1977 USC Trojans football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1977 USC Trojans football Pacific-8 Conference Pac-8 12 13 8–4 5–2 John Robinson 2nd Rob Hertel Clay Matthews Jr. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl W 47–28 vs. Texas A&M The 1977 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1977 NCAA Division I football season. In their second year under head coach John Robinson, the Trojans compiled a 8–4 record (5–2 against conference opponents), finished in a tie for second place in the Pacific-8 Conference (Pac-8), and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 357 to 212.Southern California Yearly Results (1975-1979) David DeLassus College Football Data Warehouse July 20, 2015 http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/s/southern_california/1975-1979_yearly_results.php July 22, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150722091221/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/s/southern_california/1975-1979_yearly_results.php dead The team was ranked #12 in the final UPI Coaches Poll and #13 in the final AP Poll. Quarterback Rob Hertel led the team in passing, completing 132 of 245 passes for 2,145 yards with 19 touchdowns and 18 interceptions. Charles White led the team in rushing with 285 carries for 1,478 yards and seven touchdowns. Randy Simmrin led the team in receiving with 41 catches for 840 yards and five touchdowns.1977 Southern California Trojans Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 21, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/southern-california/1977.html Schedule 1977 AP September 10 w y y 4 Missouri Faurot Field Columbia, MO 27–10 65,298 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-trojans-get-reve/171158968/ The Des Moines Register Trojans get revenge, 27–10 September 11, 1977 April 26, 2025 Newspapers.com September 17 w y 2 Oregon State Parker Stadium Corvallis, OR 17–10 31,143 https://www.newspapers.com/article/ventura-county-star-trojan-50-yard-pass/171159087/ Ventura County Star Trojan 50-yard pass averts Beavers upset September 18, 1977 April 26, 2025 Newspapers.com September 24 w y 2 TCU Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 51–0 54,620 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-breeze-usc-tcu-streaks-intact/169163265/ The Daily Breeze USC, TCU streaks intact September 25, 1977 March 29, 2025 Newspapers.com September 30, 1977 w 2 Washington State Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 41–7 61,809 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bakersfield-californian-trojans-over/171159215/ The Bakersfield Californian Trojans overpower Cougars October 1, 1977 April 26, 2025 Newspapers.com October 8 l y 1 Alabama 7 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA ABC 20–21 63,140 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-register-alabama-hangs-on-to-upset-t/134286192/ The Register Alabama hangs on to upset Trojans October 9, 1977 October 29, 2023 Newspapers.com October 15 w y 6 Oregon Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 33–15 51,120 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-star-trojans-storm-back/171159327/ The Kansas City Star Trojans storm back against Oregon October 16, 1977 April 26, 2025 Newspapers.com October 22 l y y 5 Notre Dame 11 Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN rivalry ABC 19–49 59,075 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lima-news-holders-2-plays-spur-iris/171133387/ The Lima News Holder's 2 plays spur Irish romp over No. 5 USC October 23, 1977 April 26, 2025 Newspapers.com October 29 l y 10 California California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA 14–17 76,780 https://www.newspapers.com/article/santa-cruz-sentinel-california-stymies-u/171159476/ Santa Cruz Sentinel California stymies USC, 17–14 October 30, 1977 April 26, 2025 Newspapers.com November 5 w 16 Stanford Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA rivalry 49–0 65,101 https://www.newspapers.com/article/contra-costa-times-trojans-rout-cards/171158444/ Contra Costa Times Trojans rout Cards November 6, 1977 April 26, 2025 Newspapers.com November 12 l y 14 Washington Husky Stadium Seattle, WA 10–28 59,501 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-tribune-dog-day-afternoon-for-t/171156981/ The News Tribune Dog day afternoon for the Huskies November 13, 1977 April 26, 2025 Newspapers.com November 25, 1977 w UCLA 17 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA Victory Bell ABC 29–27 86,168 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-billings-gazette-jordan-redeems-self/171159688/ The Billings Gazette Jordan redeems self with game-winner November 26, 1977 April 26, 2025 Newspapers.com December 31 w y y 20 Texas A&M 17 Houston Astrodome Houston, TX Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl Mizlou 47–28 52,842 https://www.newspapers.com/article/ventura-county-star-trojans-offense-tro/169161051/ Ventura County Star Trojans' offense trounces Aggies January 1, 1978 March 29, 2025 Newspapers.com Game summaries UCLA USC 0 17 9 3 UCLA 10 0 7 10 November 25 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles 86,168 yes 1 UCLA Carrol 52-yard field goal UCLA 3–0 1 UCLA Brown 1-yard run (Carrol kick) UCLA 10–0 2 USC Jordan 25-yard field goal UCLA 10–3 2 USC Gay 20-yard pass from Hertel (kick failed) UCLA 10–9 2 USC Williams 40-yard pass from Hertel (Gay pass from Hertel) USC 16–10 3 9:57 USC Williams 27-yard pass from Hertel (kick failed) USC 23–10 3 USC Jordan 36-yard field goal USC 26–10 3 UCLA Owens 32-yard pass from Bashore (Carrol kick) USC 26–17 4 UCLA Carrol 20-yard field goal USC 26–20 4 2:51 UCLA Pederson 2-yard pass from Bashore (Carrol kick) UCLA 27–26 4 :02 USC Jordan 38-yard field goal USC 29–27 yes Eugene Register-Guard. November 26, 1977 Roster 1977 USC Trojans f Gary Bethel OL 71 So Brad Budde OL y Dan Burns TE 21 Jr Lynn Cain RB y Rod Connors RB Dwight Ford RB 86 Sr William Gay William Gay (defensive lineman) TE y 6 Sr Rob Hertel QB y 66 Jr Pat Howell OG y 16 So Paul McDonald QB y Paul McDonald (American football) 77 So Anthony Munoz OL y 74 Sr John Schuhmacher OT y 89 Sr Joe Shipp TE 18 Sr Randy Simmrin WR y Howard Studdard WR 24 Jr Calvin Sweeney WR y 36 Sr Mosi Tatupu FB y 68 So Keith Van Horne OT y 12 So Charles White Charles White (American football) RB y 8 So Kevin Williams Kevin Williams (wide receiver, born 1958) WR y 47 Jr Larry Braziel DB y 58 Sr Mario Celotto LB y 85 Jr Garry Cobb LB y Willie Crawford DB 92 Jr Rich Dimler DT y 40 Fr Jeff Fisher CB y 50 Sr. Ed Gutierrez LB Jr Carter Hartwig DB y 56 So Dennis Johnson Dennis Johnson (linebacker) LB y 96 So Myron Lapka DT y 42 Fr Ronnie Lott S y 60 Sr Clay Matthews Clay Matthews Jr. LB y 58 Sr Mike McDonald LB 57 So Larry McGrew LB y 33 Sr Ricky Odom DB y 81 Fr Eric Scoggins LB y 49 Fr Dennis Smith Dennis Smith (American football) DB y Ty Sperling DL 7 Sr Dennis Thurman DB y Walt Underwood DL Frank Jordan K *John Robinson References USC Category:USC Trojans football seasons Category:Bluebonnet Bowl champion seasons USC Trojans football