1950 USC Trojans football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1950 USC Trojans football Pacific Coast Conference PCC 2–5–2 1–3–2 Jeff Cravath 9th Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum The 1950 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1950 college football season. In their ninth year under head coach Jeff Cravath, the Trojans compiled a 2–5–2 record (1–3–2 against conference opponents), finished in seventh place in the Pacific Coast Conference, and were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 182 to 114. Wilbur Robertson led the team in passing with 50 of 106 passes completed for 492 yards, one touchdown and eight interceptions. Al Carmichael led the team in rushing with 103 carries for 514 yards and two touchdowns. Harold Hatford was the leading receiver with 22 catches for 192 yards and one touchdown.1950 Southern California Trojans Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 21, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/southern-california/1950.html Three Trojans received honors from the Associated Press (AP), United Press (UP), or conference coaches on the 1950 All-Pacific Coast Conference football team: Johnny Williams, USC (Coaches-1 [defensive back]); Volney Peters, USC (AP-1 [defensive tackle]; Coaches-1 [offensive and defensive tackle]; UP-1); and Paul McMurtry, USC (Coaches-1 [guard]).Coast Stars Named By Platoon System Idaho State Journal December 5, 1950 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2580501/1950_ap_all_pcc_football_team/Bears, Huskies Dominate All PCC Elevens Santa Cruz Sentinel-News December 18, 1950 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2580466/1950_all_pcc_football_team/Four Sophomores Make All-Pacific Coast First Team The Baytown (TX) Sun November 27, 1950 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2580454/1950_up_all_pcc_football_team/ Schedule 1950 AP September 29, 1950 l y 12 Iowa Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 14–20 45,167 https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-world-herald-45167-see-iowa-stu/189030883/ Evening World-Herald 45,167 see Iowa stun coast foe September 30, 1950 January 15, 2026 Newspapers.com October 7 t y Washington State Rogers Field Pullman, WA 20–20 16,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/press-telegram-trojans-fight-back-in-las/189030244/ Press-Telegram Trojans fight back in last period to tie W.S.C., 20–20 October 8, 1950 January 15, 2026 Newspapers.com October 14 l California 7 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 7–13 55,468 https://www.newspapers.com/article/democrat-and-chronicle-bears-shade-usc/189028245/ Democrat and Chronicle Bears shade USC, 13 to 7, before 55,468 October 15, 1950 January 15, 2026 Newspapers.com October 21 l y y Navy Memorial Stadium Baltimore, MD 14–27 24,300 https://www.newspapers.com/article/connecticut-post-navy-wins-first-game-b/189030990/ The Bridgeport Sunday Post Navy wins first game, beating Trojans, 27–14 October 22, 1950 January 15, 2026 Newspapers.com October 28 w Oregon Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 30–21 27,008 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-trojans-topple-ore/189031105/ The Los Angeles Times Trojans topple Oregon October 29, 1950 January 15, 2026 Newspapers.com November 4 t y Stanford Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA rivalry 7–7 40,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-stanford-indians-troy-fi/189029705/ The Fresno Bee Stanford Indians, Troy fight bitterly in 7 to 7 deadlock before 40,000 November 5, 1950 January 15, 2026 Newspapers.com November 18 l Washington 19 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 13–28 23,442 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune-trojan-gamble-fail/189031237/ The Salt Lake Tribune Trojan gamble fails in 28–13 loss November 19, 1950 January 15, 2026 Newspapers.com November 25 l y UCLA Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA Victory Bell 0–39 51,906 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-francisco-examiner-narleski-bru/189027808/ The San Francisco Examiner Narleski, Bruins pound Trojans into 39–0 submission before 51,906 fans November 26, 1950 January 15, 2026 Newspapers.com December 2 w y y Notre Dame Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA rivalry 9–7 70,177 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pasadena-star-news-sc-upsets-notre-dame/189031337/ Pasadena Star-News SC upsets Notre Dame December 3, 1950 January 15, 2026 Newspapers.com 1950 USC Trojans Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/southern-california/1950-schedule.html College Football at Sports-Reference.com Sports Reference January 15, 2026 Coaching staff Head coach: Jeff Cravath1951 El Rodeo (USC yearbook), p. 166. Assistant coaches: Ray George (line coach), Roy "Bullet" Baker (backfield coach), Sam Barry (head scout), Bill Fisk (end coach), Walter Hargesheimer (backfield coach), Mike Milligan (line coach), Harry Smith (freshman coach)1951 El Rodeo (USC yearbook), page 167. Roster HB #16 Frank Gifford, Jr. References USC Category:USC Trojans football seasons USC Trojans football