1989 USC Trojans football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1989 USC Trojans football Pacific-10 Conference Pac-10 9 8 9–2–1 6–0–1 Larry Smith 3rd Dan Owens Leroy Holt Brad Leggett Tim Ryan Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Pac-10 championRose Bowl champion Rose Bowl W 17–10 vs. Michigan The 1989 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California during the 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season. The season was intended to start in historic fashion, with USC set to play Illinois in Moscow in what was dubbed the Glasnost Bowl. However, the plan to play the game at Dynamo Stadium fell through, and the game was rescheduled at Memorial Coliseum. The Trojans lost the game as the Illini scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. USC won their third consecutive Pac-10 conference championship and gained their 600th program win in a victory against Oregon State. They played third-ranked Michigan in the Rose Bowl and won, giving Larry Smith his only bowl victory in his six seasons as head coach. Schedule 1989 AP September 4, 1989 5:00 p.m. l y 5 Illinois 22 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA ABC 13–14 54,622 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-news-illinois-rally-jolts-so/174072977/ The Courier-News Illinois rally jolts Southern California September 5, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com September 16 7:00 p.m. w y 13 Utah State Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 66–10 50,249 https://www.newspapers.com/article/ventura-county-star-ervins-runs-wild-in/174073165/ Ventura County Star Ervins runs wild in USC victory September 17, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com September 23 12:30 p.m. w y 12 Ohio State 20 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA ABC 42–3 69,876 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-palm-beach-post-trojans-trounce-buck/174073225/ The Palm Beach Post Trojans trounce Buckeyes 42–3 September 24, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com September 30 12:30 p.m. w y 11 Washington State 19 Martin Stadium Pullman, WA ABC 18–17 38,434 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-olympian-cougar-victory-slips-away/174073294/ The Olympian Cougar victory slips away October 1, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com October 7 12:30 p.m. w 9 Washington Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA ABC 24–16 58,410 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-times-advocate-after-slow-start-u/174073359/ Daily Times-Advocate After slow start, USC finishes off Huskies October 8, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com October 14 3:30 p.m. w y 10 California California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA Prime 31–15 52,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/oakland-tribune-cals-loss-to-trojans-so/174073428/ Oakland Tribune Cal's loss to Trojans solves fans' Series problem October 15, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com October 21 12:30 p.m. l y y 9 Notre Dame 1 Jeweled Shillelagh Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN CBS 24–28 59,075 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-irish-overcome/173905133/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Irish overcome mistakes, overtake Trojans, 28–24 October 22, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com October 28 3:30 p.m. w y 10 Stanford Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA rivalry Prime 19–0 67,411 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-houston-post-trojans-clumsy-but-sta/174073492/ The Houston Post Trojans clumsy, but Stanford worse October 29, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com November 4 3:30 p.m. w 9 Oregon State Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA Prime 48–6 72,139 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-bernardino-county-sun-who-they-k/174073576/ The San Bernardino County Sun Who they kidding: Trojans 48–6 November 5, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com November 11 12:30 p.m. w y 9 Arizona 25 Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ ABC 24–3 52,606 https://www.newspapers.com/article/honolulu-star-bulletin-usc-bowls-over-ar/174073674/ Honolulu Star-Bulletin & Advertiser USC bowls over Arizona, 24–3 November 12, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com November 18 12:30 p.m. t 8 UCLA Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA Victory Bell ABC 10–10 86,672 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-trojans-ucla-feel-tie-is/174073735/ The Fresno Bee Trojans, UCLA feel tie is loss November 19, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com January 1, 1990, 1990 2:00 p.m. w y y 12 Michigan 3 Rose Bowl Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA ABC 17–10 103,450 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-southern-cal-sp/174073810/ The Atlanta Journal & Constitution Southern Cal spoils Bo's last Rose 17–10 January 2, 1990 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com Rankings 1989 NCAA Division I-A football rankings Game summaries Illinois 1989 Illinois Fighting Illini football team October 2022 Utah State October 2022 Ohio State USC Trojans 2; text-align:center collapsed #25 Ohio State Buckeyes (1–0) at #12 USC Trojans (1–1) September 23 12:30 p.m. PST Ohio St 3 0 0 0 USC 0 21 14 7 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California 69,876 Sunny, 74 F C Pat Flood Box Score First quarter OSU – Pat O'Morrow 45-yard field goal, 4:18. Ohio St 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 49 yards, 5:20. Second quarter USC – Scott Galbraith 3-yard pass from Shane Foley (Quin Rodriguez kick), 11:20. USC 7–3. Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 5:12. USC – John Jackson 87-yard pass from Todd Marinovich (Quin Rodriguez kick), 8:21. USC 14–3. Drive: 3 plays, 95 yards, 1:36. USC – Scott Galbraith 11-yard pass from Todd Marinovich (Quin Rodriguez kick), 7:31. USC 21–3. Drive: 1 play, 11 yards, 0:08. Third quarter USC – Gary Wellman 19-yard pass from Todd Marinovich (Quin Rodriguez kick), 3:16. USC 28–3. Drive: 8 plays, 88 yards, 3:46. USC – Gary Wellman 17-yard pass from Todd Marinovich (Quin Rodriguez kick), 0:04. USC 35–3. Drive: 6 plays, 35 yards, 2:41. Fourth quarter USC – Mazio Royster 1-yard run (Quin Rodriguez kick), 1:38. USC 42–3. Drive: 9 plays, 46 yards, 3:57. Top passers OSU – Greg Frey – 13/28, 135 yards, INT USC – Todd Marinovich – 14/22, 246 yards, 4 TD, INT Top rushers OSU – Carlos Snow – 11 rushes, 83 yards USC – Ricky Ervins – 21 rushes, 117 yards Top receivers OSU – Jeff Graham – 3 receptions, 43 yards USC – John Jackson – 2 receptions, 108 yards, TD At Washington State USC 0 10 0 8 Washington St 7 3 7 0 September 30 Martin Stadium, Pullman, WA Overcast Source: yes 1 WSU Stallworth 77-yard pass from Garcia (Hanson kick) WSU 7-0 2 USC Rodriguez 33-yard field goal WSU 7-3 2 WSU Hanson 23-yard field goal WSU 10-3 2 USC Jackson 8-yard pass from Ervins (Rodriguez kick) Tied 10-10 3 WSU Broussard 49-yard pass from Garcia (Hanson kick) WSU 17-10 4 0:04 USC Ervins 2-yard pass from Marinovich (Marinovich to Wellman pass) USC 18-17 yes Washington October 2022 At California October 2022 At Notre Dame Notre Dame–USC football rivalry Jeweled Shillelagh USC Trojans 2; text-align:center collapsed #9 USC Trojans (5–1) at #1 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (6–0) October 21, 1989 USC 14 3 0 7 Notre Dame 7 0 7 14 Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, Indiana 59,075 CBS Jim Nantz Recap/Box Score First quarter USC – Larry Wallace 12-yard pass from Todd Marinovich (Quin Rodriguez kick), 12:47. USC 7–0. ND – Tony Rice 7-yard run (Craig Hentrich kick), 9:10. Tie 7–7. USC – John Jackson 15-yard pass from Todd Marinovich (Quin Rodriguez kick), 7:47. USC 14–7. Second quarter USC – Quin Rodriguez 25-yard field goal, 10:22. USC 17–7. Third quarter ND – Ricky Watters 2-yard run (Craig Hentrich kick), 9:17. USC 17–14. Drive: 8 plays. Fourth quarter ND – Anthony