1990 USC Trojans football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1990 USC Trojans football Pacific-10 Conference Pac-10 22 20 8–4–1 5–2–1 Larry Smith 4th Don Gibson Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum John Hancock Bowl L 16–17 vs. Michigan State The 1990 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1990 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their fourth year under head coach Larry Smith, the Trojans compiled an 8–4–1 record (5–2–1 against conference opponents), finished in second place in the Pacific-10 Conference (Pac-10), and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 348 to 274.Southern California Yearly Results (1900-1994) David DeLassus College Football Data Warehouse July 20, 2015 http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/s/southern_california/1990-1994_yearly_results.php July 22, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150722093221/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/s/southern_california/1990-1994_yearly_results.php dead USC began the season by beating Syracuse in the eighth Kickoff Classic. They also won non-conference games against Penn State and Ohio State, the latter of which was suspended with 2:36 remaining because of severe thunderstorms. The Trojans would finish second in the Pac-10 and lost to Michigan State in their bowl game in an outcome reminiscent of their 1987 season. Quarterback Todd Marinovich led the team in passing, completing 196 of 322 passes for 2,423 yards with 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Mazio Royster led the team in rushing with 235 carries for 1,168 yards and eight touchdowns. Gary Wellman led the team in receiving with 66 catches for 1,015 yards and five touchdowns.1990 Southern California Trojans Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 21, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/southern-california/1990.html Schedule 1990 AP August 31, 1990 4:30 p.m. w y y 9 Syracuse Giants Stadium East Rutherford, NJ Kickoff Classic Raycom 34–16 57,293 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-star-ledger-marinovich-fires-usc-by/175655771/ The Star-Ledger Marinovich fires USC by Syracuse September 1, 1990 January 29, 2026 Newspapers.com September 15 12:30 p.m. w y 6 Penn State Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA ABC 19–14 70,594 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-news-marinovich-and-trojans-dr/175657046/ The Daily News Marinovich and Trojans drop Penn State to 0–2 September 16, 1990 January 29, 2026 Newspapers.com September 22 3:30 p.m. l y 5 Washington 21 Husky Stadium Seattle, WA Prime 0–31 72,617 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-sun-shines-on-huski/190145635/ The Orlando Sentinel Sun shines on Huskies, fries Trojans September 23, 1990 January 29, 2026 Newspapers.com September 29 12:30 p.m. w y y 18 Ohio State 12 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH ABC 35–26 89,422 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-usc-runners-st/190147437/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram USC runners, storm wash out Ohio State's victory hopes September 30, 1990 January 29, 2026 Newspapers.com October 6 7:30 p.m. w 15 Washington State Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA Prime 30–17 59,357 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sunday-oregonian-trojans-hammer-coug/190147525/ The Sunday Oregonian Trojans hammer Cougars 30–17 October 7, 1990 January 29, 2026 Newspapers.com October 13 12:30 p.m. w y 16 Stanford Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA rivalry ABC 37–22 62,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-bernardino-county-sun-usc-brings/190147646/ The San Bernardino County Sun USC brings Stanford back to earth, 37–22 October 14, 1990 January 29, 2026 Newspapers.com October 20 3:30 p.m. l y 15 Arizona Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA Prime 26–35 68,212 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-arizonas-veal/190147793/ The Atlanta Journal & Constitution Arizona's Veal is the real deal in 35–26 upset of Southern Cal October 21, 1990 January 29, 2026 Newspapers.com October 27 12:30 p.m. w y 21 Arizona State Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ ABC 13–6 64,715 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle-marinovich-less-trojan/190147998/ The Wichita Eagle Marinovich-less Trojans hang on to topple Arizona State October 28, 1990 January 29, 2026 Newspapers.com November 3 3:30 p.m. t 21 California Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA Prime 31–31 62,974 https://www.newspapers.com/article/san-francisco-chronicle-cal-settles-for/190148196/ San Francisco Chronicle Cal settles for tie with USC November 4, 1990 January 29, 2026 Newspapers.com November 10 3:30 p.m. w y 23 Oregon State Parker Stadium Corvallis, OR Prime 56–7 18,795 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-trojans-dont-let/190148315/ The Los Angeles Times Trojans don't let down, roll up 56–7 victory November 11, 1990 January 29, 2026 Newspapers.com