2016 USC Trojans football team

American college football season January 2019 February 2026 2016 USC Trojans football USC Trojans logo.svg 100 Pac-12 Conference South Division Pac-12 5 3 10–3 7–2 Clay Helton 1st Tee Martin Multiple 2nd Clancy Pendergast 2nd 5–2 4 Max Browne Zach Banner Michael Hutchings Adoree' Jackson Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Rose Bowl champion Rose Bowl W 52–49 vs. Penn State The 2016 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California in the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They played their home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum as part of the South Division of the Pac-12 Conference. They were led by head coach Clay Helton in his first full season after replacing Steve Sarkisian in the sixth game of the 2015 season. They finished the season 10–3, 7–2 in Pac-12 play to finish in second place in the South Division. They were invited to the Rose Bowl where they defeated Big Ten Conference champion Penn State. Personnel Coaching staff Name Position Seasons atUSC Alma mater Before USC Clay Helton Head coach 6 Houston (1994) Memphis – Oc coordinator (2009)John Baxter Special teams coordinator / tight ends coach 5 Iowa State (1987) Michigan – St coordinator (2015) Ronnie Bradford Secondary coach 1 Colorado (1995) LA Tech – DB Coach / st coordinator (2015) Neil Callaway Offensive line coach 1 Alabama (1977) Western Kentucky – OL Coach (2015)Tyson Helton Quarterbacks coach / pass game coordinator 1 Houston (1999) Western Kentucky – QB Coach / offensive coordinator (2015) Tee Martin Offensive coordinator / wide receivers coach 5 Tennessee (2000) Kentucky – WR Coach (2011)Johnny Nansen Outside linebackers coach / recruiting coordinator / assistant head coach 3 Washington State (1997) Washington – St coordinator / rb coach (2013)Clancy PendergastDefensive coordinator / inside linebackers coach 3 Arizona (1990) San Francisco 49ers – LB Coach (2015)Tommie RobinsonTailbacks Coach / run game coordinator 2 Troy (1985) Texas – TB Coach (2015)Kenechi UdezeDefensive line coach 2 USC (2003) Pittsburgh – Assistant strength and conditioning coach (2014) Ivan Lewis Strength and conditioning 3 San Diego (2003) Washington – Strength and conditioning (2013) Roster 2016 USC Trojans Football rosterQuarterback 10 Jalen Greene – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore (6′1, 195) (+WR) 14 Sam Darnold – 10px|Redshirt Freshman (6′4, 215) 15 Thomas Fitts – 10px|Redshirt Freshman (6′2, 195) 16 Holden Thomas – Freshman (6′5, 195) 19 Matt Fink – Freshman (6′3, 180) * Tailback 16 Dominic Davis – Sophomore (5′10, 175) (+WR) 22 Justin Davis – Senior (6′1, 195) 25 Ronald Jones II – Sophomore (6′0, 185) 26 James Toland IV – 10px|Redshirt Junior (5′11, 185) 28 Aca'Cedric Ware – Sophomore (6′0, 200) 29 Vavae Malepeai – Freshman (6′0, 190) * Fullback 38 Chris Edmondson – Freshman (5′11, 210) * 47 Reuben Peters – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore (6′0, 225) Wide receiver  1 Darreus Rogers – Senior (6′1, 215)  6 Michael Pittman Jr. – Freshman (6′4, 210) *  7 Steven Mitchell – 10px|Redshirt Junior (5′10, 190)  9 JuJu Smith-Schuster – Junior (6′2, 215) 13 De'Quan Hampton – Senior (6′4, 220) 15 Isaac Whitney – 10px|Redshirt Senior (6′3, 205) 17 Josh Imatorbhebhe – Freshman (6′2, 210) * 21 Tyler Vaughns – Freshman (6′2, 180) * 23 Velus Jones Jr. – Freshman (6′0, 185) * 41 Milo Stewart – 10px|Redshirt Junior (5′9, 170) 44 Jake Russell – 10px|Redshirt Freshman (5′11, 170) 80 Deontay Burnett – Sophomore (6′0, 170) 81 Trevon Sidney – Freshman (5′11, 170) * 85 Jackson Boyer – 10px|Redshirt Junior (6′3, 195) Tight end 48 Taylor McNamara – 10px|Redshirt Senior (6′5, 245) 82 Tyler Petite – Sophomore (6′6, 235) 86 Cary Angeline – Freshman (6′6, 230) * 87 Alec Hursh – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore (6′3, 210) 88 Daniel Imatorbhebhe – 10px|Redshirt Freshman (6′4, 225)  Offensive lineman 50 Toa Lobendahn – C – Junior (6′3, 290) 51 Damien Mama – OG – Junior (6′4, 355) 56 Jordan Austin – OG-OT – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore (6′5, 280) 60 Viane Talamaivao – OG – Junior (6′2, 320) 62 Khaliel Rodgers – 10px|Redshirt Junior (6′3, 305) (+DT) 63 Roy Hemsley – OG-OT – 10px|Redshirt Freshman (6′5, 315) 65 Frank Martin II – OG-OT – Freshman (6′5, 310) * 66 Cole Smith – C – 10px|Redshirt Freshman (6′4, 280) 68 Jordan Simmons – OG – 10px|Redshirt Senior (6′4, 325) 70 Chuma Edoga – OT – Sophomore (6′4, 280) 72 Chad Wheeler – OT – 10px|Redshirt Senior (6′7, 280) 73 Zach Banner – OT – 10px|Redshirt Senior (6′9, 360) 74 Nico Falah – C-OT – 10px|Redshirt Junior (6′4, 285) 76 Clayton Johnston – OT – 10px|Redshirt Freshman (6′6, 290) 77 Chris Brown – OG – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore (6′5, 295) 78 Nathan Smith – OT – Freshman (6′6, 265) * Defensive tackle 44 Malik Dorton – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore (6′2, 275) 53 Kevin Scott – 10px|Redshirt Freshman (6′5, 300) 79 Connor Rossow – Freshman (6′2, 305) 92 Jacob Daniel – Sophomore (6′4, 325) 93 Liam Jimmons – Freshman (6′5, 265) * 94 Rasheem Green – Sophomore (6′5, 285) 95 Kenny Bigelow Jr. – 10px|Redshirt Junior (6′3, 290) 96 Stevie Tu'ikolovatu – 10px|Redshirt Senior (6′1, 320) 98 Josh Fatu – Junior (6′3, 290) Defensive end 45 Porter Gustin – Sophomore (6′5, 250) 49 Matt Bayle – 10px|Redshirt Freshman (6′2, 215) 89 Christian Rector – 10px|Redshirt Freshman (6′5, 260) 90 Connor Murphy – Freshman (6′7, 255) * 99 Oluwole Betiku Jr. – Freshman (6′3, 250) * Placekicker 39 Matt Boermeester – 10px|Redshirt Junior (6′0, 180) 46 Wyatt Schmidt – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore (6′3, 215) 49 Michael Brown – Freshman (6′2, 195) (Blueshirt) Punter 36 Chris Tilbey – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore (6′5, 220) 38 Reid Budrovich – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore (5′11, 185) 47 James Bermingham Jr. – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore (6′4, 185) Linebacker 10 John Houston Jr. – 10px|Redshirt Freshman (6′3, 220) 18 Quinton Powell – Senior (6′2, 205) 19 Michael Hutchings – Senior (6′1, 225) 34 Olajuwon Tucker – Junior (6′3, 235) 35 Cameron Smith – Sophomore (6′2, 245) 42 Uchenna Nwosu – Junior (6′3, 210) 50 Grant Moore – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore (6′0, 220) 51 Joel Foy – 10px|Redshirt Junior (6′1, 225) 52 Christian Herrera – 10px|Redshirt Junior (6′1, 210) 56 Jordan Iosefa – Freshman (6′2, 215) * Cornerback  1 Jack Jones – Freshman (5′11, 170) *  2 Adoree' Jackson – Junior (5′11, 185) (+WR & RET)  8 Iman Marshall – Sophomore (6′2, 200) 14 Isaiah Langley – Sophomore (6′0, 165) 17 Keyshawn Pie Young – Freshman (5′11, 175) 23 Jonathan Lockett – Junior (5′11, 180) 27 Ajene Harris – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore (5′11, 185) (+WR) 29 Kevin Carrasco – 10px|Redshirt Junior (6′0, 185) 34 Yoofi Quansah – 10px|Redshirt Junior (5′8, 165) 38 Jalen Jones – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore (5′8, 155) Safety  4 Chris Hawkins – 10px|Redshirt Junior (5′11, 190)  7 Marvell Tell – Sophomore (6′2, 190) 21 Jamel Cook – Freshman (6′3, 185) * 22 Leon McQuay III – Senior (6′1, 190) 24 John Plattenburg – Junior (5′11, 185) 26 Davonte Nunnery – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore (5′10, 205) 28 C.J. Pollard – Freshman (6′1, 185) * 30 Ykili Ross – 10px|Redshirt Freshman (6′2, 185) (+CB) 31 Richard Hagestad – Freshman (6′1, 205) 37 Matt Lopes – 10px|Redshirt Junior (5′11, 185) 41 Deion Hart – 10px|Redshirt Senior (6′0, 195) Long snappers 61 Jake Olson – 10px|Redshirt Freshman (6′4, 195) 92 Zach Smith – Senior (6′1, 220) : 2016 USC Trojans Football Commits (January 24, 2016) Returning starters USC returns 32 starters in 2016, including 17 on offense, 13 on defense, and two on special teams. Key departures include Cody Kessler (QB – 14 games), Tre Madden (TB – 6 games), Jahleel Pinner (FB – 4 games), Max Tuerk (C – 5 games), Antwaun Woods (NT – 13 games), Delvon Simmons (DT – 14 games), Greg Townsend Jr. (DE – 13 games), Claude Pelon (DE – 2 games), Su'a Cravens (LB – 14 games), Scott Felix (LB – 10 games), Anthony Sarao (LB – 13 games), Lamar Dawson (LB – 1 game), Kevon Seymour (CB – 4 games), Alex Wood (K – 13 games), Kris Albarado (P – 14 games). Other departures include Soma Vainuku (FB), Connor Spears (TE). Offense (17) Player Class Position Games started Justin Davis Senior Tailback 8 games JuJu Smith-Schuster Junior Wide receiver 14 games Darreus Rogers Senior Wide receiver 11 games Steven Mitchell Junior 10px|Redshirt Wide receiver 6 games Jalen Greene Sophomore 10px|Redshirt Wide receiver 3 games Isaac Whitney Senior 10px|Redshirt Wide receiver 1 game Taylor McNamara Senior 10px|Redshirt Tight end 14 games Tyler Petite Sophomore Tight end 2 games Zach Banner Senior 10px|Redshirt Offensive tackle 13 games Chad Wheeler Senior 10px|Redshirt Offensive tackle 13 games Damien Mama Junior Offensive guard 13 games Toa Lobendahn Junior Offensive line 7 games Viane Talamaivao Junior Offensive guard 9 games Khaliel Rodgers Junior 10px|Redshirt Center 6 games Chuma Edoga Sophomore Offensive tackle 2 games Chris Brown Sophomore 10px|Redshirt Offensive line 2 games Nico Falah Junior 10px|Redshirt Offensive line 1 games Defense (13) Player Class Position Games started Noah Jefferson Sophomore Defensive tackle 1 game Cameron Smith Sophomore Inside linebacker 9 games Olajuwon Tucker Sophomore Inside linebacker 3 games Porter Gustin Sophomore Outside Linebacker 2 games Michael Hutchings Senior Inside linebacker 1 game Uchenna Nwosu Junior Linebacker 1 game Adoree' Jackson Junior Cornerback Wide receiver 13 games 1 game Iman Marshall Sophomore Cornerback 12 games Jonathan Lockett Junior Cornerback 2 games Chris Hawkins Junior 10px|Redshirt Safety 14 games John Plattenburg Junior Safety 8 games Leon McQuay III Senior Safety 2 games Marvell Tell Sophomore Safety 2 games Special teams (2) Player Class Position Games started Matt Boermeester Junior 10px|Redshirt Kicker 14 games Zach Smith Senior Long snapper 14 games Depth chart Spread Option 5-2 Yes Yes Yes Sam Darnold Jalen Greene Matt Fink Ronald Jones II Justin Davis Aca'Cedric Ware Reuben Peters – – JuJu Smith-Schuster De'Quan Hampton Jackson Boyer Darreus Rogers Isaac Whitney Trevon Sidney Deontay Burnett Michael Pittman Jr. Josh Imatorbhebhe Taylor McNamara Tyler Petite Daniel Imatorbhebhe Chad Wheeler Chuma Edoga – Damien Mama Chris Brown Roy Hemsley Nico Falah Cole Smith – Viane Talamaivao Jordan Austin – Zach Banner Jordan Simmons Clayton Johnston Michael Hutchings Quinton Powell John Houston Jr. Cameron Smith Olajuwon Tucker Jordan Iosefa Marvell Tell John Plattenburg – Leon McQuay III Chris Hawkins Matt Lopes SS Adoree' Jackson Jack Jones Isaiah Langley Iman Marshall Ajene Harris Ykili Ross Porter Gustin Connor Murphy – Malik Dorton Kevin Scott Liam Jimmons Stevie Tu'ikolovatu Jacob Daniel – Rasheem Green Christian Rector – Uchenna Nwosu Oluwole Betiku Jr. – OLB Matt Boermeester Chris Tilbey Adoree' Jackson & Jack Jones & Steven Mitchell Adoree' Jackson & Jack Jones & Deontay Burnett