Johnson 35-yard run (Craig Hentrich kick), 13:51. Notre Dame 21–17. Drive: 80 yards. USC – Gary Wellman 16-yard pass from Todd Marinovich (Quin Rodriguez kick), 9:01. USC 24–21. Drive: 4 plays. ND – Tony Rice 15-yard run (Craig Hentrich kick), 5:18. Notre Dame 28–24. Drive: 80 yards. Top passers USC – Todd Marinovich – 33/55, 333 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT ND – Tony Rice – 5/16, 91 yards Top rushers USC – Ricky Ervins – 12 rushes, 64 yards ND – Tony Rice – 18 rushes, 99 yards, 2 TD Top receivers USC – John Jackson – 14 receptions, 200 yards, TD ND – Raghib Ismail – 2 receptions, 62 yards Pregame fight in tunnel right 1989 USC at Notre Dame – Television broadcast 1989 USC at Notre Dame – Highlights Stanford Stanford at USC Cardinal 0 0 0 0 No. 10 Trojans 0 10 3 6 October 28 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA 67,411 Prime yes Q2 USC Rodriguez 28 yard field goal USC 3–0 Q2 USC Ervins 9 yard run (Rodriguez kick) USC 10–0 Q3 USC Rodriguez 25 yard field goal USC 13–0 Q4 USC Holt 5 yard run (pass failed) USC 19–0 yes 1989 Stanford Cardinal football team Stanford–USC football rivalry Gainesville Sun. 1989 Oct 29. Oregon State October 2022 At Arizona October 2022 UCLA 1989 UCLA Bruins football team Victory Bell (UCLA–USC) October 2022 Vs. Michigan (Rose Bowl) USC vs. Michigan No. 12 Trojans 0 10 0 7 No. 3 Wolverines 0 3 7 0 January 1 Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA PST 103,450 Jim Kemerling Keith Jackson, Bob Griese ABC Q2 USC Marinovich 1-yard run (Rodriguez kick) USC 7–0 yes Q2 6:28 MICH Carlson 19-yard field goal USC 7–3 Q2 USC Rodriguez 34-yard field goal USC 10–3 Q3 MICH Jeffereson 2-yard run (Carlson kick) Tied 10–10 Q4 USC Ervins 9 yard run (Rodriguez kick) USC 17–10 yes 1990 Rose Bowl 1989 Michigan Wolverines football team The Trojans avenged last season's loss to Michigan in the Rose Bowl, beating the Wolverines in Bo Schembechler's last game as head coach.Farewell to Bo Played Strictly by Book, 17-10 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-01-02-sp-121-story.html Los Angeles Times January 2, 1990 August 24, 2019 Personnel 1989 USC Trojans f Sr Aaron Emanuel RB 34 Jr Ricky Ervins RB y Shane Foley QB 86 Sr Scott Galbraith TE y Frank Griffin TE Jr Pat Harlow OL y Calvin Holmes RB 39 Sr Leroy Holt RB y John Jackson WR y John Jackson (wide receiver) 63 Sr Brad Leggett C y 40 Scott Lockwood RB y 13 RFr Todd Marinovich QB y 4 Jr Pat O'Hara QB y Brent Parkinson OL Mazio Royster RB y Bill Schultz OL Joel Scott WR 75 Jr Mark Tucker Mark Tucker (offensive lineman) G y Larry Wallace WR 83 Jr Gary Wellman WR y 98 So Kurt Barber LB y 7 Jr Mark Carrier Mark Carrier (safety) S y Delmar Chesley LB Cleveland Colter DB Gene Fruge DL Dwayne Garner DB 90 Sr Dan Owens DT y 35 Jr Scott Ross Scott Ross (American football) LB y 99 Sr Tim Ryan Tim Ryan (American football, born 1967) DT y 55 Jr Junior Seau LB y Ernest Spears DB Michael Williams LB Ron Dale P Marc Preston P 11 Jr Quin Rodriguez K Grant Runnerstrum K *Larry Smith Tom Roggeman Team players drafted into the NFL The following players were selected in the 1990 NFL draft: Player Position Round Pick NFL club Junior Seau Linebacker 1 5 San Diego Chargers Mark Carrier Safety 1 6 Chicago Bears Dan Owens Defensive end 2 35 Detroit Lions Tim Ryan Defensive end 3 61 Chicago Bears William Schultz Guard 4 94 Indianapolis Colts Leroy Holt Running back 5 137 Miami Dolphins Scott Galbraith Tight end 7 178 Cleveland Browns Aaron Emanuel Running back 7 191 New York Giants Brad Leggett Center 8 219 Denver Broncos Ernest Spears Defensive back 10 216 New Orleans Saints https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1990.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071220211214/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1990.htm 2007-12-20 1990 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com Pro-Football-Reference.com References USC Category:USC Trojans football seasons Category:Pac-12 Conference football champion seasons Category:Rose Bowl champion seasons USC Trojans football