November 17 12:30 p.m. w y 19 UCLA Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA Victory Bell ABC 45–42 98,088 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-times-advocate-marinovich-finally/190148441/ Daily Times-Advocate Marinovich finally hears cheers in thrilling USC win November 18, 1990 January 29, 2026 Newspapers.com November 24 5:00 p.m. l y 18 Notre Dame 7 Jeweled Shillelagh Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA ABC 6–10 91,639 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-defense-reigns-as/175658067/ The Indianapolis Star Defense reigns as Irish edge Trojans November 25, 1990 January 29, 2026 Newspapers.com December 31, 1990 11:30 a.m. l y y 21 Michigan State 22 Sun Bowl El Paso, TX John Hancock Bowl CBS 16–17 50,562 https://www.newspapers.com/article/san-antonio-express-news-hawkins-helps-m/190148606/ San Antonio Express-News Hawkins helps Michigan State nip USC, 17–16 January 1, 1991 January 29, 2026 Newspapers.com Game summaries Syracuse October 2018 Penn State Penn St 0 7 0 7 USC 7 6 6 0 September 15 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum yes Q1 USC Griffin 5 yard pass from Marinovich (Rodriguez kick) USC 7–0 Q2 PSU Golden 8 yard pass from Sacca (Fayak kick) Tie 7–7 Q2 USC Rodriguez 26 yard field goal USC 10–7 Q2 USC Rodriguez 46 yard field goal USC 13–7 Q3 USC Ervins 1 yard run (run failed) USC 19–7 Q4 PSU Thompson 2 yard run (Fayak kick) USC 19–14 yes Gainesville Sun. 1990 Sep 16. At Washington All I saw was purple. Todd Marinovich At Ohio State October 2022 Washington State October 2022 At Stanford October 2022 Arizona October 2022 At Arizona State October 2022 California October 2022 At Oregon State October 2022 At UCLA USC Trojans 2; text-align:center collapsed #19 USC Trojans (7–2–1) at UCLA Bruins (5–5) November 17 USC 14 7 3 21 UCLA 7 7 7 21 Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California 98,088 Sunny ABC https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=4pF9x-cDGsoC&dat=19901118&printsec=frontpage&hl=en SC wins fight for LA November 18, 1990 Google News Eugene Register-Guard October 14, 2022 First quarter USC – Stephon Pace 27-yard interception return (pass failed). USC 6–0. UCLA – Tommy Maddox 9-yard run (Brad Daluiso kick). UCLA 7–6. USC – Mazio Royster 7-yard run (pass good). USC 14–7. Second quarter UCLA – Sean LaChapelle 47-yard pass from Tommy Maddox (Brad Daluiso kick). Tie 14–14. USC – Todd Marinovich 1-yard run (Quin Rodriguez kick). USC 21–14. Third quarter USC – Quin Rodriguez 20-yard field goal, 4:19. USC 24–14. Drive: 19 plays, 68 yards. UCLA – Brian Brown 5-yard run (Brad Daluiso kick). USC 24–21. Fourth quarter USC – Jason Oliver 34-yard interception return (Quin Rodriguez kick), 12:02. USC 31–21. UCLA – Scott Miller 29-yard pass from Tommy Maddox (Brad Daluiso kick), 10:46. USC 31–28. UCLA – Scott Miller 38-yard pass from Tommy Maddox (Brad Daluiso kick), 9:17. UCLA 35–31. USC – Johnnie Morton 21-yard pass from Todd Marinovich (Quin Rodriguez kick), 3:09. USC 38–35. Drive: 8 plays, 47 yards. UCLA – Kevin Smith 1-yard run (Brad Daluiso kick), 1:19. UCLA 42–38. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards. USC – Johnnie Morton 23-yard pass from Todd Marinovich (Quin Rodriguez kick), 0:16. USC 45–42. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards. Top passers USC – Todd Marinovich – 16/25, 215 yards, 2 TD, INT UCLA – Tommy Maddox – 26/40, 409 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT Top rushers USC – Mazio Royster – 31 rushes, 157 yards, TD UCLA – Tommy Maddox – 9 rushes, 36 yards, TD Top receivers USC – Gary Wellman – 7 receptions, 99 yards UCLA – Scott Miller – 8 receptions, 175 yards, 2 TD 60th meeting Marinovich wasn't named starter until morning of the game https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=4pF9x-cDGsoC&dat=19901118&printsec=frontpage&hl=en SC wins fight for LA November 18, 1990 Google News Eugene Register-Guard October 14, 2022 Notre Dame October 2022 John Hancock Bowl (vs Michigan State) October 2022 Personnel 1990 USC Trojans y David Apolskis OL Bradford Banta TE y Rory Brown RB So Curtis Conway WR y Bob Crane TE Jr Derrick Deese OL y Ricky Ervins RB y Shane Foley QB Craig Gibson OL Frank Griffin TE Travis Hannah WR y Pat Harlow WR Yonnie Jackson TE Tim Lavin RB Scott Lockwood RB y Elic Mahone TE RSo Todd Marinovich QB y Michael Moody OL Fr Johnnie Morton WR y Pat O'Hara QB Reggie Perry QB Mazio Royster RB y Joel Scott WR Raoul Spears RB Deon Strother RB y 75 Sr Mark Tucker Mark Tucker (offensive lineman) G y Larry Wallace OL 83 Sr Gary Wellman WR y Kurt Barber LB Gene Fruge DL Matt Gee LB Don Gibson DL C Craig Hartsuyker LB Calvin Holmes DB Curtis Hopkins DB Terry McDaniels DL Jason Oliver DB Stephon Pace DB 35 Sr Scott Ross Scott Ross (American football) LB y Mike Salmon DB Brian Tuliau LB Ron Dale P 11 Sr Quin Rodriguez K https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/southern-california/1990-roster.html 2022-Oct-14 Larry Smith Tom Roggeman References USC Category:USC Trojans football seasons USC Trojans football