1982 USC Trojans football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1982 USC Trojans football Pacific-10 Conference Pac-10 15 8–3 5–2 John Robinson 7th Ted Tollner 1st George Achica Joey Browner Bruce Matthews Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum The 1982 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1982 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their seventh year under head coach John Robinson, the Trojans compiled an 8–3 record (5–2 against conference opponents), finished in a tie for third place in the Pacific-10 Conference (Pac-10), and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 302 to 143. Due to probation, the Trojans were not eligible for postseason play. The NCAA's harsh sanctions against the University of Southern... upi.com https://www.upi.com/Archives/1982/04/27/The-NCAAs-harsh-sanctions-against-the-University-of-Southern/3106388728000/ Quarterback Sean Salisbury led the team in passing, completing 82 of 142 passes for 1,062 yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions. Todd Spencer led the team in rushing with 141 carries for 596 yards and eight touchdowns. Jeff Simmons led the team in receiving yards with 56 catches for 973 yards and five touchdowns.1982 Southern California Trojans Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 21, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/southern-california/1982.html Schedule 1982 AP Pacific September 11 l y y 10 Florida 11 Florida Field Gainesville, FL ABC 9–17 73,238 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-florida-on-way-up/134533068/ The Los Angeles Times Florida, on way up, uses USC as stepping stone, 17–9 September 12, 1982 November 2, 2023 Newspapers.com September 18 w y 19 Indiana Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 28–7 50,724 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sunday-oregonian-usc-rolls-over-hoos/166349930/ The Sunday Oregonian USC rolls over Hoosiers 28–7 September 19, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com September 25 w y y 18 Oklahoma Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Norman, OK ABC 12–0 76,758 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-usc-defense-sto/166350116/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram USC defense stops Oklahoma, 12–0 September 26, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com October 2 w 16 Oregon Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 38–7 47,181 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-bernardino-county-sun-latest-usc/166350597/ The San Bernardino County Sun Latest USC tailback keys win over Ducks October 3, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com October 16 12:48 p.m. w y 14 Stanford Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA rivalry CBS 41–21 73,859–75,185 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-breeze-usc-finds-new-tailback/166350816/ The Daily Breeze USC finds new tailback star in win vs. Cards October 17, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com October 23 w y 12 Oregon State Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 38–0 50,035 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-usc-plays-its-usua/166350992/ The Los Angeles Times USC plays its usual smashing first half October 24, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com October 30 l y 12 Arizona State 7 Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 10–17 71,071 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-sun-devils-withstand-usc/166304998/ The Fresno Bee Sun Devils withstand USC rallies October 31, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com November 6 w 16 California Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 42–0 54,670 https://www.newspapers.com/article/oakland-tribune-usc-steals-8-passes-in-4/166351135/ Oakland Tribune USC steals 8 passes in 42–0 rout of Bears November 7, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com November 13 w y 16 Arizona Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ 48–41 55,110 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-trojans-return-the/166351309/ The Los Angeles Times Trojans return the favor by beating Arizona, 48–41 November 14, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com November 20 l y 15 UCLA 11 Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA Victory Bell ABC 19–20 95,763 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-breeze-ucla-wraps-season-in-a/166302267/ The Daily Breeze UCLA wraps season in a sack November 21, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com November 27 w y 17 Notre Dame Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA rivalry CBS 17–13 76,459 https://www.newspapers.com/article/ventura-county-star-uscs-robinson-era-e/166127282/ Ventura County Star USC's Robinson era ends with a win November 28, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com Game summaries At Oklahoma USC 6 6 0 0 Oklahoma 0 0 0 0 September 25 Oklahoma Memorial Stadium • Norman, Oklahoma yes Q1 USC Kamana 1 yard pass from Salisbury (kick failed) USC 6–0 Q2 USC Simmons 67 yard pass from White (pass failed) USC 12–0 yes 1982 Oklahoma Sooners football team USC Blanks Oklahoma Gainesville Sun September 26, 1982 At Arizona USC 3 21 17 7 Arizona 10 10 7 14 November 13 Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Arizona 55,110 yes Q1 USC Jordan 42 yard field goal USC 3–0 Q1 ARIZ Boadway 32 yard interception return (Zendejas kick) ARIZ 7–3 Q1 ARIZ Zendejas 19 yard field goal ARIZ 10–3 Q2 ARIZ Zendejas 26 yard field goal ARIZ 13–3 Q2 USC Simmons 5 yard pass from Tinsley (Jordan kick) ARIZ 13–10 Q2 ARIZ Anderson 72 yard pass from Tunnicliffe (Zendejas kick) ARIZ 20–10 Q2 USC Simmons 36 yard pass from Tinsley (Jordan kick) ARIZ 20–17 Q2 USC Browner 53 yard interception return (Jordan kick) USC 24–20 Q3 USC White 33 yard pass from Tinsley (Jordan kick) USC 31–20 Q3 USC Jordan 25 yard field goal USC 34–20 Q3 USC West 27 yard interception return (Jordan kick) USC 41–20 Q3 ARIZ Edwards 2 yard run (Zendejas kick) USC 41–27 Q4 9:22 ARIZ Gobel 3 yard pass from Tunnicliffe (Zendejas kick) USC 41–34 Q4 5:35 USC Hopper 59 yard interception return (Jordan kick) USC 48–34 Q4 3:38 ARIZ Stivers 16 yard pass from Tunnicliffe (Zendejas kick) USC 48–41 yes USC Defense: 3 INTs for TD (NCAA record) Three interception returns ignite USC to 48-41 win Eugene Register-Guard November 14, 1982 At UCLA 1982 UCLA Bruins football team Victory Bell (UCLA–USC) USC Trojans 2; text-align:center collapsed #15 USC Trojans at #11 UCLA Bruins November 20, 1982 USC 3 7 0 9 UCLA 14 3 3 0 Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California 95,736 Gainesville Sun, 1982 Nov 21. First quarter UCLA – Howell 9-yard pass from Tom Ramsey (John Lee kick). UCLA 7–0. Drive: USC – Steve Jordan 44-yard field goal. UCLA 7–3. Drive: UCLA – Danny Andrews 23-yard run (John Lee kick). UCLA 14–3. Drive: Second quarter UCLA – John Lee 45-yard field goal. UCLA 17–3. Drive: USC – Todd Spencer 3-yard run (Steve Jordan kick). UCLA 17–10. Drive: Third quarter UCLA – John Lee 42-yard field goal. UCLA 20–10. Drive: Fourth quarter USC – Steve Jordan 21-yard field goal. UCLA 20–13. Drive: USC – Mark Boyer 1-yard pass from Scott Tinsley (run failed), 0:00. UCLA 20–19. Drive: Top passers USC – Scott Tinsley – 14/23, 137 yards, TD, INT UCLA – Tom Ramsey – 11/24, 135 yards Top rushers USC – Anthony Gibson – 30 rushes, 97 yards UCLA – Danny Andrews – 15 rushes, 78 yards, TD Top receivers USC – Jeff Simmons – 4 receptions, 46 yards UCLA – Kevin Nelson – 2 receptions, 33 yards Notre Dame Notre Dame 7 3 3 0 USC 0 3 7 7 November 27 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum yes Q1 ND Moriarty 2 yard run (Johnston kick) ND 7–0 Q2 ND Johnston ?? yard field goal ND 10–0 Q2 USC Jordan 35 yard field goal ND 10–3 Q3 ND Johnston 47 yard field goal ND 13–3 Q3 USC Harper 5 yard run (Jordan kick) ND 13–10 Q4 0:48 USC Harper 1 yard run (Jordan kick) USC 17–14 yes Gainesville Sun. 1982 Nov 28. Retrieved 2018-Oct-17. Roster 1982 USC Trojans y Jim Arrivey QB Mark Boyer TE Fred Cornwell TE Fred Crutcher RB Anthony Gibson RB Michael Harper RB Andrew Jackson RB John Kamana RB Zephrini Lee RB 66 Bruce Matthews OL y Pat McCool TE 72 Don Mosebar OL y Joe Murray OL Hank Norman WR Kennedy Pola RB 7 Sean Salisbury QB y Jeff Simmons WR y Jeff Simmons (American football) Tony Slaton OL y Todd Spencer RB Kelly Thomas OL Scott Tinsley QB y Scott Tinsley (American football) Timmie Ware WR Timmy White WR George Achica DL y Duane Bickett DL Tony Brewer DB Jeff Brown LB 47 Joey Browner DB y Keith Browner LB August Curley DL Byron Darby DL 52 Jack Del Rio LB y Riki Gray LB Neil Hope LB Darrel Hopper DB Matt Johnson DB Matt Koart DL Brian Luft DL Tim Sullivan LB Troy West DB Steve Jordan K Dave Pryor P John Robinson References USC Category:USC Trojans football seasons USC Trojans football