference January 15, 2026 Rankings 1949 college football rankings AP 1 9 8 12 19 15 12 NR NR 17 NR Coaching staff Head coach: Jeff Cravath1950 El Rodeo (USC yearbook), p. 233. Assistant coaches: Roy "Bullet" Baker (backfield coach), Ray George (line coach), Sam Barry (head scout), Bill Fisk (end coach), Walt Hargesheimer (backfield coach), Harry Smith (freshman coach)1950 El Rodeo (USC yearbook), pages 234-235. Roster HB #16 Frank Gifford, So. References USC Category:USC Trojans football seasons USC Trojans football