Zach Smith Wyatt Schmidt – Dominic Davis – TB – James Toland IV – TB- Tyler Vaughns – WR- Velus Jones Jr. – WR – Frank Martin II – OL - Jamel Cook – DB Out (Season) – Vavae Malepeai – TB – Steven Mitchell – WR – Nathan Smith – OT - Toa Lobendahn – C – Kenny Bigelow Jr. – DT – Jonathan Lockett – CB Out - Khaliel Rodgers – C- Josh Fatu – DT- Keyshawn 'Pie' Young – CB Suspension – Jabari Ruffin – LB (Transfer out) - Max Browne – QB – E.J. Price – OT – Noah Jefferson – DT 110 Yes 100 No Official Depth Chart 2016 True Freshman Double Position : * Recruiting class yes 2016 Oluwole Betiku #8 DE Gardena, CA Junipero Serra High School 6 4 246 January 11, 2016 (Signed) / December 25, 2015 (Committed) 5 5 4 Jamel Cook #3 S Miami, FL Miami Central High School 6 4 192 February 3, 2016 (Signed) / February 3, 2016 (Committed) 4 4 4 E.J. Price #8 OT Lawrenceville, GA Archer High School 6 6 324 February 3, 2016 (Signed) / February 3, 2016 (Committed) 4 4 4 Matt Fink #3 QB-DT Glendora, CA Glendora High School 6 3 179 January 11, 2016 (Signed) / May 4, 2015 (Committed) 3 3 4 Tyler Vaughns #12 WR La Puente, CA Bishop Amat High School 6 2 180 February 3, 2016 (Signed) / August 19, 2015 (Committed) 5 4 4 Jack Jones #10 CB Long Beach, CA Long Beach Polytechnic High School 5 10 157 February 3, 2016 (Signed) / February 3, 2016 (Committed) 5 5 4 Josh Imatorbhebhe #15 WR Suwanee, GA North Gwinnett High School 6 2 205 January 11, 2016 (Signed) / May 18, 2015 (Committed) 4 4 4 Trevon Sidney #8 ATH (WR / DB) La Puente, CA Bishop Amat High School 5 11 164 February 3, 2016 (Signed) / July 10, 2015 (Committed) 4 4 4 Frank Martin II #19 OT Santa Ana, CA Mater Dei High School 6 5 302 February 3, 2016 (Signed) / April 16, 2015 (Committed) 4 4 4 Keyshawn Pie Young #15 ATH (WR / DB) Miami, FL Miami Senior High School 5 11 163 February 3, 2016 (Signed) / February 3, 2016 (Committed) 3 3 4 Cary Angeline #8 TE-Y Exton, PA Downingtown East High School 6 7 230 February 3, 2016 (Signed) / June 26, 2015 (Committed) 4 4 4 Michael Pittman Jr. #45 WR Westlake Village, CA Oaks Christian High School 6 4 205 January 11, 2016 (Signed) / July 4, 2015 (Committed) 5 4 4 C.J. Pollard #16 S Gardena, CA Junipero Serra High School 6 1 183 January 11, 2016 (Signed) / July 9, 2015 (Committed) 4 4 4 Vavae Malepeai #20 TB Mililani, HI Mililani High School 6 0 204 February 3, 2016 (Signed) / February 3, 2016 (Committed) 4 4 4 Nathan Smith #36 OT Murrieta, CA Murrieta High School 6 6 259 January 11, 2016 (Signed) / April 15, 2015 (Committed) 4 4 3 Connor Murphy #58 DE Phoenix, AZ Brophy Prep 6 7 249 February 3, 2016 (Signed) / February 3, 2016 (Committed) 4 4 4 Liam Jimmons #66 DE Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach High School 6 4 235 January 11, 2016 (Signed) / June 14, 2015 (Committed) 3 3 3 Velus Jones Jr. #73 WR Saraland, AL Saraland High School 5 11 180 February 3, 2016 (Signed) / January 23, 2016 (Committed) 3 3 4 Jordan Iosefa #71 OLB Honolulu, HI Saint Louis School 6 3 216 February 3, 2016 (Signed) / June 15, 2015 (Committed) 3 3 3 Josh Fatu JuCo DT Long Beach, CA Long Beach City College 6 2 280 February 3, 2016 (Signed) / February 3, 2016 (Committed) 3 3 Stevie Tu'ikolovatu DT Salt Lake City, UT University of Utah 6 1 320 June 16, 2016 (Transfer) Michael Brown K Temecual, CA Linefield Christian School 6 2 195 2017 Blue Shirt / February 1, 2015 (Committed) 2 – – Damon Johnson #10 LS Glendora, CA Glendora High School 6 0 205 Walk-On / February 3, 2016 (Signed) 2 2 2 Thomas Holden QB Los Angeles, CA Brentwood High School 6 5 195 Walk-On / February 5, 2016 (Signed) – – – Connor Rossow DT Santa Ana, CA Mater Dei High School 6 2 305 Walk-On / August 4, 2016 (Signed) – – – Chris Edmondson TB Cibolo, TX Clemens High School 5 11 210 Walk-On / August 4, 2016 (Signed) – – – Christian Herrera MLB Gardena, CA El Camino JC 6 1 210 2016 (Transfer) 2016 USC Signee List 2016 ? #14 ? September 1, 2016 yes Scholarship distribution chart Position Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior 2017 commit (13) 2017 signed 2018 commit (4) QB 3 (1) Sam Darnold Matt Fink Jalen Greene – – Jack Sears Matt Corral TB 6 (1) Vavae Malepeai Dominic Davis Ronald Jones II Aca'Cedric Ware James Toland IV Justin Davis Stephen Carr - FB 1 – Reuben Peters – – - - WR 11 (1) Josh Imatorbhebhe Velus Jones Jr. Michael Pittman Jr. Trevon Sidney Tyler Vaughns Deontay Burnett Steven Mitchell Jr. Juju Smith-Schuster De'Quan Hampton Darreus Rogers Isaac Whitney Marlon Williams - TE 4 (1) Cary Angeline Daniel Imatorbhebhe Tyler Petite – Taylor McNamara Erik Krommenhoek - OL 16 (3) Roy Hemsley Clayton Johnston Frank Martin II Cole Smith Nathan Smith Jordan Austin Chris Brown Chuma Edoga Nico Falah Toa Lobendahn Damien Mama Khaliel Rodgers Viane Talamaivao Zach Banner Jordan Simmons Chad Wheeler Brett Neilon Alijah Vera-Tucker Andrew Vorhees - DT 8 Liam Jimmons Kevin Scott Jacob Daniel Malik Dorton Rasheem Green Kenny Bigelow Jr. Josh Fatu Stevie Tu'ikolovatu - - DE / OLB 4 (3) Oluwole Betiku Jr. Connor Murphy Christian Rector Porter Gustin – – Hunter Echols Terrance Lang Jacob Lichtenstein Bo Calvert Raymond Scott ILB 7 (1) John Houston Jr. Jordan Iosefa Cameron Smith Uchenna Nwosu Olajuwon Tucker Michael Hutchings Quinton Powell Juliano Falaniko - CB 7 Jack Jones Keyshawn Pie Young Ajene Harris Isaiah Langley Iman Marshall Adoree' Jackson Jonathan Lockett – - Marcus Johnson S 8 (1) Jamel Cook C.J. Pollard Ykili Ross Marvell Tell Chris Hawkins Matt Lopes John Plattenburg Leon McQuay C.J. Miller - SP 4 (1) Michael Brown Chris Tilbey Matt Boermeester Zach Smith Damon Johnson - ATH (3) x x x x Juwan Burgess Randal Grimes Tayler Katoa - redshirt year used / redshirt year eligible / * : Former walk-on – 85 scholarships permitted, 79 currently allotted to players. (Note: Max Browne, E.J. Price, Noah Jefferson, Jabari Ruffin & Scott Felix is still "counts" for 2016, bringing the total to 84). – USC added one "blueshirt" who will count towards the class of 2017: Kicker Michael Brown. – USC can sign 25 players in the class of 2017. 2016 NFL draft 2016 NFL draft Round Pick Player Position NFL team 2 53 (22) Su'a Cravens (Junior) Outside linebacker / Safety Washington Redskins 3 66 (3) Max Tuerk Center San Diego Chargers 3 93 (30) Cody Kessler Quarterback Cleveland Browns 6 218 (43) Kevon Seymour Cornerback Buffalo Bills UFA – Claude Pelon Defensive tackle New York Jets UFA – Tre Madden Tailback Seattle Seahawks UFA – Soma Vainuku Fullback Houston Texans UFA – Greg Townsend Jr. Defensive end Oakland Raiders UFA – Delvon Simmons Defensive tackle Indianapolis Colts UFA – Antwaun Woods Defensive tackle Tennessee Titans UFA – Anthony Sarao Linebacker Indianapolis Colts UFA – Jahleel Pinner Fullback – UFA – Lamar Dawson Linebacker – Schedule 2016 AP Pacific September 3 5:00 p.m. l y y 20 Alabama 1 Advocare Classic AT&T Stadium Arlington, TX ABC 6–52 81,359 September 10 11:00 a.m. w y Utah State Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA P12N 45–7 62,487 September 17 5:00 p.m. l y Stanford 7 rivalry Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA ABC 10–27 48,763 September 23, 2016 6:30 p.m. l y Utah 24 Rice-Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City, UT FS1 27–31 46,133 October 1 5:30 p.m. w Arizona State Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA FOX 41–20 71,214 October 8 1:00 p.m. w Colorado 21 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA P12N 21–17 68,302 October 15 12:30 p.m. w y Arizona Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ FOX 48–14 55,463 October 27, 2016 7:30 p.m. w California Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA ESPN 45–24 61,725 November 5 4:00 p.m. w y Oregon Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA ESPN 45–20 74,625 November 12 4:30 p.m. w y 20 Washington 4 College GameDay Husky Stadium Seattle, WA FOX 26–13 72,364 November 19 7:30 p.m. w y 13 UCLA Victory Bell Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA ESPN 36–14 71,137 November 26 12:30 p.m. w y 12 Notre Dame Jeweled Shillelagh Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA ABC 45–27 72,402 January 2, 2017, 2017 2:00 p.m. w y y 9 Penn State 5 Rose Bowl) (College GameDay Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA ESPN 52–49 95,128 Game summaries Alabama #20 Trojans 3 0 3 0 #1 Crimson Tide 0 17 21 14 2016 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (Q1, 12:33) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 47 yard Field Goal – USC 3–0 (Q2, 7:54) ALA – #13 ArDarius Stewart 39 yard pass from #2 Jalen Hurts (#99 Adam Griffith kick) – ALA 7–3 (Q2, 3:30) ALA – #99 Adam Griffith 29 yard Field Goal – ALA 10–3 (Q2, 2:48) ALA – #26 Marlon Humphrey 18 yard interception return (#99 Adam Griffith kick) – ALA 17–3 (Q3, 13:53) ALA – #13 ArDarius Stewart 71 yard pass from #2 Jalen Hurts (#99 Adam Griffith kick) – ALA 24–3 (Q3, 11:01) ALA – #2 Jalen Hurts 7 yard run, (#99 Adam Griffith kick) – ALA 31–3 (Q3, 6:00) ALA – #2 Jalen Hurts 6 yard run, (#99 Adam Griffith kick) – ALA 38–3 (Q3, 2:38) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 41 yard Field Goal – ALA 38–6 (Q4, 13:16) ALA – #9 Bo Scarbrough 6 yard run, (#99 Adam Griffith kick) – ALA 45–6 (Q4, 9:34) ALA – #14 Gehrig Dieter 45 yard pass from #8 Blake Barnett (#99 Adam Griffith kick) – ALA 52–6 Utah State Aggies 0 0 7 0 Trojans 7 14 10 14 2016 Utah State Aggies football team (Q1, 11:55) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 3 yard pass from #4 Max Browne, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 7–0 (Q2, 8:08) USC – #80 Deontay Burnett 13 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 14–0 (Q2, 0:24) USC – #7 Steven Mitchell 2 yard pass from #4 Max Browne, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 21–0 (Q3, 6:43) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 20 yard Field Goal – USC 24–0 (Q3, 4:06) USC – #2 Adoree' Jackson 77 yard punt return (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 31–0 (Q3, 0:01) UTS – #83 Wyatt Houston 6 yard pass from #2 Kent Myers, (#63 Brock Warren kick) – USC 31–7 (Q4, 9:50) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 15 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 38–7 (Q4, 2:48) USC – #28 Aca'Cedric Ware 2 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 45–7 Stanford Trojans 3 0 7 0 #7 Cardinal 7 10 10 0 2016 Stanford Cardinal football team Stanford–USC football rivalry (Q1, 4:30) STA – #5 Christian McCaffrey 56 yard pass from #17 Ryan Burns, (#34 Conrad Ukropina kick) – STA 7–0 (Q1, 0:31) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 47 yard Field Goal – STA 7–3 (Q2, 9:34) STA – #34 Conrad Ukropina 31 yard Field Goal – STA 10–3 (Q2, 2:14) STA – #5 Christian McCaffrey 1 yard run – STA 17–3 (Q3, 11:35) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 1 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – STA 17–10 (Q3, 5:46) STA – #34 Conrad Ukropina 42 yard Field Goal – STA 20–10 (Q3, 3:37) STA – #3 Michael Rector 56 yard run, (#34 Conrad Ukropina kick) – STA 27–10 Utah Trojans 7 10 7 3 #24 Utes 7 3 7 14 2016 Utah Utes football team (Q1, 7:26) UTA – #3 Troy Williams 10 yard run, (#39 Andy