1954 USC Trojans football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1954 USC Trojans football Pacific Coast Conference PCC 11 17 8–4 6–1 Jess Hill 4th Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Rose Bowl L 7–20 vs. Ohio State The 1954 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the Pacific Coast Conference (PCC) during the 1954 college football season. In their fourth year under head coach Jess Hill, the Trojans compiled an 8–4 record (6–1 in PCC, second), lost to Ohio State in the Rose Bowl, and outscored their opponents 258 to 159. Jim Contratto led USC in passing with 32 of 79 passes completed for 702 yards, five touchdowns and five interceptions. Jon Arnett led the team in rushing with 96 carries for 601 yards and seven touchdowns. Lindon Crow was the leading receiver with seven catches for 274 yards and three touchdowns.1954 Southern California Trojans Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 21, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/southern-california/1954.html Three Trojans received first-team honors from the Associated Press on the All-Coast team: back Lindon Crow; tackle Ed Fouch; guard Jim Salsbury. Schedule 1954 AP September 17 w 17 Washington State Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 39–0 37,645 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-press-democrat-usc-trojans-blast-wsc/189213472/ The Press Democrat USC Trojans blast WSC Cougars 39–0 September 19, 1954 January 18, 2026 Newspapers.com September 24 w y 15 Pittsburgh Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 27–7 50,253 George Kiseda Arnett Scores Three As USC Wins in Rout Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph September 25, 1954 10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-sun-telegraph-usc-wins-in-a-r/164995784/ February 8, 2025 Newspapers.comBraven Dyer Troy Rally in Fourth Ruins Foes The Los Angeles Times September 25, 1954 1, part 3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-troy-rally-tops-pa/164996409/ February 8, 2025 Newspapers.comSeptember 25, 1955 University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department 1954 Pitt Football Attendance Pitt 1955 Football Preview for Press and Radio 27 October 2 w y y 9 Northwestern Dyche Stadium Evanston, IL 12–7 30,725 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-bulky-fouch-goes-68-to-he/189213587/ The Fresno Bee Bulky Fouch goes 68 to help Trojans win October 3, 1954 January 18, 2026 Newspapers.com October 8, 1954 l y 9 TCU Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 7–20 52,705 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-texas-christian-deals/168466737/ The Sacramento Bee Texas Christian deals 20–7 blow to Southern Cal October 9, 1954 March 20, 2025 Newspapers.com October 16 w y Oregon Multnomah Stadium Portland, OR 24–14 22,766 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-register-sc-rolls-to-2414-win/189213677/ The Register SC rolls to 24–14 win October 17, 1954 January 18, 2026 Newspapers.com October 23 w 17 California Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 29–27 66,342 https://www.newspapers.com/article/santa-cruz-sentinel-trojans-clear-path-t/189213784/ Santa Cruz Sentinel-News Trojans clear path to Rose Bowl with 29–27 win October 24, 1954 January 18, 2026 Newspapers.com October 30 w 13 Oregon State Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 30–0 30,065 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bellingham-herald-usc-moves-closer-t/189213868/ The Bellingham Herald USC moves closer to Rose Bowl with win over Beavers October 31, 1954 January 18, 2026 Newspapers.com November 6 w y 10 Stanford Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA rivalry 21–7 38,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-spokesman-review-trojans-smell-roses/189213966/ The Spokesman-Review Trojans smell Roses at last November 7, 1954 January 18, 2026 Newspapers.com November 13 w y 8 Washington Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 41–0 36,108 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pasadena-star-news-trojan-horse-wins-eas/189214075/ Pasadena Star-News Trojan horse wins eased up 41–0 November 14, 1954 January 18, 2026 Newspapers.com November 20 l 7 UCLA 2 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA Victory Bell 0–34 102,548 https://www.newspapers.com/article/san-francisco-chronicle-rose-bowl-bound/189214217/ San Francisco Chronicle Rose Bowl bound Trojans fall before 102,548 November 21, 1954 January 18, 2026 Newspapers.com November 27 l y y 17 Notre Dame 4 Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN rivalry 17–23 56,438 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pittsburgh-press-notre-dame-defeats/189214326/ The Pittsburgh Press Notre Dame defeats Southern California, 23–17 November 28, 1954 January 18, 2026 Newspapers.com January 1, 1955 l y y 17 Ohio State 1 Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA Rose Bowl 7–20 89,191 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-buckeyes-bury-troy/189214424/ The Los Angeles Times Buckeyes bury Troy in rain, mud, 20–7 January 2, 1955 January 18, 2026 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1954 USC) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/403649 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics January 18, 2026 Game summaries UCLA UCLA 7 0 0 27 USC 0 0 0 0 Players Jon Arnett, sophomore tailback (#26), earned second-team All-Coast honors from the UP Al Barry, senior right guard George Belotti, tackle Bing Bordier, right end Ron Brown Ron Calabria, wingback Leon Clarke, left end, second-team All-Coast honors from coaches Frank Clayton, left halfback Jim Contratto, quarterback Lindon Crow, second-team All-Coast (co-captain) Aramis Dandoy, tailback, won All-Coast honors from INS Mario DaRe, tackle Jim Decker, fullback Gordon Duvall, fullback Dirk Eldredge, center Dick Enright, right guard Orlando Ferrante, guard, first-team All-Coast honors from coaches, second-string All-Coast honors from INS Ed Fouch, right tackle, first-team All-Coast (co-captain) George Galli, guard Marv Goux, linebacker, led the team in defensive statistics Chuck Greenwood, right end Chuck Griffith, right end Frank Hall, back Roger Hooks quarterback Bob Isaacson, guard Chuck Leimbach, end Don McFarland, end Ernie Merk, back John Miller, guard Frank Pavich, guard and tackle Vern Sampson, center Irwin Spector, guard, Brooklyn, New York Joe Tisdale, fullback Sam Tsagalakis, placekicker Coaching staff and other personnel Head coach: Jess Hill1955 "El Rodeo" (USC yearbook), page 185. Assistant coaches: Mel Hein (line coach - centers and tackles), Don Clark (line coach - guards and defensive patterns), Bill Fisk (ends), George Ceithaml (backfield coach), Nick Pappas (defensive backs), Jess Mortensen (freshman coach)1955 "El Rodeo", page 184. Yell kings: Don Ward, Jerry Stolp, Phil Reilly, Shep Aparicio, Bob Mandel1955 "El Rodeo", page 183. Manager: Peter Couden1955 "El Rodeo", page 186. References USC Category:USC Trojans football seasons USC Trojans football