1971 USC Trojans football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1971 USC Trojans football Pacific-8 Conference Pac-8 20 6–4–1 3–2–1 John McKay 12th Willie Hall John Vella Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum The 1971 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1971 NCAA University Division football season. In their 12th year under head coach John McKay, the Trojans compiled a 6–4–1 record (3–2–1 against conference opponents), finished in second place in the Pacific-8 Conference (Pac-8), and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 229 to 164.Southern California Yearly Results (1970-1974) David DeLassus College Football Data Warehouse July 20, 2015 http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/s/southern_california/1970-1974_yearly_results.php July 22, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150722092723/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/s/southern_california/1970-1974_yearly_results.php dead The team was ranked #20 in the final AP Poll. Jim Jones led the team in passing, completing 89 of 161 passes for 995 yards with seven touchdowns and ten interceptions. Lou Harris led the team in rushing with 167 carries for 801 yards and four touchdowns. Edesel Garrison led the team in receiving with 25 catches for 475 yards and five touchdowns.1971 Southern California Trojans Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 21, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/southern-california/1971.html Schedule 1971 AP Pacific September 10, 1971 l y 5 Alabama 16 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 10–17 67,781 https://www.newspapers.com/article/albuquerque-journal-alabama-upsets-so-c/182094113/ Albuquerque Journal Alabama upsets So. Cal, 17–10 September 11, 1971 September 30, 2025 Newspapers.com September 18 w y y 17 Rice Rice Stadium Houston, TX 24–0 22,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-owls-slugged-24/168996591/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Owls slugged 24–0 by USC September 19, 1971 March 27, 2025 Newspapers.com September 25 w y 16 Illinois Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 28–0 49,390 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-modesto-bee-troy-stumbles-but-whitew/182094209/ The Modesto Bee Troy stumbles but whitewashes Illinois September 26, 1971 September 30, 2025 Newspapers.com October 2 l y y 17 Oklahoma 8 Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Norman, OK 20–33 61,826 https://www.newspapers.com/article/press-telegram-swift-sooners-trample-tro/182094336/ Independent Press-Telegram Swift Sooners trample Trojans October 3, 1971 September 30, 2025 Newspapers.com October 9 l Oregon Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 23–28 50,111 https://www.newspapers.com/article/santa-barbara-news-press-ducks-hand-usc/182094441/ Santa Barbara News-Press Ducks hand USC another setback, 28–23 October 10, 1971 September 30, 2025 Newspapers.com October 16 7:30 p.m. l Stanford 15 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA rivalry 18–33 65,375 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sunday-oregonian-tribe-dumps-trojans/182093010/ The Sunday Oregonian Tribe dumps Trojans, 33–18; snifs roses October 17, 1971 September 30, 2025 Newspapers.com October 23 w y y Notre Dame 6 Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN rivalry 28–14 59,075 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-terre-haute-tribune-isu-notre-dame/182030467/ The Terre Haute Tribune ISU, Notre Dame suffer losses October 24, 1971 September 30, 2025 Newspapers.com October 30 1:31 p.m. w y 20 California California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA 28–0 54,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/ventura-county-star-trojans-blast-bears/182094575/ Ventura County Star-Free Press Trojans blast Bears, 28–0 behind QB Jimmy Jones October 31, 1971 September 30, 2025 Newspapers.com November 6 w y 17 Washington State Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 30–20 57,432 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-breeze-trojans-troubled-despit/182094679/ The Daily Breeze Trojans troubled despite victory November 7, 1971 September 30, 2025 Newspapers.com November 13 w y 15 Washington 19 Husky Stadium Seattle, WA 13–12 59,800 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-herald-raes-field-goal-earns/182094823/ The Times-Herald Rae's field goal earns Troy win November 14, 1971 September 30, 2025 Newspapers.com November 20 t 15 UCLA Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA Victory Bell 7–7 68,426 https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-bad-punt-helps-u/182094924/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Bad punt helps UCLA tie Southern Cal, 7–7 November 21, 1971 September 30, 2025 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1971 Southern California) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/130934 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics September 30, 2025 Game summaries At Notre Dame USC 14 14 0 0 Notre Dame 7 0 7 0 October 23 Notre Dame Stadium • Notre Dame, Indiana 1:30 p.m. EST 59,075 Jerry Markbreit yes 1 USC Garrison 31-yard pass from Jones (Rae kick) USC 7-0 1 ND Huff 1-yard run (Thomas kick) Tie 7-7 1 USC Garrison 24-yard pass from Rae (Rae kick) USC 14-7 2 USC Cunningham 1-yard run (Rae kick) USC 21-7 2 USC Dyer 53-yard interception return (Rae kick) USC 28-7 3 ND Cieszkowski 4-yard run (Thomas kick) USC 28-14 yes Notre Dame Falls 28-14 The Palm Beach Post October 24, 1971 At Washington USC Trojans 2; text-align:center collapsed #15 USC Trojans (5–4) at #19 Washington Huskies (7–2) November 13 USC 3 0 7 3 Washington 6 0 0 6 Husky Stadium, Seattle, Washington 59,800 "Rae Boots Trojans Past Huskies, 13-12." Eugene Register-Guard. 1971 Nov 14. Retrieved 2021-Dec-06. First quarter USC – Mike Rae 34-yard field goal. USC 3–0. WASH – John Brady 21-yard pass from Sonny Sixkiller (kick failed). Washington 6–3. Drive: 2 plays, 31 yards. Second quarter No scoring Third quarter USC – Jimmy Jones 7-yard run (Mike Rae kick). USC 10–6. Fourth quarter WASH – Pete Taggares 2-yard run (run failed). Washington 12–10. Drive: 48 yards. USC – Mike Rae 28-yard field goal. USC 13–12. Jimmy Jones sets school record for total career touchdowns (42), breaking the old mark held by Mort Kaer. Personnel 1971 USC Trojans f 77 Jr Pete Adams OT y Dave Brown OL 39 Jr Sam Cunningham RB y Allen Gallaher OL y Edsel Garrison WR Allan Graf OL Lou Harris RB Charles Hinton RB Bill Holland RB 8 Sr Jimmy Jones QB y Jimmy Jones (quarterback) Manfred Moore RB Mike Morgan WR 6 Jr Mike Rae QB K y Steve Riley OL Mike Ryan OL Bob Shaputis OL Lynn Swann WR y Chris Vella TE 75 Sr John Vella OT y C Ray Washmera RB 89 Jr Charle Young TE y Charles Anthony LB Bruce Dyer DB Bob Eriksen LB Steve Fate DB George Follett DL 94 Jr John Grant John Grant (American football) DE y Willie Hall LB y Willie Hall (American football) C Greg Marderian DT y Mike McGirr DL John Papadakis LB Artimus Parker DB John Skiles DL 46 Sr Skip Thomas DB y Scott Weber DL Dave Boulware P *John McKay *Craig Fertig Wayne Fontes References USC Category:USC Trojans football seasons USC Trojans football