Phillips kick) – UTA 7–0 (Q1, 7:19) USC – #2 Adoree' Jackson 100 yard kick return (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 7–7 (Q2, 6:48) UTA – #39 Andy Phillips 36 yard Field Goal – UTA 10–7 (Q2, 4:48) USC – #22 Justin Davis 14 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 14–10 (Q2, 0:40) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 32 yard Field Goal – USC 17–10 (Q3, 9:54) USC – #14 Sam Darnold 8 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 24–10 (Q3, 5:02) UTA – #54 Isaac Asiata recovered fumble, (#39 Andy Phillips kick) – USC 24–17 (Q4, 15:00) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 43 yard Field Goal – USC 27–17 (Q4, 9:54) UTA – #11 Raelon Singleton 11 yard pass from #3 Troy Williams, (#39 Andy Phillips kick) – USC 27–24 (Q4, 0:16) UTA – #12 Tim Patrick 11 yard pass from #3 Troy Williams, (#39 Andy Phillips kick) – UTA 31–27 Arizona State Sun Devils 6 0 0 14 Trojans 7 20 14 0 2016 Arizona State Sun Devils football team (Q1, 10:00) ASU – #5 Zane Gonzalez 40 yard Field Goal – ASU 3–0 (Q1, 4:38) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 5 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 7–3 (Q1, 0:45) ASU – #5 Zane Gonzalez 34 yard Field Goal – USC 7–6 (Q2, 10:03) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 3 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 14–6 (Q2, 4:45) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 49 yard Field Goal – USC 17–6 (Q2, 2:41) USC – #22 Justin Davis 37 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 24–6 (Q2, 0:25) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 46 yard Field Goal – USC 27–6 (Q3, 11:27) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 67 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 34–6 (Q3, 8:27) USC – #14 Sam Darnold 3 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 41–6 (Q4, 8:45) ASU – #80 Raymond Epps 13 yard pass from #2 Brady White, (#5 Zane Gonzalez kick) – USC 41–13 (Q4, 2:00) ASU – #22 Nick Ralston 10 yard run, (#5 Zane Gonzalez kick) – USC 41–20 Colorado #21 Buffaloes 0 0 7 10 Trojans 7 7 0 7 2016 Colorado Buffaloes football team (Q1, 3:38) USC – #88 Daniel Imatorbhebhe 32 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 7–0 (Q2, 3:54) USC – #82 Tyler Petite 11 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 14–0 (Q3, 11:34) COL – #23 Phillip Lindsay 67 yard pass from #4 Bryce Bobo, (#49 Davis Price kick) – USC 14–7 (Q4, 10:26) COL – #4 Bryce Bobo 12 yard pass from #12 Steven Montez, (#49 Davis Price kick) – USC 14–14 (Q4, 8:34) USC – #82 Tyler Petite 8 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 21–14 (Q4, 4:55) COL – #49 Davis Price 42 yard Field Goal – USC 21–17 Arizona Trojans 14 20 7 7 Arizona 7 0 0 7 2016 Arizona Wildcats football team (Q1, 10:34) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 5 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 7–0 (Q1, 5:44) ARI – #14 Khalil Tate 3 yard run, (#30 Josh Pollack kick) – USC 7–7 (Q1, 0:13) USC – #80 Deontay Burnett 11 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 14–7 (Q2, 13:50) USC – #88 Daniel Imatorbhebhe 32 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 21–7 (Q2, 4:14) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 3 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold – USC 27–7 (Q2, 0:34) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 39 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 34–7 (Q3, 10:37) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 46 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 41–7 (Q4, 13:16) ARI – #10 Samajie Grant 7 yard pass from #15 Matt Morin, (#30 Josh Pollack kick) – USC 41–14 (Q4, 11:38) USC – #28 Aca'Cedric Ware 21 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 48–7 California Golden Bears 0 10 7 7 Trojans 14 14 14 3 2016 California Golden Bears football team (Q1, 10:00) USC – #1 Darreus Rogers 3 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 7–0 (Q1, 4:34) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 16 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 14–0 (Q2, 12:13) USC – #80 Deontay Burnett 13 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 21–0 (Q2, 08:04) CAL – #5 Tre Watson 22 yard pass from #7 Davis Webb, (#9 Matt Anderson kick) – USC 21–7 (Q2, 1:54) CAL – #9 Matt Anderson 27 yard Field Goal – USC 21–10 (Q2, 0:35) USC – #1 Darreus Rogers 20 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 28–10 (Q3, 9:25) CAL – #7 Davis Webb 1 yard run, (#9 Matt Anderson kick) – USC 28–17 (Q3, 7:10) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 37 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 35–17 (Q3, 1:18) USC – #88 Daniel Imatorbhebhe 17 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 42–17 (Q4, 13:22) CAL – #1 Melquise Stovall 16 yard pass from #7 Davis Webb, (#9 Matt Anderson kick) – USC 42–24 (Q4, 2:42) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 32 yard Field Goal – USC 45–24 Oregon Ducks 6 0 7 7 Trojans 17 7 14 7 2016 Oregon Ducks football team (Q1, 12:18) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 35 yard Field Goal – USC 3–0 (Q1, 8:37) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 23 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 10–0 (Q1, 5:25) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 3 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 17–0 (Q1, 0:15) ORE – #6 Charles Nelson 25 yard run – USC 17–6 (Q2, 0:30) USC – #80 Deontay Burnett 3 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 24–6 (Q3, 13:51) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 66 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 31–6 (Q3, 9:57) ORE – #85 Pharaoh Brown 5 yard pass from #10 Justin Herbert, (#41 Aidan Schneider kick) – USC 31–13 (Q3, 2:47) USC – #48 Taylor McNamara 8 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 38–13 (Q4, 11:42) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 1 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 45–13 (Q4, 5:41) ORE – #9 Dakota Prukop 15 yard run, (#41 Aidan Schneider kick) – USC 45–20 Washington #20 Trojans 3 14 0 9 #4 Huskies 3 3 7 0 2016 Washington Huskies football team (Q1, 4:03) WASH – #48 Cameron Van Winkle 43 yard Field Goal – WASH 3–0 (Q1, 0:46) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 38 yard Field Goal – USC 3–3 (Q2, 9:00) USC – #1 Darreus Rogers 13 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 10–3 (Q2, 2:39) WASH – #48 Cameron Van Winkle 39 yard Field Goal – USC 10–6 (Q2, 0:34) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 4 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 17–6 (Q3, 8:33) USC – #1 John Ross 70 yard pass from #3 Jake Browning, (#48 Cameron Van Winkle kick) – USC 17–13 (Q4, 13:39) USC – #88 Daniel Imatorbhebhe 8 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 24–13 (Q4, 0:58) USC – Team Safety – USC 26–13 UCLA #13 Trojans 7 16 7 6 Bruins 7 7 0 0 2016 UCLA Bruins football team (Q1, 13:41) UCLA – #2 Jordan Lasley 56 yard pass from #12 Mike Fafaul, (#17 JJ Molson kick) – UCLA 7–0 (Q1, 9:54) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 1 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 7–7 (Q2, 13:34) UCLA – #2 Jordan Lasley 7 yard pass from #12 Mike Fafaul, (#17 JJ Molson kick) – UCLA 14–7 (Q2, 11:19) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 60 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 14–14 (Q2, 8:18) USC – #13 De'Quan Hampton 31 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold – USC 20–14 (Q2, 0:12) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 30 yard Field Goal – USC 23–14 (Q3, 10:01) USC – #13 De'Quan Hampton 6 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 30–14 (Q4, 13:38) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 32 yard Field Goal – USC 33–14 (Q4, 7:01) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 25 yard Field Goal – USC 36–14 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 7 0 14 6 #12 Trojans 10 14 14 7 2016 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team Notre Dame–USC football rivalry (Q1, 10:22) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 37 yard Field Goal USC 3–0 (Q1, 9:51) ND – #14 DeShone Kizer 1 Yd Run (Justin Yoon Kick) ND 7–3 (Q1, 7:08) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 51 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) USC 10–7 (Q2, 1:24) USC – #2 Adoree' Jackson 55 Yd Punt Return (Matt Boermeester Kick) USC 17–7 (Q2, 1:07) USC – #27 Ajene Harris 33 Yd Interception Return (Matt Boermeester Kick) USC 24–7 (Q3, 10:08) ND – #10 Chris Finke 14 Yd pass from DeShone Kizer (Justin Yoon Kick) USC 24–14 (Q3, 7:41) USC – #2 Adoree' Jackson 52 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Matt Boermeester Kick) USC 31–14 (Q3, 1:41) ND – #29 Kevin Stepherson 29 Yd pass from DeShone Kizer (Justin Yoon Kick) USC 31–21 (Q3, 0:47) USC – #2 Adoree' Jackson 97 Yd Kickoff Return (Matt Boermeester Kick) USC 38–21 (Q4, 9:40) USC – #9 Juju Smith-Schuster 2 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Matt Boermeester Kick) USC 45–21 (Q4, 1:02) ND – #6 Equanimeous St. Brown 15 Yd pass from Malik Zaire (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) USC 45–27 Penn State (Rose Bowl) #9 USC 13 14 8 17 #5 Penn State 0 21 28 0 2016 Penn State Nittany Lions football team 2017 Rose Bowl (Q1, 10:39) USC – #80 Deontay Burnett 26 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 7–0 (Q1, 4:46) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 22 yard Field Goal – USC 10–0 (Q1, 9:26) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 44 yard Field Goal – USC 13–0 (Q2, 11:50) PSU – #26 Saquon Barkley 24 yard run, (#95 Tyler Davis kick) – USC 13–7 (Q2, 10:15) USC – #80 Deontay Burnett 3 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 20–7 (Q2, 8:49) PSU – #12 Chris Godwin 30 yard pass from #9 Trace McSorley, (#95 Tyler Davis kick) – USC 20–14 (Q2, 6:20) USC – #1 Darreus Rogers 3 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 27–14 (Q2, 1:00) PSU – #88 Mike Gesicki 11 yard pass from #9 Trace McSorley, (#95 Tyler Davis kick) – USC 27–21 (Q3, 13:22) PSU – #26 Saquon Barkley 79 yard run, (#95 Tyler Davis kick) – PSU 28–27 (Q3, 11:38) PSU – #12 Chris Godwin 72 yard pass from #9 Trace McSorley, (#95 Tyler Davis kick) – PSU 35–27 (Q3, 10:31) PSU – #9 Trace McSorley 3 yard run, (#95 Tyler Davis kick) – PSU 42–27 (Q3, 6:54) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 13 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (2pts Good) – PSU 42–35 (Q3, 2:00) PSU – #26 Saquon Barkley 7 yard pass from #9 Trace McSorley, (#95 Tyler Davis kick) – PSU 49–35 (Q4, 8:19) USC – #4January 2, 2017 USC's Ronald Jones honors Joe McKnight at Rose Bowl http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000768675/printable/uscs-ronald-jones-honors-joe-mcknight-at-rose-bowl dead https://web.archive.org/web/20170103171341/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000768675/printable/uscs-ronald-jones-honors-joe-mcknight-at-rose-bowl January 3, 2017 January 2, 2017 NFL.com Ronald Jones II 3 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – PSU 49–42 (Q4, 1:27) USC – #80 Deontay Burnett 27 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 49–49 (Q4, 0:00) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 46 yard Field Goal – USC 52–49 Rankings 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings 15 9 20 17 NR RV NR NR NR NR NR NR NR RV NR RV RV RV RV RV RV RV NR RV RV 20 15 19 13 12 12 12 10 11 11 9 9 9 3 5 Statistics Team As of November 20, 2016. Team statistics USC Opponents Scoring & Efficiency Points 350 239 Total Time Possession 5:42:57 5:17:03 Average Time Per Game 31:51 28:09 First Downs 266 203 Rushing 117 78 Passing 132 105 Penalty 17 20 3rd–Down Conversions 72/151 58/162 4th–Down Conversions 7/14 13/23 Red Zone Scoring 40/50 25/31 Red Zone Touchdowns 31/50 19/31 Penalties – Yards 82–723 51–468 Yards Per Game 65.7 42.5 Offense Total Offense 5,215 3,900 Total Plays 813 749 Average Plays Per Game 74 68 Average Yards Per Play 6.4 5.2 Average Per Yards Game 474.1 354.5 Rushing Yards 2,280 1,450 Rushing Attempts 434 378 Average Per Rush 5.3 3.8 Average Per Game 207.3 131.8 Rushing TDs 16 12 Passing yards 2,935 2,450 Comp–Att 252–379 211–371 Comp % 66.5 56.9 Average Per Pass 7.7 6.6 Average Per Catch 11.6 11.6 Average Per Game 266.8 222.7 Passing TDs 26 17 Interceptions 10 10 Defense INT Returns: # – Yards 10–45 10–135 INT Touchdowns 0 1 Fumbles Recovered: # – Yards 5–26 8–34 Fumble recovery Touchdowns 0 0 QB Sacks: # – Yards 19–138 11–77 Touchdowns 0 1 Safeties 1 0 Special teams Kickoffs: # – Yards 69–4,390 52–3,004 Average Yards Per Kick 63.6 57.8 Net Kick Average 42.4 37.1 Touchbacks 36 17 Onside Kicks: # – Recovered 0–0 0–0 Punts: # – Yards 40–1,509 58–2,385 Average Yards Per Punt 37.7 41.1 Net Punt Average 36.3 34.1 Touchbacks 2 4 Kickoff Returns: # – Yards 29–652 30–567 Average Yards Per Return 22.5 18.9 Kickoff return Touchdowns 1 0 Punt Returns: # – Yards 21–329 4–18 Average Yards Per Return 15.7 4.5 Punt return Touchdowns 1 0 Field Goals: # – Attempts 14–19 10–13 Longest Field Goal: Yards 49 43 PAT: # – Attempts 42–43 29–30 Non-conference opponents USC 10 14 13 14 All opponents 0 17 28 14 Pac-12 opponents USC 79 108 70 42 Pac-12 opponents 43 33 45 59 Offense Passing statistics # NAME POS RAT CMP ATT YDS AVG CMP% TD INT LONG 14 Sam Darnold QB 162.4 194 284 2,428 12.5 68.3 24 8 67 4 Max Browne QB 112.2 58 92 507 8.7 63.0 2 2 38 19 Matt Fink QB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 Jalen Greene QB-WR 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 – Team – 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 148.9 252 379 2,935 11.6 66.5 26 10 67 OPPONENTS 122.1 211 371 2,450 11.6 56.9 17 10 71 Rushing statistics # NAME POS CAR YDS AVG LONG TD 25 Ronald Jones II TB 141 893 6.3 66 10 22 Justin Davis TB 94 528 5.6 50 2 28 Aca'Cedric Ware TB 76 389 5.1 37 2 16 Dominic Davis TB 18 130 7.2 85 0 26 James Toland IV TB 13 69 5.3 10 0 – Team – 9 −11 −1.2 0 0 14 Sam Darnold QB 54 214 4.0 18 2 4 Max Browne QB 9 −23 −2.6 17 0 10 Jalen Greene QB-WR 4 12 3.0 20 0 9 JuJu Smith-Schuster WR 4 25 6.2 20 0 80 Deontay Burnett WR 3 31 10.3 15 0 2 Adoree' Jackson CB 4 37 9.2 17 0 24 Ajene Harris CB 1 14 14.0 14 0 36 Chris Tilbey P 1 −17 −17.0 −17 0 46 Wyatt Schmidt H 1 −8 −8.0 −8 0 7 Steven Mitchell Jr. WR 2 −3 −1.5 2 0 TOTALS 434 2,280 5.3 85 16 OPPONENTS 378 1,450 3.8 73 12 Receiving statistics # NAME POS REC YDS AVG LONG TD 9 JuJu Smith-Schuster WR 59 758 12.8 67 8 1 Darreus Rogers WR 47 605 12.9 46 3 80 Deontay Burnett WR 38 424 11.2 40 4 7 Steven Mitchell WR 24 226 9.4 23 1 13 De'Quan Hampton WR 7 73 10.4 31 2 6 Michael Pittman Jr. WR 6 82 13.7 21 0 10 Jalen Greene WR-QB 6 73 12.2 15 0 15 Isaac Whitney WR 2 24 12.0 17 0 17 Josh Imatorbhebhe WR 0 0 0.0 0 0 21 Tyler Vaughns WR 0 0 0.0 0 0 81 Trevon Sidney WR 0 0 0.0 0 0 85 Velus Jones Jr. WR 0 0 0.0 0 0 48 Taylor McNamara TE 10 93 9.3 27 1 82 Tyler Petite TE 10 156 15.6 38 2 88 Daniel Imatorbhebhe TE 14 219 15.6 37 4 86 Cary Angeline TE 0 0 0.0 0 0 25 Ronald Jones II TB 9 73 8.1 16 1 22 Justin Davis TB 13 98 7.5 27 0 16 Dominic Davis TB 4 19 4.8 8 0 28 Aca'Cedric Ware TB 3 9 3.0 6 0 73 Zach Banner OT 0 3 0.0 0 0 TOTALS 252 2,935 11.6 67 26 OPPONENTS 211 2,450 11.6 71 17 Defense Defense statistics # NAME POS SOLO AST TOT TFL-YDS SACK-YDS INT-YDS BU PD QBH FR-YDS FF BLK SAF TD 44 Malik Dorton DT 5 4 9 1.5–16 1.0–15 0–0 1 1 – 0–0 – – – – 53 Kevin Scott DT 0 0 0 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – 62 Khaliel Rodgers DT 0 0 0 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – 91 Noah Jefferson DT 2 1 3 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – 92 Jacob Daniel DT 5 1 6 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – 93 Liam Jimmons DT 0 0 0 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – 94 Rasheem Green DT 17 27 44 5.0–28 4.5–27 0–0 4 4 1 0–0 1 2 – – 95 Kenny Bigelow Jr. DT 0 0 0 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – 96 Stevie Tu'ikolovatu DT 20 20 40 1.5–3 0.0–0 0–0 1 1 – 0–0 – – – – 98 Josh Fatu DT 12 7 19 1.5–5 1.0–5 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – 40 Jabari Ruffin DE 2 0 2 1.0–3 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – 45 Porter Gustin DE 37 19 56 10.5–44 4.0–31 0–0 4 4 1 0–0 – – – – 89 Christian Rector DE 2 3 5 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – 90 Connor Murphy DE 4 0 4 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 1–0 – – – – 99 Oluwole Betiku Jr. DE 0 0 0 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – 10 Chris Houston Jr. LB 10 3 13 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – 18 Quinton Powell LB 10 3 13 2.0–7 1.0–6 0–0 1 1 – 0–0 – – – – 19 Michael Hutchings LB 30 29 59 5.0–21 2.0–15 0–0 1 1 – 0–0 – – – – 34 Olajuwon Tucker LB 6 3 9 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – 35 Cameron Smith LB 40 29 69 6.0–17 1.0–6 0–0 4 4 – 1–0 1 – – – 42 Uchenna Nwosu LB 22 21 43 7.0–32 2.5–11 0–0 4 4 2 0–0 1 – – – 56 Jordan Iosefa LB 6 3 9 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – 1 Jack Jones CB 10 2 12 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 1 1 – 0–0 – – – – 2 Adoree' Jackson CB 41 8 49 2.0–4 0.0–0 4–0 9 13 – 2–26 – – – – 8 Iman Marshall CB 32 11 43 3.0–5 0.0–0 2–12 7 9 – 0–0 – – – – 14 Isaiah Langley CB 6 1 7 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – 17 Keyshawn 'Pie' Young CB 0 0 0 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – 23 Jonathan Lockett CB 11 6 17 0.5–1 0.0–0 1–0 3 4 – 0–0 – – – – 27 Ajene Harris CB 12 9 21 1.5–3 0.0–0 1–33 4 5 – 1–0 1 – – – 4 Chris Hawkins S 37 4 41 4.0–16 1.0–10 0–0 2 2 1 0–0 2 – – – 7 Marvel Tell S 24 15 39 2.0–7 0.0–0 1–0 2 3 – 0–0 – – – – 21 Jamel Cook S 0 0 0 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – 22 Leon McQuay S 24 16 40 4.0–19 1.0–12 1–0 4 5 – 0–0 – – – – 24 John Plattenburg S 1 0 1 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – 28 C.J. Pollard S 0 0 0 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – 30 Ykili Ross S 2 0 2 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 1 1 – 0–0 – – – – 37 Matt Lopes S 3 1 4 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – – Team – 1 0 1 1.0–2 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – 1 – 6 Michael Pittman Jr. WR 4 0 4 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 1 1 – – 9 JuJu Smith-Schuster WR 2 0 2 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – 14 Sam Darnold QB 2 0 2 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – 80 Deontay Burnett WR 2 0 2 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – 26 James Toland IV TB 2 0 2 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – 1 Darreus Rogers WR 1 0 1 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – 28 Aca'Cedric Ware TB 1 0 1 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – 60 Viane Talamaivao OG 1 0 1 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – 30 Matt Boermeester K 1 0 1 0.0–0 0.0–0 0–0 – – – 0–0 – – – – TOTAL 450 246 696 59–233 19–138 10–45 53 63 5 5–26 7 3 1 0 OPPONENTS 510 270 780 51–182 11–77 10–135 40 50 5 8–34 9 0 0 1 Key: POS: Position, SOLO: Solo Tackles, AST: Assisted Tackles, TOT: Total Tackles, TFL: Tackles-for-loss, SACK: Quarterback Sacks, INT: Interceptions, BU: Passes Broken Up, PD: Passes Defended, QBH: Quarterback Hits, FR: Fumbles Recovered, FF: Forced Fumbles, BLK: Kicks or Punts Blocked, SAF: Safeties, TD : Touchdown Special teams Kicking statistics # NAME POS XPM XPA XP% FGM FGA FG% 1–19 20–29 30–39 40–49 50+ LNG PTS 39 Matt Boermeester PK 42 43 97.7 14 19 73.7 0/0 2/2 6/7 6/8 0/2 49 84 49 Michael Brown PK 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0 TOTALS 42 43 97.7 14 19 73.7 0/0 2/2 6/7 6/8 0/2 49 84 OPPONENTS 29 30 96.6 10 13 76.9 0/0 2/2 4/6 4/5 0/0 43 59 Kickoff statistics # NAME POS KICKS YDS AVG TB OB 39 Matt Boermeester PK 69 4,390 63.6 36 3 49 Michael Brown PK 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 69 4,390 63.6 36 3 OPPONENTS 52 3,004 57.8 17 3 Punting statistics # NAME POS PUNTS YDS AVG LONG TB I–20 50+ BLK 36 Chris Tilbey P 40 1,509 37.7 53 2 16 2 0 46 Reid Budrovich P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 – Team – 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 40 1,509 37.7 53 2 16 2 0 OPPONENTS 58 2,385 41.1 67 4 21 9 1 Kick return statistics # NAME POS RTNS YDS AVG TD LNG 2 Adoree' Jackson CB 18 510 28.3 1 100 7 Steven Mitchell WR 5 91 18.2 0 32 1 Jack Jones CB 3 31 10.3 0 13 6 Michael Pittman Jr. WR 2 13 6.5 0 12 35 Cameron Smith ILB 1 7 7.5 0 7 TOTALS 29 652 22.5 1 100 OPPONENTS 30 567 18.9 0 31 Punt return statistics # NAME POS RTNS YDS AVG TD LONG 2 Adoree' Jackson CB 16 236 14.8 1 77 6 Michael Pittman Jr. WR 2 63 31.5 0 35 80 Deontay Burnett WR 2 20 10.0 0 15 7 Steven Mitchell Jr. WR 1 1 1.0 0 1 18 Quinton Powell LB 0 9 0.0 0 9 TOTALS 21 329 15.7 1 77 OPPONENTS 4 18 4.5 0 14 Awards and honors Coaches Clay Helton – Head Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant Award (Coach of the Year) : Finalist FWAA First Year Coach of Year Offense Sam Darnold – QB – 10px|Redshirt Freshman Archie Griffin Award (most valuable player) : Winner Pac-12 Offensive Freshman of the Year Manning Award (quarterback) : Finalist Davey O'Brien Award (quarterback) : Semi-Finalist JuJu Smith-Schuster – WR – Junior POLY POY (Polynesian College Football Player of the Year) : Finalist Defense Adoree' Jackson – CB – Junior Jim Thorpe Award (defensive back) : Winner Pac-12 Defensive Player of The Year Paul Hornung Award (most versatile player) : Finalist College Sports Madness All-American Team First team Zach Banner – OT – Senior (164th) Adoree' Jackson – CB – Junior (165th) Third Team Adoree' Jackson – KR & PR – Junior All-Pac-12 Individual Awards Offensive freshman of the year Sam Darnold – QB – 10px|Redshirt Freshman Defensive player of the year Adoree' Jackson – CB – Junior PAC-12 All-Conference Team First team Zach Banner – OT – Senior Chad Wheeler – OT – Senior Adoree' Jackson – CB & PR – Junior Second team Ronald Jones II – TB – Sophomore JuJu Smith-Schuster – WR – Junior Damien Mama – OG – Junior Stevie Tu'ikolovatu – DT – Senior Cameron Smith – ILB – Sophomore Honorable mention Sam Darnold – QB – 10px|Redshirt Freshman Darreus Rogers – WR – Senior Daniel Imatorbhebhe – TE – 10px|Redshirt Freshman Rasheem Green – DT – Sophomore Porter Gustin – DE – Sophomore Michael Hutchings – ILB – Senior Iman Marshall – CB – Sophomore Chris Hawkins – S – Junior Leon McQuay III – S – Senior PAC-12 All-Freshman Team First team Sam Darnold – QB – 10px|Redshirt Freshman Daniel Imatorbhebhe – TE – 10px|Redshirt Freshman PAC-12 All-Academic Team Honorable mention Sam Darnold – QB – 10px|Redshirt Freshman Max Browne – QB – 10px|Redshirt Junior Matt Boermeester – K – 10px|Redshirt Junior Chris Tilbey – P – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore USA Today Sports Freshman All-America Team Second team Adoree' Jackson – RET – Junior FWAA Freshman All-America Team Sam Darnold – QB – 10px|Redshirt Freshman Notes January 4, 2016 – Tyson Helton, Neil Callaway Officially Join USC Football Staff.de Artola Alicia January 4, 2016 Tyson Helton, Neil Callaway Officially Join USC Football Staff http://reignoftroy.com/2016/01/04/tyson-helton-neil-callaway-officially-join-usc-football-staff/ January 4, 2016 Reign of Troy January 4, 2016 – Keanu Saleapaga De-Commits from USC Football.de Artola Alicia January 4, 2016 USC Football Recruiting: Keanu Saleapaga De-Commits http://reignoftroy.com/2016/01/04/usc-football-recruiting-keanu-saleapaga-de-commits/ January 4, 2016 Reign of Troy January 8, 2016 – John Baxter Returns to Coach USC Special Teams.de Artola Alicia January 8, 2016 John Baxter Returns to Coach USC Special Teams http://reignoftroy.com/2016/01/07/john-baxter-returns-to-coach-usc-special-teams/ January 8, 2016 Reign of Troy January 10, 2016 – Marques Tuiasosopo Leaves USC to be UCLA QB Coach. Marques Tuiasosopo Leaves USC to be UCLA QB Coach http://reignoftroy.com/2016/01/10/marques-tuiasosopo-leaves-usc-to-be-ucla-qb-coach/ Reign of Troy January 10, 2016 January 10, 2016 January 11, 2016 – Usc officially hires defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast. USC Officially Hires Defensive Coordinator Clancy Pendergast http://reignoftroy.com/2016/01/11/usc-officially-hires-defensive-coordinator-clancy-pendergast/ Reign of Troy January 11, 2016 January 11, 2016 January 12, 2016 – Peter Sirmon Leaving USC to be Mississippi State DC. Peter Sirmon Reportedly Leaving USC to be Mississippi State DC http://reignoftroy.com/2016/01/12/peter-sirmon-reportedly-leaving-usc-to-be-mississippi-state-dc/ Reign of Troy January 12, 2016 January 12, 2016 January 14, 2016 – USC hires Ronnie Bradford to Coach Defensive Backs. USC reportedly set to hire Ronnie Bradford to Coach Defensive Backs. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/01/13/usc-reportedly-set-to-hire-ronnie-bradford-to-coach-defensive-backs/ Reign of Troy January 14, 2016 January 14, 2016 January 18, 2016 – Tommie robinson returning to usc to coach tailbacks and run game coordinator. Tommie Robinson Reportedly Returning to USC. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/01/18/tommie-robinson-reportedly-returning-to-usc/ Reign of Troy January 18, 2016 January 18, 2016 January 22, 2016 – Connor Spears Steps Away From USC Football Team. Connor Spears Steps Away From USC Football Team. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/01/22/connor-spears-steps-away-from-usc-football-team/ Reign of Troy January 22, 2016 January 22, 2016 January 22, 2016 – Velus Jones flips from USC to Oklahoma. Velus Jones flips from USC to Oklahoma. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/01/22/velus-jones-de-commits-from-usc-flips-to-oklahoma/ Reign of Troy January 22, 2016 January 22, 2016 January 23, 2016 – Velus Jones Announces Re-Commitment to USC from Oklahoma. Velus Jones Announces Re-Commitment to USC from Oklahoma. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/01/23/velus-jones-announces-re-commitment-to-usc-from-oklahoma/ Reign of Troy January 23, 2016 January 23, 2016 January 23, 2016 – Keyshon Camp De-Commits From USC. Keyshon Camp De-Commits From USC. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/01/23/keyshon-camp-de-commits-from-usc/ Reign of Troy January 23, 2016 January 23, 2016 January 26, 2016 – Kenechi Udeze Hired as USC Defensive Line Coach. Kenechi Udeze Hired as USC Defensive Line Coach. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/01/26/kenechi-udeze-hired-as-usc-defensive-line-coach/ Reign of Troy January 26, 2016 January 26, 2016 February 3, 2016 – Jack Jones Commits to USC Football on Signing Day. Jack Jones Commits to USC Football on Signing Day. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/02/03/jack-jones-commits-to-usc-football-on-signing-day/ Reign of Troy February 3, 2016 February 3, 2016 February 3, 2016 – USC Finishes With Top 10 Signing Day 2016 Recruiting Class. USC Finishes With Top 10 Signing Day 2016 Recruiting Class. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/02/03/usc-finishes-with-top-10-signing-day-2016-recruiting-class/ Reign of Troy February 3, 2016 February 3, 2016 February 4, 2016 – Tee Martin Named 247Sports 2016 Recruiter of the Year. Tee Martin Named 247Sports 2016 Recruiter of the Year. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/02/04/tee-martin-named-247sports-2016-recruiter-of-the-year/ Reign of Troy February 4, 2016 February 4, 2016 February 5, 2016 – QB Matt Corral Commits for 2018. QB Matt Corral Commits for 2018. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/02/05/usc-football-recruiting-qb-matt-corral-commits-for-2018/ Reign of Troy February 5, 2016 February 5, 2016 February 12, 2016 – USC to NFL: Seven Trojans Invited to 2016 NFL Combine. USC to NFL: Seven Trojans Invited to 2016 NFL Combine. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/02/11/usc-to-nfl-seven-trojans-invited-to-2016-nfl-combine/ Reign of Troy February 11, 2016 February 12, 2016 March 2, 2016 – Caleb Wilson to Transfer From USC to UCLA. Caleb Wilson to Transfer From USC to UCLA. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/03/02/caleb-wilson-to-transfer-from-usc-to-ucla/ Reign of Troy March 2, 2016 March 2, 2016 March 26, 2016 – USC Football: Kenny Bigelow Has Torn ACL, Will Miss 2016 Season. USC Football: Kenny Bigelow Has Torn ACL, Will Miss 2016 Season. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/03/26/usc-football-kenny-bigelow-has-torn-acl-will-miss-2016-season/ Reign of Troy March 26, 2016 March 26, 2016 April 1, 2016 – Scott Felix Loses NCAA Appeal, Ending USC Football Career.de Artola Alicia April 1, 2016 Scott Felix Loses NCAA Appeal, Ending USC Football Career. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/04/01/scott-felix-loses-ncaa-appeal-ending-usc-football-career// April 1, 2016 Reign of Troy April 5, 2016 – Thomas Graham De-Commits From USC. Thomas Graham De-Commits From USC. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/04/05/thomas-graham-de-commits-from-usc/ Reign of Troy April 5, 2016 April 5, 2016 April 6, 2016 – Bo Calvert Commits to the Trojans. Bo Calvert Commits to the Trojans. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/04/06/usc-football-recruiting-bo-calvert-commits-to-the-trojans/ Reign of Troy April 6, 2016 April 6, 2016 April 8, 2016 – LB Raymond Scott Commits to Trojans for 2018. USC Football Recruiting: LB Raymond Scott Commits to Trojans for 2018. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/04/08/usc-football-recruiting-lb-raymond-scott-commits-to-trojans-for-2018/ Reign of Troy April 8, 2016 April 8, 2016 April 13, 2016 – USC Hires Lynn Swann as New Athletic Director. USC Hires Lynn Swann as New Athletic Director. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/04/13/usc-hires-lynn-swann-as-new-athletic-director/ Reign of Troy April 13, 2016 April 13, 2016 April 22, 2016 – USC Football Players Rap While Stuck in an Elevator (Video). USC Football Players Rap While Stuck in an Elevator (Video). http://reignoftroy.com/2016/04/22/usc-football-players-rap-while-stuck-in-an-elevator-video/ Reign of Troy April 22, 2016 April 22, 2016 April 23, 2016 – Juliano Falaniko Commits to Trojans. Juliano Falaniko Commits to Trojans. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/04/23/usc-football-recruiting-juliano-falaniko-commits-to-trojans/ Reign of Troy April 23, 2016 April 23, 2016 May 19, 2016 – 3-Star LB Daniel Green Commits. 3-Star LB Daniel Green Commits. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/05/19/usc-football-recruiting-3-star-lb-daniel-green-commits/ Reign of Troy May 19, 2016 May 19, 2016 May 19, 2016 – USC Football Boasts Most Wins Over Ranked Opponents In CFB. USC Football Boasts Most Wins Over Ranked Opponents In CFB. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/05/19/usc-football-boasts-most-wins-over-ranked-opponents-in-cfb/ Reign of Troy May 19, 2016 May 19, 2016 June 8, 2016 – Nation's No. 2 Center Commits to USC over Michigan. Brett Neilon Commits to 2017 USC Recruiting Class. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/06/08/brett-neilon-commits-to-2017-usc-recruiting-class/ Reign of Troy June 8, 2016 June 8, 2016 June 10, 2016 – Andrew Vorhees Commits to 2017 USC Recruiting Class. Andrew Vorhees Commits to 2017 USC Recruiting Class. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/06/10/andrew-vorhees-commits-to-2017-usc-recruiting-class/ Reign of Troy June 10, 2016 June 10, 2016 June 14, 2016 – USC Offensive Line is Nation's 2nd Most Experienced. USC Offensive Line is Nation's 2nd Most Experienced. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/06/14/usc-offensive-line-is-nations-2nd-most-experienced/ Reign of Troy June 14, 2016 June 14, 2016 June 16, 2016 – Utah Defensive tackle Steve Tu’ikolovatu Transfers To USC Football. Utah Defensive tackle Steve Tu'ikolovatu Transfers To USC Football. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/06/16/utah-defensive-tackle-steve-tuikolovatu-transfers-to-usc-football/ Reign of Troy June 16, 2016 June 16, 2016 June 17, 2016 – Three Future Contests With Fresno State Announced. Three Future Contests With Fresno State Announced. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/06/17/usc-football-schedule-three-future-contests-with-fresno-state-announced/ Reign of Troy June 17, 2016 June 17, 2016 June 20, 2016 – C.J. Miller, 3-Star Safety, Commits to USC Football. C.J. Miller, 3-Star Safety, Commits to USC Football. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/06/20/c-j-miller-3-star-safety-commits-to-usc-football/ Reign of Troy June 20, 2016 June 20, 2016 June 27, 2016 – Erik Krommenhoek, 3-Star TE, Commits to USC Football. Erik Krommenhoek, 3-Star TE, Commits to USC Football. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/06/27/erik-krommenhoek-3-star-te-commits-to-usc-football/ Reign of Troy June 27, 2016 June 27, 2016 July 3, 2016 – Adoree’ Jackson Doesn't Qualify for 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Adoree' Jackson Doesn't Qualify for 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/07/03/adoree-jackson-doesnt-qualify-for-2016-olympic-games-in-rio/ Reign of Troy July 3, 2016 July 3, 2016 July 11, 2016 – 5 Trojans Make SI's Top 100 College Football Players of 2016. 5 Trojans Make SI's Top 100 College Football Players of 2016. