1943 USC Trojans football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1943 USC Trojans football Pacific Coast Conference PCC 8–2 5–0 Jeff Cravath 2nd Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum PCC championRose Bowl champion Rose Bowl W 29–0 vs. Washington The 1943 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1943 college football season. In their second year under head coach Jeff Cravath, the Trojans compiled an 8–2 record (5–0 against conference opponents), won the Pacific Coast Conference championship, defeated Washington in the 1944 Rose Bowl, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 155 to 58. In the final Litkenhous Ratings, USC ranked 45th among the nation's college and service teams with a rating of 84.8.Litkenhous E. E. Edward E. Litkenhous Litkenhouse Selects U. S. Grid Leaders https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune/122968858/ The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City, Utah December 17, 1943 18 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com Schedule 1943 AP September 25 w y UCLA Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA Victory Bell 20–0 50,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-francisco-examiner-trojan-t-wr/188876785/ The San Francisco Examiner Trojan 'T' wrecks Bruin hopes, 20–0 September 26, 1943 January 13, 2026 Newspapers.com October 2 w y California California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA 7–0 55,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/nevada-state-journal-trojans-outplay-bea/188877030/ Nevada State Journal Trojans outplay Bears for 7–0 victory October 3, 1943 January 13, 2026 Newspapers.com October 9 w y 10 St. Mary's Pre-Flight Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 13–0 30,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-trojans-speed-power-ove/188877282/ The Fresno Bee Trojans' speed, power overcome Pre-Flight team October 10, 1943 January 13, 2026 Newspapers.com October 16 w y y 8 San Francisco Kezar Stadium San Francisco, CA 34–0 6,000 Troy Blanks Dons, 34-0: U.S.F. Civilians Actually Press U.S.C. In Second Half Oakland Tribune October 17, 1943 17 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/22202234/troy_blanks_dons_340_usf/ Newspapers.com October 23 w y 7 Pacific (CA) 6 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 6–0 75,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-francisco-examiner-2-pacific-tou/188877398/ The San Francisco Examiner 2 Pacific touchdowns called back as Trojans triumph, 6–0 October 24, 1943 January 13, 2026 Newspapers.com October 30 w 5 California 20 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 13–0 30,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-oregon-daily-journal-bears-surprise/188877149/ The Oregon Daily Journal Bears surprise Trojans, but lose again, 13–0 October 31, 1943 January 13, 2026 Newspapers.com November 6 l y 4 San Diego NTS Hull Field San Diego, CA 7–10 6,000 SC Trojans Kick Game Away To San Diego Gobs https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54815602/sc-trojans-kick-game-away-to-san-diego/ The Fresno Bee The Republican 18 November 7, 1943 July 6, 2020 November 13 l y 9 March Field 15 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 0–35 30,000 Jacobs Sparks Flyers To 35-0 Win Over S.C.: Indian Ace Ruins Troy With Passes Los Angeles Times Braven Dyer November 14, 1943 21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/17771747/jacobs_sparks_flyers_to_350_win_over/ Newspapers.com November 27 w y UCLA Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 26–13 35,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pasadena-post-comedy-of-errors-won-b/188876884/ The Pasadena Post Comedy of errors won by S.C. 26 to 13 November 28, 1943 January 13, 2026 Newspapers.com January 1, 1944 w y Washington 12 Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA Rose Bowl 29–0 68,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-union-huskies-upset-290/188876520/ The Sacramento Union Huskies upset, 29–0 January 2, 1944 January 13, 2026 Newspapers.com 1943 USC Trojans Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/southern-california/1943-schedule.html College Football at Sports-Reference.com Sports Reference January 13, 2026 Rankings 1943 college football rankings AP 1 9 10 8 7 (2) 5 4 (2) 9 NR NR NR References USC Category:USC Trojans football seasons Category:Pac-12 Conference football champion seasons Category:Rose Bowl champion seasons USC Trojans football