1980 USC Trojans football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1980 USC Trojans football Pacific-10 Conference Pac-10 12 11 8–2–1 4–2–1 John Robinson 5th Ronnie Lott Keith Van Horne Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum The 1980 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1980 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their fifth year under head coach John Robinson, the Trojans compiled an 8–2–1 record (4–2–1 against conference opponents), finished in third place in the Pacific-10 Conference (Pac-10), and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 265 to 134.Southern California Yearly Results (1980-1984) David DeLassus College Football Data Warehouse July 20, 2015 http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/s/southern_california/1980-1984_yearly_results.php July 22, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150722083955/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/s/southern_california/1980-1984_yearly_results.php dead Quarterback Gordon Adams led the team in passing, completing 104 of 179 passes for 1,237 yards with seven touchdowns and seven interceptions. Marcus Allen led the team in rushing with 354 carries for 1,563 yards and 14 touchdowns. Hoby Brenner led the team in receiving with 26 catches for 315 yards and no touchdowns.1980 Southern California Trojans Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 21, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/southern-california/1980.html Schedule 1980 AP September 13 w y y 5 Tennessee Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN ESPN 20–17 95,049 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101533163/trojans-win-by-a-hipp-and-a-foot/ The Daily Breeze Trojans win by a Hipp and a foot September 14, 1980 May 9, 2022 Newspapers.com September 20 w y 4 South Carolina 20 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 23–13 58,385 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-usc-wins-easily/139758325/ The Los Angeles Times USC wins easily September 21, 1980 January 28, 2024 Newspapers.com September 27 w y y 5 Minnesota Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 24–7 55,115 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tampa-bay-times-allen-sparks-usc-past-mi/158517843/ St. Petersburg Times Allen sparks USC past Minnesota September 28, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com October 4 w y 4 Arizona State Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 23–21 69,052 https://www.newspapers.com/article/honolulu-star-bulletin-streaking-trojans/158516765/ Honolulu Star-Bulletin Streaking Trojans cool off Sun Devils October 5, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com October 11 w y 2 Arizona Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ ONTV 27–10 54,789 https://www.newspapers.com/article/simi-valley-star-allen-leads-trojans-ove/158514464/ Simi Valley Star Allen leads Trojans over 'Cats October 12, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com October 18 t y 2 Oregon Autzen Stadium Eugene, OR USA 7–7 43,733 https://www.newspapers.com/article/statesman-journal-when-the-opponents-us/158516203/ Statesman Journal When the opponent's USC, a 7–7 tie looks pretty good October 19, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com November 1 w 7 California Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 60–7 55,658 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-breeze-usc-makes-up-for-six-lo/158513026/ The Daily Breeze USC makes up for six low scores all at once November 2, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com November 8 w y 4 Stanford Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA rivalry ABC 34–9 84,892 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-francisco-examiner-usc-stomps-on/158515755/ The San Francisco Examiner USC stomps on Stanford November 9, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com November 15 l 2 Washington Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 10–20 55,515 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-huskies-snap-usc-stre/158517912/ The Sacramento Bee Huskies snap USC streak 20–10 November 16, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com November 22 l y 12 UCLA 18 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA Victory Bell ABC 17–20 83,491 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-breeze-a-victory-worth-the-wor/158518021/ The Daily Breeze A victory worth the world; Bruins rally vs. USC November 23, 1980 November 5, 2024 Newspapers.com December 6 w y 17 Notre Dame 2 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA rivalry ABC 20–3 82,663 