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/07/11/usc-football-5-trojans-make-sis-top-100-college-football-players-of-2016/ Reign of Troy July 11, 2016 July 11, 2016 July 11, 2016 – New USC Football Jerseys Unveiled for 2016 Season. New USC Football Jerseys Unveiled for 2016 Season. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/07/11/new-usc-football-jerseys-unveiled-for-2016-season/ Reign of Troy July 11, 2016 July 11, 2016 July 12, 2016 – USC vs. Alabama: Trojans to Wear White as Designated Road Team. USC vs. Alabama: Trojans to Wear White as Designated Road Team. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/07/12/usc-vs-alabama-trojans-to-wear-white-as-designated-road-team/ Reign of Troy July 12, 2016 July 12, 2016 July 13, 2016 – Unwrapping the New 2016 USC Football Media Guide. Unwrapping the New 2016 USC Football Media Guide. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/07/13/unwrapping-the-new-2016-usc-football-media-guide/ Reign of Troy July 13, 2016 July 13, 2016 July 15, 2016 – Bubba Bolden Decommitted From USC Recruiting Class. Bubba Bolden Decommitted From USC Recruiting Class. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/07/15/bubba-bolden-decommitted-from-usc-recruiting-class/ Reign of Troy July 15, 2016 July 15, 2016 July 19, 2016 – Isaiah Langley Suspended for USC vs. Alabama. Isaiah Langley Suspended for USC vs. Alabama. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/07/19/isaiah-langley-arrested-suspended-for-usc-vs-alabama/ Reign of Troy July 19, 2016 July 19, 2016 July 21, 2016 – USC Football Picture Day 2016: Photos, Videos and New Jerseys. USC Football Picture Day 2016: Photos, Videos and New Jerseys. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/07/21/usc-football-picture-day-2016-photos-videos-and-new-jerseys/ Reign of Troy July 21, 2016 July 21, 2016 July 30, 2016 – Wylan Free Commits to 2017 USC Recruiting Class. Wylan Free Commits to 2017 USC Recruiting Class. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/07/30/wylan-free-commits-to-2017-usc-recruiting-class/ Reign of Troy July 30, 2016 July 30, 2016 August 2, 2016 – USC Football Ranks No. 5 In All-Time AP Poll. USC Football Ranks No. 5 In All-Time AP Poll. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/08/02/usc-football-ranks-no-5-in-all-time-ap-poll/ Reign of Troy August 2, 2016 August 2, 2016 August 3, 2016 – Juwan Burgess, 3-Star ATH, Commits to USC Football. Juwan Burgess, 3-Star ATH, Commits to USC Football. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/08/03/juwan-burgess-3-star-ath-commits-to-usc-football/ Reign of Troy August 3, 2016 August 3, 2016 August 4, 2016 – USC Football Announces Stevie Tu’ikolovatu, 5 New Players for 2016. USC Football Announces Stevie Tu'ikolovatu, 5 New Players for 2016. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/08/04/usc-football-announces-stevie-tuikolovatu-5-new-players-for-2016/ Reign of Troy August 4, 2016 August 4, 2016 August 5, 2016 – Alijah Vera-Tucker Commits to 2017 USC Recruiting Class. Alijah Vera-Tucker Commits to 2017 USC Recruiting Class. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/08/05/alijah-vera-tucker-commits-to-2017-usc-recruiting-class/ Reign of Troy August 5, 2016 August 5, 2016 August 5, 2016 – Hunter Echols Commits to 2017 USC Recruiting Class. Hunter Echols Commits to 2017 USC Recruiting Class. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/08/05/hunter-echols-commits-to-2017-usc-recruiting-class/ Reign of Troy August 5, 2016 August 5, 2016 August 10, 2016 – Freshman Vavae Malepeai Out 6–8 Weeks. Freshman Vavae Malepeai Out 6–8 Weeks. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/08/10/usc-football-news-freshman-vavae-malepeai-out-6-8-weeks/ Reign of Troy August 10, 2016 August 10, 2016 August 16, 2016 – Projecting 2016 Starting Lineup After Fall Camp. Projecting 2016 Starting Lineup After Fall Camp. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/08/16/usc-depth-chart-fall-camp-2016-preseason/ Reign of Troy August 16, 2016 August 16, 2016 August 16, 2016 – Jacob Lichtenstein, 3-Star DE, Commits to USC Football. Jacob Lichtenstein, 3-Star DE, Commits to USC Football. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/08/16/jacob-lichtenstein-3-star-de-commits-usc-football/ Reign of Troy August 16, 2016 August 16, 2016 August 17, 2016 – Tyson Helton and a New Look for USC Offense in 2016. Tyson Helton and a New Look for USC Offense in 2016. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/08/17/usc-offense-2016-tyson-helton-preview/ Reign of Troy August 17, 2016 August 17, 2016 August 18, 2016 – Matt Lopes, Reuben Peters, James Toland Awarded Scholarships. Matt Lopes, Reuben Peters, James Toland Awarded Scholarships. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/08/18/usc-football-matt-lopes-reuben-peters-james-toland-awarded-scholarships/ Reign of Troy August 18, 2016 August 18, 2016 August 20, 2016 – Max Browne Named USC Starting Quarterback. Max Browne Named USC Starting Quarterback. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/08/20/max-browne-named-usc-starting-quarterback/ Reign of Troy August 20, 2016 August 20, 2016 August 20, 2016 – James Lynch, 3-Star DT, Commits To USC Football. James Lynch, 3-Star DT, Commits To USC Football. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/08/20/james-lynch-3-star-dt-commits-usc-football/ Reign of Troy August 20, 2016 August 20, 2016 August 21, 2016 – USC Football Ranked No. 20 In Preseason AP Poll. USC Football Ranked No. 20 In Preseason AP Poll. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/08/21/usc-football-ranked-no-20-preseason-ap-poll/ Reign of Troy August 21, 2016 August 21, 2016 August 21, 2016 – Clay Helton Releases First USC Depth Chart of 2016. Clay Helton Releases First USC Depth Chart of 2016. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/08/21/usc-depth-chart-clay-helton-post-fall-camp/ Reign of Troy August 21, 2016 August 21, 2016 August 29, 2016 – LB Osa Masina Suspended For Season Opener. LB Osa Masina Suspended For Season Opener. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/08/29/usc-vs-alabama-lb-osa-masina-suspended-season-opener/ Reign of Troy August 29, 2016 August 29, 2016 August 31, 2016 – 2016 USC Football Team Captains Announced. 2016 USC Football Team Captains Announced. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/08/31/2016-usc-football-team-captains-announced/ Reign of Troy August 31, 2016 August 31, 2016 September 2, 2016 – Don Hill Sent Home Before USC vs Alabama Game. Don Hill Sent Home Before USC vs Alabama Game. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/09/02/don-hill-sent-home-usc-vs-alabama-game/ Reign of Troy September 2, 2016 September 2, 2016 September 3, 2016 – USC vs Alabama Score and Recap: Tide Roll Big Over Trojans. USC vs Alabama Score and Recap: Tide Roll Big Over Trojans. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/09/03/usc-vs-alabama-score-recap-highlights/ Reign of Troy September 3, 2016 September 3, 2016 September 4, 2016 – Jabari Ruffin Suspended For 1st Half vs Utah State. Jabari Ruffin Suspended For 1st Half vs Utah State. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/09/04/usc-football-jabari-ruffin-suspended-1st-half-vs-utah-state/ Reign of Troy September 4, 2016 September 4, 2016 September 6, 2016 – USC Football Drops Out of AP Poll After Alabama Loss. USC Football Drops Out of AP Poll After Alabama Loss. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/09/06/usc-football-drops-ap-poll-alabama-loss/ Reign of Troy September 6, 2016 September 6, 2016 September 8, 2016 – Toa Lobendahn Tears ACL Again, Out For Season. Toa Lobendahn Tears ACL Again, Out For Season. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/09/08/usc-football-toa-lobendahn-tears-acl-knee-2016-injury/ Reign of Troy September 8, 2016 September 8, 2016 September 10, 2016 – USC vs Utah Score: Trojans Win Big in Home Opener. USC vs Utah Score: Trojans Win Big in Home Opener. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/09/10/usc-vs-utah-state-score-highlights-recap-trojans/ Reign of Troy September 10, 2016 September 10, 2016 September 11, 2016 – Chuma Edoga Avoids Suspension For USC vs Stanford. Chuma Edoga Avoids Suspension For USC vs Stanford. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/09/11/chuma-edoga-not-suspended-usc-vs-stanford/ Reign of Troy September 11, 2016 September 11, 2016 September 12, 2016 – Adoree’ Jackson Named Pac-12 Special Teams Player of the Week. Adoree' Jackson Named Pac-12 Special Teams Player of the Week. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/09/12/usc-football-adoree-jackson-pac-12-special-teams-player-week/ Reign of Troy September 12, 2016 September 12, 2016 September 13, 2016 – Osa Masina, Don Hill Suspended From All USC Football Team Activities. Osa Masina, Don Hill Suspended From All USC Football Team Activities. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/09/13/osa-masina-don-hill-suspended-team-activities-usc-football/ Reign of Troy September 13, 2016 September 13, 2016 September 15, 2016 – USC Football Should Use Adoree’ Jackson To Stop Christian McCaffrey. USC Football Should Use Adoree' Jackson To Stop Christian McCaffrey. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/09/15/usc-football-adoree-jackson-stop-christian-mccaffrey/ Reign of Troy September 15, 2016 September 15, 2016 September 17, 2016 – USC vs Stanford Final Score: Cardinal Cruise to Victory. USC vs Stanford Final Score: Cardinal Cruise to Victory. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/09/17/usc-vs-stanford-final-score-football-game-recap-highlights/ Reign of Troy September 17, 2016 September 17, 2016 September 19, 2016 – Sam Darnold Named USC Starting Quarterback vs. Utah. Sam Darnold Named USC Starting Quarterback vs. Utah. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/09/19/sam-darnold-usc-starting-quarterback-max-browne-utah/ Reign of Troy September 19, 2016 September 19, 2016 September 19, 2016 – Clay Helton's USC Quarterback Change Put Max Browne Out to Dry. Clay Helton's USC Quarterback Change Put Max Browne Out to Dry. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/09/19/max-browne-clay-helton-usc-starting-quarterback-job/ Reign of Troy September 19, 2016 September 19, 2016 September 19, 2016 – Clay Helton Picked Sam Darnold as USC Quarterback Too Late. Clay Helton Picked Sam Darnold as USC Quarterback Too Late. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/09/19/clay-helton-sam-darnold-usc-quarterback-too-late/ Reign of Troy September 19, 2016 September 19, 2016 September 20, 2016 – Osa Masina, Don Hill Removed From USC Football Roster. Osa Masina, Don Hill Removed From USC Football Roster. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/09/20/osa-masina-don-hill-removed-usc-football-roster/ Reign of Troy September 20, 2016 September 20, 2016 September 20, 2016 – Freshman EJ Price to Transfer From USC Football Team. Freshman EJ Price to Transfer From USC Football Team. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/09/20/ej-price-usc-football-transfer-news-offensive-lineman/ Reign of Troy September 20, 2016 September 20, 2016 September 23, 2016 – USC vs Utah Final Score and Recap: Trojans Collapse in Salt Lake. USC vs Utah Final Score and Recap: Trojans Collapse in Salt Lake. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/09/23/usc-vs-utah-final-score-recap-highlights-football-game/ Reign of Troy September 23, 2016 September 23, 2016 September 24, 2016 – USC Football Mistakes From Top To Bottom Exposed vs Utah. USC Football Mistakes From Top To Bottom Exposed vs Utah. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/09/24/usc-football-mistakes-top-bottom-exposed-utah/ Reign of Troy September 24, 2016 September 24, 2016 September 24, 2016 – Justin Davis Joins USC's Illustrious 2,000-Yard Club. Justin Davis Joins USC's Illustrious 2,000-Yard Club. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/09/24/justin-davis-joins-usc-football-illustrious-club/ Reign of Troy September 24, 2016 September 24, 2016 September 24, 2016 – Clay Helton, USC Need an Unthinkable Turnaround After 1–3 Start. Clay Helton, USC Need an Unthinkable Turnaround After 1–3 Start. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/09/24/usc-football-clay-helton-record-start-turnaround-season-pete-carroll/ Reign of Troy September 24, 2016 September 24, 2016 September 27, 2016 – Noah Jefferson To Be Held Out Until November. Noah Jefferson To Be Held Out Until November. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/09/27/usc-football-noah-jefferson-held-november/ Reign of Troy September 27, 2016 September 27, 2016 October 1, 2016 – USC vs ASU Final Score: Trojans Win a Blowout. USC vs ASU Final Score: Trojans Win a Blowout. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/10/01/usc-vs-asu-final-score-game-highlights-2016/ Reign of Troy October 1, 2016 October 1, 2016 October 8, 2016 – USC vs Colorado Final Score: Trojans Survive To Down Buffaloes. USC vs Colorado Final Score: Trojans Survive To Down Buffaloes. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/10/08/usc-vs-colorado-final-score-trojans-survive-buffaloes/ Reign of Troy October 8, 2016 October 8, 2016 October 14, 2016 – USC Football Has Reason To Look Forward After Back-To-Back Wins. USC Football Has Reason To Look Forward After Back-To-Back Wins. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/10/14/usc-football-looks-forward-after-back-to-back-wins/ Reign of Troy October 14, 2016 October 14, 2016 October 15, 2016 – USC vs Arizona Score: Trojans Roll Wildcats in a Blowout. USC vs Arizona Score: Trojans Roll Wildcats in a Blowout. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/10/15/usc-vs-arizona-score-recap-highlights-football-game/ Reign of Troy October 15, 2016 October 15, 2016 October 16, 2016 – Steven Mitchell Jr. Out For Season With ACL Tear. Steven Mitchell Jr. Out For Season With ACL Tear. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/10/16/usc-injury-report-steven-mitchell-season-acl-tear/ Reign of Troy October 16, 2016 October 16, 2016 October 24, 2016 – Adoree’ Jackson Named 2016 Thorpe Award Semifinalist. Adoree' Jackson Named 2016 Thorpe Award Semifinalist. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/10/24/usc-football-adoree-jackson-named-thorpe-award-semifinalist/ Reign of Troy October 24, 2016 October 24, 2016 October 27, 2016 – USC vs Cal Score: Trojans Roll Over Bears At Coliseum. USC vs Cal Score: Trojans Roll Over Bears At Coliseum. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/10/27/usc-vs-cal-score-trojans-roll-bears-coliseum/ Reign of Troy October 27, 2016 October 27, 2016 November 1, 2016 – Max Browne Granted Permission To Seek Transfer From USC Football. Max Browne Granted Permission To Seek Transfer From USC Football. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/01/max-browne-granted-permission-transfer-usc-football/ Reign of Troy November 1, 2016 November 1, 2016 November 5, 2016 – USC vs Oregon Score: Trojans Blow Out the Ducks. USC vs Oregon Score: Trojans Blow Out the Ducks. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/05/usc-vs-oregon-score-ducks-trojans-football-recap-highlights/ Reign of Troy November 5, 2016 November 5, 2016 November 6, 2016 – Defense Comes Full Circle in Shutdown of Oregon Ducks. Defense Comes Full Circle in Shutdown of Oregon Ducks. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/06/usc-football-trojans-defense-oregon-ducks-recap/ Reign of Troy November 6, 2016 November 6, 2016 November 8, 2016 – USC Football Ranked No. 20 In College Football Playoff Rankings. USC Football Ranked No. 20 In College Football Playoff Rankings. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/08/usc-football-ranked-no-20-college-football-playoff-rankings/ Reign of Troy November 8, 2016 November 8, 2016 November 10, 2016 – Sam Darnold Named Semifinalist for Davey O’Brien Award. Sam Darnold Named Semifinalist for Davey O'Brien Award. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/10/usc-football-sam-darnold-named-semifinalist-davey-obrien-award/ Reign of Troy November 10, 2016 November 10, 2016 November 12, 2016 – Redemption on the Line for Clay Helton, USC Football vs. Washington. Redemption on the Line for Clay Helton, USC Football vs. Washington. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/12/clay-helton-usc-football-trojans-washington-game-redemption/ Reign of Troy November 12, 2016 November 12, 2016 November 12, 2016 – USC vs Washington: Lee Corso Picks Huskies On College Gameday. USC vs Washington: Lee Corso Picks Huskies On College Gameday. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/12/usc-vs-washington-lee-corso-picks-huskies-on-college-gameday/ Reign of Troy November 12, 2016 November 12, 2016 November 12, 2016 – USC vs Washington Score: Trojans Topple the No. 4 Huskies. USC vs Washington Score: Trojans Topple the No. 4 Huskies. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/12/usc-vs-washington-score-trojans-recap-highlights/ Reign of Troy November 12, 2016 November 12, 2016 November 13, 2016 – QB Jack Sears Commits To 2017 USC Recruiting Class, Flips From Duke. QB Jack Sears Commits To 2017 USC Recruiting Class, Flips From Duke. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/13/usc-football-recruiting-4-star-qb-jack-sears-commits/ Reign of Troy November 13, 2016 November 13, 2016 November 13, 2016 – It's Time To Give Clay Helton, USC Football Their Due Praise. It's Time To Give Clay Helton, USC Football Their Due Praise. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/13/usc-football-clay-helton-head-coach-praise-hot-seat/ Reign of Troy November 13, 2016 November 13, 2016 November 14, 2016 – Sam Darnold Named Pac-12 Player of the Week After USC Win Over UW. Sam Darnold Named Pac-12 Player of the Week After USC Win Over UW. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/14/usc-footballs-sam-darnold-named-pac-12-player-week/ Reign of Troy November 14, 2016 November 14, 2016 November 15, 2016 – Clay Helton's USC Football Pulls Massive Upset In Seattle. Clay Helton's USC Football Pulls Massive Upset In Seattle. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/15/clay-helton-usc-football-pulls-massive-upset-washington/ Reign of Troy November 15, 2016 November 15, 2016 November 15, 2016 – USC Football Jumps To No. 13 In College Football Playoff Rankings. USC Football Jumps To No. 13 In College Football Playoff Rankings. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/15/usc-football-jumps-college-football-playoff-rankings/ Reign of Troy November 15, 2016 November 15, 2016 November 17, 2016 – Adoree’ Jackson Named Finalist For 2016 Paul Hornung Award. Adoree' Jackson Named Finalist For 2016 Paul Hornung Award. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/17/adoree-jackson-finalist-2016-paul-hornung-award/ Reign of Troy November 17, 2016 November 17, 2016 November 19, 2016 – USC vs UCLA Score: Trojans Rout Bruins For 7th Straight Win. USC vs UCLA Score: Trojans Rout Bruins For 7th Straight Win. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/19/usc-vs-ucla-score-final-trojans-rout-bruins-highlights-recap/ Reign of Troy November 19, 2016 November 19, 2016 November 20, 2016 – USC Blowout of UCLA Fueled By Pete Carroll Style Run. USC Blowout of UCLA Fueled By Pete Carroll Style Run. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/20/usc-football-ucla-blowout-win-pete-carroll-clay-helton/ Reign of Troy November 20, 2016 November 20, 2016 November 21, 2016 – Adoree’ Jackson Named Finalist For Thorpe Award. Adoree' Jackson Named Finalist For Thorpe Award. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/21/adoree-jackson-named-finalist-thorpe-award/ Reign of Troy November 21, 2016 November 21, 2016 November 22, 2016 – Juju Smith-Schuster Named Finalist For Polynesian Player Of The Year Award. Juju Smith-Schuster Named Finalist For Polynesian Player Of The Year Award. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/22/juju-smith-schuster-named-finalist-polynesian-player-year-award/ Reign of Troy November 22, 2016 November 22, 2016 November 22, 2016 – USC Football Moves Up To No. 12 In College Football Playoff Ranking. USC Football Moves Up To No. 12 In College Football Playoff Ranking. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/22/usc-football-moves-no-12-college-football-playoff-ranking/ Reign of Troy November 22, 2016 November 22, 2016 November 26, 2016 – Colorado Beats Utah, USC Football Falls Short Of Pac-12 South Title. Colorado Beats Utah, USC Football Falls Short Of Pac-12 South Title. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/26/usc-football-colorado-buffaloes-pac-12-south-title/ Reign of Troy November 26, 2016 November 26, 2016 November 26, 2016 – USC vs Notre Dame Score: Trojans Beat Irish, Win 8th-Straight Game.USC vs Notre Dame Score: Trojans Beat Irish, Win 8th-Straight Game. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/26/usc-vs-notre-dame-score-trojans-fighting-irish-recap-highlights/ Reign of Troy November 26, 2016 November 26, 2016 November 28, 2016 – Two Return TDs Earn Adoree’ Jackson Pac-12 Player Of The Week Honors. Two Return TDs Earn Adoree' Jackson Pac-12 Player Of The Week Honors. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/28/adoree-jackson-named-pac-12-special-teams-player-week/ Reign of Troy November 28, 2016 November 28, 2016 November 29, 2016 – Adoree’ Jackson, Sam Darnold Lead USC's 2016 All-Pac-12 Honors. Adoree' Jackson, Sam Darnold Lead USC's 2016 All-Pac-12 Honors. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/29/adoree-jackson-sam-darnold-lead-usc-football-all-pac-12-honors/ Reign of Troy November 29, 2016 November 29, 2016 November 29, 2016 – Noah Jefferson Reportedly Transferring From USC Football. Noah Jefferson Reportedly Transferring From USC Football. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/29/noah-jefferson-reportedly-transferring-usc-football/ Reign of Troy November 29, 2016 November 29, 2016 November 29, 2016 – USC Football Up To No. 11 In College Football Playoff Rankings. USC Football Up To No. 11 In College Football Playoff Rankings. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/29/usc-football-college-football-playoff-rankings/ Reign of Troy November 29, 2016 November 29, 2016 November 30, 2016 – USC's Sam Darnold Named Finalist For 2016 Manning Award. USC's Sam Darnold Named Finalist For 2016 Manning Award. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/30/uscs-sam-darnold-named-finalist-manning-award/ Reign of Troy November 30, 2016 November 30, 2016 November 30, 2016 – Adoree’ Jackson Named Finalist For Lott IMPACT Trophy. Adoree' Jackson Named Finalist For Lott IMPACT Trophy. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/11/30/adoree-jackson-lott-impact-trophy-finalist-usc-trojans/ Reign of Troy November 30, 2016 November 30, 2016 December 1, 2016 – Former USC RB Joe McKnight Killed in New Orleans at 28. Former USC RB Joe McKnight Killed in New Orleans at 28. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/01/joe-mcknight-usc-killed-new-orleans-trojan/ Reign of Troy December 1, 2016 December 1, 2016 December 4, 2016 – USC Football Ranked No. 9 In Week 15 AP Poll. USC Football Ranked No. 9 In Week 15 AP Poll. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/04/usc-football-ranked-week-15-ap-poll/ Reign of Troy December 4, 2016 December 4, 2016 December 4, 2016 – 2017 Rose Bowl Odds: USC Favored Over Penn State. 2017 Rose Bowl Odds: USC Favored Over Penn State. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/04/usc-football-2017-rose-bowl-odds-penn-state/ Reign of Troy December 4, 2016 December 4, 2016 December 5, 2016 – Juju Smith-Schuster Teases Return For Senior Season At USC. Juju Smith-Schuster Teases Return For Senior Season At USC. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/05/juju-smith-schuster-usc-trojans-teases-return/ Reign of Troy December 5, 2016 December 5, 2016 December 5, 2016 – Adoree’ Jackson Snubbed From Heisman Trophy Finalists. Adoree' Jackson Snubbed From Heisman Trophy Finalists. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/05/adoree-jackson-snubbed-heisman-trophy-finalists-usc-trojans/ Reign of Troy December 5, 2016 December 5, 2016 December 5, 2016 – 3-Star LB Daniel Green De-Commits. 3-Star LB Daniel Green De-Commits. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/05/usc-football-recruiting-daniel-green-decommits/ Reign of Troy December 5, 2016 December 5, 2016 December 7, 2016 – Adoree’ Jackson, Zach Banner Named First Team All-Americans. Adoree' Jackson, Zach Banner Named First Team All-Americans. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/07/adoree-jackson-zach-banner-usc-trojans-all-american/ Reign of Troy December 7, 2016 December 7, 2016 December 8, 2016 – Adoree’ Jackson Says USC Comeback “Really On The Table”. Adoree' Jackson Says USC Comeback "Really On The Table". http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/08/adoree-jackson-says-usc-comeback-really-table/ Reign of Troy December 8, 2016 December 8, 2016 December 8, 2016 – Adoree’ Jackson Wins 2016 Jim Thorpe Award. Adoree' Jackson Wins 2016 Jim Thorpe Award. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/08/adoree-jackson-usc-football-trojans-2016-thorpe-award/ Reign of Troy December 8, 2016 December 8, 2016 December 8, 2016 – 3-Star CB Wylan Free De-Commits. 3-Star CB Wylan Free De-Commits. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/08/usc-football-recruiting-3-star-cb-wylan-free-de-commits/ Reign of Troy December 8, 2016 December 8, 2016 December 10, 2016 – James Lynch De-Commits from 2017 USC Recruiting Class. James Lynch De-Commits from 2017 USC Recruiting Class. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/10/james-lynch-de-commits-2017-usc-recruiting-class/ Reign of Troy December 10, 2016 December 10, 2016 December 10, 2016 – Marcus Johnson Commits to 2018 USC Recruiting Class. Marcus Johnson Commits to 2018 USC Recruiting Class. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/10/marcus-johnson-commits-2018-usc-football-recruiting-class/ Reign of Troy December 10, 2016 December 10, 2016 December 11, 2016 – Juju Smith-Schuster To Announce NFL Decision After Rose Bowl. Juju Smith-Schuster To Announce NFL Decision After Rose Bowl. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/11/juju-smith-schuster-announce-nfl-decision-rose-bowl-usc/ Reign of Troy December 11, 2016 December 11, 2016 December 11, 2016 – What if Adoree’ Jackson and Juju Smith-Schuster Returned to USC in 2017?. What if Adoree' Jackson and Juju Smith-Schuster Returned to USC in 2017?. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/11/adoree-jackson-juju-smith-schuster-senior-season-return-nfl-draft-decision/ Reign of Troy December 11, 2016 December 11, 2016 December 12, 2016 – Top 10 USC Football Players of 2016. Top 10 USC Football Players of 2016. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/12/usc-football-players-ranking-best-2016-season-trojans/ Reign of Troy December 12, 2016 December 12, 2016 December 12, 2016 – Adoree’ Jackson Earns Consensus All-American Honors. Adoree' Jackson Earns Consensus All-American Honors. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/12/adoree-jackson-earns-consensus-american-honors/ Reign of Troy December 12, 2016 December 12, 2016 December 13, 2016 – Jalen Greene To Serve As Back Up QB For Rose Bowl. Jalen Greene To Serve As Back Up QB For Rose Bowl. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/13/usc-football-jalen-greene-back-quarterback-rose-bowl/ Reign of Troy December 13, 2016 December 13, 2016 December 13, 2016 – USC Injury Report: Jonathan Lockett To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery. USC Injury Report: Jonathan Lockett To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery (12/13). http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/13/usc-injury-report-jonathan-lockett-surgery-1213/ Reign of Troy December 13, 2016 December 13, 2016 December 14, 2016 – USC's Adoree’ Jackson Earns Unanimous All-American Honors. USC's Adoree' Jackson Earns Unanimous All-American Honors. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/14/adoree-jackson-usc-football-unanimous-all-american/ Reign of Troy December 14, 2016 December 14, 2016 December 14, 2016 – Clay Helton Named Finalist For Bear Bryant Coach Of The Year Award. Clay Helton Named Finalist For Bear Bryant Coach Of The Year Award. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/14/clay-helton-usc-football-bear-bryant-coach-year/ Reign of Troy December 14, 2016 December 14, 2016 December 14, 2016 – USC Football Awards 2016: Adoree’ Jackson Repeats As Team MVP. USC Football Awards 2016: Adoree' Jackson Repeats As Team MVP. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/14/usc-football-awards-2016-adoree-jackson-repeats-team-mvp/ Reign of Troy December 14, 2016 December 14, 2016 December 14, 2016 – USC Injury Report: Nathan Smith Tears ACL. USC Injury Report: Nathan Smith Tears ACL (12/14). http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/14/usc-injury-report-nathan-smith-torn-acl-1214/ Reign of Troy December 14, 2016 December 14, 2016 December 15, 2016 – USC Football Is Back In The Rose Bowl and Back On Track. USC Football Is Back In The Rose Bowl and Back On Track. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/15/usc-football-back-rose-bowl-back-track/ Reign of Troy December 15, 2016 December 15, 2016 December 15, 2016 – Former USC QB Max Browne to Transfer to Pitt. Former USC QB Max Browne to Transfer to Pitt. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/15/max-browne-usc-quarterback-transfer-pitt/ Reign of Troy December 15, 2016 December 15, 2016 December 15, 2016 – Tayler Katoa Commits to 2017 USC Recruiting Class. Tayler Katoa Commits to 2017 USC Recruiting Class. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/15/tayler-katoa-usc-football-recruiting-2017-commit/ Reign of Troy December 15, 2016 December 15, 2016 December 16, 2016 – USC left tackle Chad Wheeler named First Team All-American. USC Left tackle Chad Wheeler Named First Team All-American. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/16/chad-wheeler-usc-football-named-all-american-2016/ Reign of Troy December 16, 2016 December 16, 2016 December 17, 2016 – Zach Banner's All-American Nod Pays Off USC Career In Tumultuous Era. Zach Banner's All-American Nod Pays Off USC Career In Tumultuous Era. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/17/zach-banner-usc-football-trojans-all-american-tumultous-career/ Reign of Troy December 17, 2016 December 17, 2016 December 19, 2016 – USC OT Zach Banner Accepts Invitation To 2017 Reese's Senior Bowl. USC OT Zach Banner Accepts Invitation To 2017 Reese's Senior Bowl. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/19/zach-banner-usc-football-trojans-senior-bowl-2017/ Reign of Troy December 19, 2016 December 19, 2016 December 20, 2016 – USC NFL: Three Trojans Make 2017 Pro Bowl. USC NFL: Three Trojans Make 2017 Pro Bowl. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/20/usc-nfl-three-trojans-make-2017-pro-bowl-roster/ Reign of Troy December 20, 2016 December 20, 2016 December 22, 2016 – Terrance Lang Commits to 2017 USC Recruiting Class. Terrance Lang Commits to 2017 USC Recruiting Class. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/22/terrance-lang-commits-2017-usc-recruiting-class/ Reign of Troy December 22, 2016 December 22, 2016 December 22, 2016 – Sam Darnold, Daniel Imatorbhebhe Named to Athlon All-Freshman Team. Sam Darnold, Daniel Imatorbhebhe Named to Athlon All-Freshman Team. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/22/sam-darnold-daniel-imatorbhebhe-usc-athlon-freshman-team/ Reign of Troy December 22, 2016 December 22, 2016 December 27, 2016 – Olajuwon Tucker, Kevin Scott Academically Ineligible for 2017 Rose Bowl. Olajuwon Tucker, Kevin Scott Academically Ineligible for 2017 Rose Bowl. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/27/olajuwon-tucker-kevin-scott-academically-ineligible-2017-rose-bowl/ Reign of Troy December 27, 2016 December 27, 2016 December 28, 2016 – Penn State Suspends Two Players for 2017 Rose Bowl vs. USC. Penn State Suspends Two Players for 2017 Rose Bowl vs. USC. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/28/penn-state-suspends-two-players-2017-rose-bowl-vs-usc/ Reign of Troy December 28, 2016 December 28, 2016 December 28, 2016 – Long snapper Johnson becomes part of 2017 class.Long snapper Johnson becomes part of 2017 class. http://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/long-snapper-johnson-becomes-part-of-2017-class/ CBS Sports December 28, 2016 December 28, 2016 December 29, 2016 – USC Football Sending Four Players to East-West Shrine Game. USC Football Sending Four Players to East-West Shrine Game. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/29/usc-football-sending-three-players-east-west-shrine-game-2017/ Reign of Troy December 29, 2016 December 29, 2016 December 30, 2016 – Khaliel Rodgers To Transfer Away From USC Football. Khaliel Rodgers To Transfer Away From USC Football. http://reignoftroy.com/2016/12/30/khaliel-rodgers-transfer-away-usc-football-trojans/ Reign of Troy December 30, 2016 December 30, 2016 References USC Category:USC Trojans football seasons Category:Rose Bowl champion seasons USC Trojans football