1965 USC Trojans football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1965 USC Trojans football Athletic Association of Western Universities AAWU 9 10 7–2–1 4–1 John McKay 6th Chuck Arrobio Mike Garrett Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum The 1965 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1965 NCAA University Division football season. In their sixth year under head coach John McKay, the Trojans compiled a 7–2–1 record (4–1 against conference opponents), finished in second place in the Athletic Association of Western Universities (AAWU or Pac-8), and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 262 to 92. The team was ranked tenth in the final AP Poll and ninth in the final Coaches Poll. Quarterback Troy Winslow led the team in passing, completing 78 of 128 passes for 1,019 yards with 11 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. Mike Garrett won the Heisman Trophy and led the team in rushing with 267 carries for 1,440 yards and 13 touchdowns. Dave Moton led the team in receiving with 29 catches for 493 yards and five touchdowns.1965 Southern California Trojans Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 21, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/southern-california/1965.html Schedule 1965 AP September 17 t y 7 Minnesota Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 20–20 58,497 https://www.newspapers.com/article/martinez-news-gazette-gophers-trojans-i/189714881/ Martinez News-Gazette Gophers, Trojans in draw September 18, 1965 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com September 25 w y y Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 26–6 52,706 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-trojans-romp-past/189715039/ The Grand Rapids Press Trojans romp past Wisconsin September 26, 1965 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com October 2 w Oregon State Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 26–12 52,100 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-garrett-leads-usc-to/189715241/ The Sacramento Bee Garrett leads USC to beat Oregon State 26–12 October 3, 1965 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com October 9 w y 8 Washington Husky Stadium Seattle, WA 34–0 56,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-francisco-examiner-trojans-humbl/189715435/ The San Francisco Examiner Trojans humble Huskies, 34–0 October 10, 1965 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com October 16 w 6 Stanford Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA rivalry 14–0 61,618 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-usc-stays-undefeate/189715576/ The Baltimore Sun U.S.C. stays undefeated October 17, 1965 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com October 23 l y y 4 Notre Dame 7 Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN rivalry 7–28 59,235 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-revengeful-irish/189715735/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Revengeful Irish bury Southern Cal, 28–7 October 24, 1965 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com November 6 w y 6 California California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA 35–0 52,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-register-trojans-power-past-cal-35/189715888/ The Register Trojans power past Cal, 35–0 November 7, 1965 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com November 13 w y 6 Pittsburgh Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 28–0 40,339 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-bernardino-county-sun-ucla-sc-g/189716037/ The San Bernardino Sun-Telegram UCLA, SC gallop toward War of Roses November 14, 1965 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com November 20 l y 6 UCLA 7 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA Victory Bell 16–20 94,085 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-star-ucla-bumps-troj/189716227/ The Kansas City Star U.C.L.A. bumps Trojans November 21, 1965 January 24, 2026 Newspapers.com November 27 w y 8 Wyoming Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 56–6 39,233 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-usc-hogties-wyoming-c/155339029/ The Sacramento Bee USC hogties Wyoming Cowboys 56–6 November 28, 1965 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1965 USC) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/251160 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics January 24, 2026 Game summaries UCLA UCLA 6 0 0 14 USC 0 7 0 9 Mike Garrett 40 rushes, 210 yards https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/usctrojans.com/documents/2020/10/6/usc_trojans_football_2020_media_guide_extra_pages.pdf 2020 USC Media Guide Supplement January 18, 2021 February 25, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210225154328/https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/usctrojans.com/documents/2020/10/6/usc_trojans_football_2020_media_guide_extra_pages.pdf dead Wyoming Statistics Receiving: David Moton 5 receptions, 181 yards, 3 TD2012 USC football media supplement. 1965 team players in the NFL The following players were drafted into professional football following the season. Player Position Round Pick Franchise Rod Sherman Halfback 4 54 Baltimore Colts Jeff Smith Defensive end 10 151 New York Giants Ed King Linebacker 13 198 Green Bay Packers Bob Miller Tackle 14 211 Detroit Lions Dave Moton End 19 288 Green Bay Packers https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1966.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071221231817/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1966.htm 2007-12-21 1966 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com Pro-Football-Reference.com Awards and honors Mike Garrett, Heisman Trophyhttp://www.heisman.com/winners/hsmn-winners.html Heisman.com - Heisman Trophy 2007-04-16 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070411031301/http://www.heisman.com/winners/hsmn-winners.html 2007-04-11 References USC Category:USC Trojans football seasons USC Trojans football