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-galveston-daily-news-trojans-spoil-i/158454700/ The Galveston Daily News Trojans spoil Irish hopes for shot at national crown December 7, 1980 November 4, 2024 Newspapers.com Personnel 1980 USC Trojans f Gordon Adams QB 33 Jr Marcus Allen RB y 89 Sr Hoby Brenner TE y Paul DiLulo RB 64 Jr Roy Foster Roy Foster (American football) G y Anthony Gibson RB Michael Harper RB 5 RSr Speedy Hart WR 85 Sr James Hunter TE Thomas Jefferson WR Doug MacKenzie RB 66 So Bruce Matthews C y Bob McClanahan RB Malcolm Moore WR 72 So Don Mosebar OT y Allen Pugh OL Vic Rakshani WR 77 Fr Ken Ruettgers OG y 25 So Jeff Simmons WR 67 So Kelly Thomas OT 15 So Scott Tinsley QB y 68 Sr Keith Van Horne OT y Timmy White WR 8 Sr Kevin Williams WR George Achica DL y 51 Jr Chip Banks LB y 94 So Bryon Darby DT 47 So Joey Browner S y Keith Browner DL 54 Sr Steve Busick LB y 87 So August Curley DL 94 So Byron Darby DL y Dennis Edwards DL 40 Sr Jeff Fisher CB y Riki Gray LB Don Jones DB 42 Sr Ronnie Lott S y 81 Sr Eric Scoggins LB y 49 Sr Dennis Smith Dennis Smith (American football) DB y Charles Ussery DL Eric Hipp K 13 Sr John Perry P *John Robinson Game summaries Minnesota Marcus Allen 42 rushes, 216 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 Arizona St Arizona St 0 7 7 7 USC 7 13 3 0 October 4 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum 69,052 yes Q1 USC Allen 2 yard run (Hipp kick) USC 7–0 Q2 ASU Mistler 3 yard pass from Pagel (Lewis kick) Tie 7–7 Q2 USC Hipp 33 yard field goal USC 10–7 Q2 USC Simmons 15 yard pass from Adams (Hipp kick) USC 17–7 Q2 USC Hipp 43 yard field goal USC 20–7 Q3 ASU Gittens 59 yard run (Lewis kick) USC 20–14 Q3 USC Hipp 27 yard field goal USC 23–14 Q4 ASU Wetzel 14 yard pass from Pagel (Lewis kick) USC 23–21 yes Marcus Allen 36 Rush, 133 Yds Eugene Register-Guard. "Southern Cal wins, but sloppily, 23-21." 1980 Oct 5. Retrieved 2018-Sep-02. Oregon USC 0 7 0 0 Oregon 0 0 7 0 October 18 Autzen Stadium yes Q2 USC Simmons 38 yard pass from Adams (Hipp kick) USC 7–0 Q3 ORE Jones 3 yard run (Jollymour kick) Tie 7–7 yes Gadsden Times. 1980 Oct 19. Retrieved 2018-Dec-16. Washington Marcus Allen 30 rushes, 216 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 Vs. UCLA 1980 UCLA Bruins football team The Victory Bell (UCLA–USC) USC Trojans 2; text-align:center collapsed #18 UCLA Bruins (7–2) vs. #12 USC Trojans (7–1–1) November 22 USC 3 0 7 7 UCLA 0 7 7 6 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California 83,491 Eugene Register-Guard, 1980 Nov 23. First quarter USC – Eric Hipp 32-yard field goal. USC 3–0. Drive: Second quarter UCLA – Freeman McNeil 6-yard run (Norm Johnson kick). UCLA 7–3. Drive: 80 yards. Third quarter USC – Jeff Simmons 12-yard pass from Scott Tinsley (Eric Hipp kick), 12:05. USC 10–7. Drive: UCLA – Michael Brant 25-yard pass from Jay Schroeder (Norm Johnson kick). UCLA 14–10. Drive: Fourth quarter USC – Marcus Allen 1-yard run (Eric Hipp kick), 12:33. USC 17–14. Drive: 10 plays, 43 yards. UCLA – Freeman McNeil 58-yard pass from Jay Schroeder (kick failed), 2:07. UCLA 20–17. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards. Top passers USC – Scott Tinsley – 15/27, 146 yards, TD, INT UCLA – Jay Schroeder – 9/11, 165 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers USC – Marcus Allen – 37 rushes, 72 yards, TD UCLA – Freeman McNeil – 24 rushes, 111 yards, TD Top receivers USC – Jeff Simmons – 5 receptions, 53 yards, TD UCLA – Freeman McNeil – 2 receptions, 74 yards, TD Notre Dame Notre Dame 0 0 3 0 USC 0 10 0 10 December 6 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA 82,663 ABC yes 2 8:23 USC Harper 6-yard run (Hipp kick) USC 7-0 2 USC Hipp 22-yard field goal USC 10-0 3 ND Oliver 30-yard field goal USC 10-3 4 USC Hipp 17-yard field goal USC 13-3 4 1:09 USC Harper 10-yard run (Hipp kick) USC 20-3 yes USC Makes Sure Notre Dame Won't Be No. 1 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=4pF9x-cDGsoC&dat=19801207&printsec=frontpage&hl=en The Register-Guard Eugene 11 December 7, 1980 November 22, 2014Trojans Knock Irish From Pedestal, 20-3 Ocala Star-Banner December 7, 1980 Team players drafted into the NFL Ronnie Lott, 1st round, San Francisco 49ers Keith Van Horne, 1st round, Chicago Bears Dennis Smith, 1st round, Denver Broncos\ Ray Butler, 4th round, Baltimore Colts Kevin Williams, 7th round, New Orleans Saints Jeff Fisher, 7th round, Chicago Bears Steve Busick, 7th round, Denver Broncos James Hunter, 9th round, Pittsburgh Steelers Eric Scoggins, 12th round, Baltimore Colts Awards and honors Former USC Trojans player Tay Brown, was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame References USC Category:USC Trojans football seasons USC Trojans football