2012 USC Trojans football team

American college football season August 2012 February 2026 2012 USC Trojans football USC Trojans logo.svg 100 Pac-12 Conference South Division Pac-12 7–6 5–4 Lane Kiffin 3rd Kennedy Polamalu 3rd Ed Orgeron 3rd Matt Barkley Khaled Holmes T. J. McDonald Nickell Robey West Coast 4–3 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Sun Bowl L 7–21 vs. Georgia Tech The 2012 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California in the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS college football season. The Trojans were led by third-year head coach Lane Kiffin, played their home games at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, and were members of the South Division of the Pac-12 Conference. USC returned 18 starters and 13 All-Conference performers from a team that finished the 2011 season ranked No. 6 in the AP Poll with a 10–2 record overall, and finished first in the South Division with a 7–2 record in Pac-12 play. However, as part of a two-year-post-season ban mandated by the NCAA, the Trojans could not claim the 2011 Pac-12 South Division title, participate in the conference championship game or play in a bowl game. The 2012 season was the first year under Kiffin that the Trojans were eligible for post-season play. They started the season ranked #1 in the AP Poll, but finished unranked—the first team to do so since the 1964 Ole Miss RebelsWhitley David November 19, 2012 Sorry, USC coach Lane Kiffin doesn't deserve fast track out of L.A. http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2012-11-19/sorry-kiffin-doesnt-deserve-fast-lane-out-of-la dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121121203308/http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2012-11-19/sorry-kiffin-doesnt-deserve-fast-lane-out-of-la 2012-11-21 2025-08-11 The Sporting News and the first to do so in the BCS-era. The Trojans finished the season 7–6, 5–4 in Pac-12 play, tied for second in the Pac-12 South Division. They were invited to the Sun Bowl where they were defeated 21–7 by Georgia Tech. Before the season thumb|left|The USC Trojans play their home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. On December 22, 2011, All-American quarterback Matt Barkley announced that he would be returning to USC for his senior season to complete some "unfinished business" for the Trojans.Matt Barkley Will Return to USC for Senior Season Gary Klein http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2011/12/usc-football-matt-barkley-lane-kiffin-nfl-draft-heisman-trophy.html Los Angeles Times December 22, 2011 December 22, 2011 Along with Barkley, who was a leading Heisman candidate,Matt Barkley tops Heisman odds Kevin Gemmell https://www.espn.com/blog/pac12/post/_/id/34723/barkley-tops-heisman-odds ESPN.com February 15, 2012 February 15, 2012Famed Odds Maker Danny Sheridan Thinks Alabama QB AJ McCarron Has a Shot at the Heisman Trophy Izzy Gould http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/02/famed_odds_maker_danny_sherida.html al.com February 14, 2012 February 14, 2012 the Trojan offense returns nine starters, including 2011 All-Conference center Khaled Holmes, a thousand-yard rusher from 2011 in senior running back Curtis McNeal, and two thousand-yard receivers in Robert Woods and Marqise Lee. In addition, former Penn State running back Silas Redd transferred to USC and will be immediately eligible to play during the 2012 season.Silas Redd to USC Jordan Moore http://www.usctrojans.com/blog/2012/07/silas-redd-to-usc.html USC Athletics July 31, 2012 July 31, 2012 The addition of Redd means the USC offense now boasts two thousand-yard rushers, two thousand-year receivers, and a 3,500-yard passer from the 2011 season. On defense, the Trojans return seven starters and four All-Conference players, including first-team All-Conference performers in safety T. J. McDonald and cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman, senior defensive end Wes Horton, and the team's co-leading tacklers in sophomore linebackers Hayes Pullard and Dion Bailey, who was named the Pac-12 Freshman Defensive Player of the Year in 2011.All-Pac-12 Conference Football Team http://www.pac-12.org/Football/Tabid/1452/Article/139179/All-Pac-12-Conference-Football-Team.aspx Pac-12 Conference November 28, 2011 November 28, 2011 December 31, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111231145552/http://www.pac-12.org/Football/Tabid/1452/Article/139179/All-Pac-12-Conference-Football-Team.aspx dead USC returns 18 starters and thirteen All-Conference performers in 2012.Analyzing the 2012 depth chart Pedro Moura https://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles/usc/post/_/id/12579/analyzing-the-2012-depth-chart ESPNLosAngeles.com April 23, 2012 April 23, 2012 The most significant loss on offense came with the early departure of left offensive tackle Matt Kalil, who was drafted No. 4 overall in the First Round of the NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Kalil is expected to be succeeded at left offensive tackle by true sophomore Aundrey Walker. USC also graduated fullback Rhett Ellison, who was also drafted by the Vikings at No. 128 overall in the Fourth Round. Redshirt freshman Soma Vainuku is the leading contender to start at the fullback position.Player Bio: Soma Vainuku http://www.usctrojans.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/vainuku_soma00.html USC Athletics April 23, 2012 The most significant loss on defense came with the early departure of defensive end Nick Perry, who was drafted No. 28 overall in the First Round by the Green Bay Packers. Perry is expected to be replaced at Right Defensive End by senior Wes Horton.Wes Horton Profile http://www.usctrojans.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/horton_wes00.html USC Athletics April 23, 2012 August 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130826044040/http://www.usctrojans.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/horton_wes00.html dead The Trojans also graduated defensive tackles DaJohn Harris and Christian Tupou, who are expected to be replaced in the starting lineup by sophomore George Uko and redshirt freshman Antwaun Woods.Dissecting USC's Depth Chart: Defense, Specialists Michael Lev http://usc.ocregister.com/2012/04/17/dissecting-uscs-depth-chart-defense-specialists/107149/ The Orange County Register April 17, 2012 April 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120422115357/http://usc.ocregister.com/2012/04/17/dissecting-uscs-depth-chart-defense-specialists/107149/ April 22, 2012 dead On July 30, starting Left Defensive End Devon Kennard underwent surgery for a torn pectoralis major muscle.An update on Devon Kennard's options Pedro Moura https://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles/usc/post/_/id/13268/an-update-on-devon-kennards-options ESPNLosAngeles.com July 31, 2012 July 31, 2012 Team doctors told him that it would take approximately four months to fully recover from the surgery, which would make him a redshirt candidate and allow him to return to USC for a fifth year in 2013. Sophomore J.R. Tavai was moved to defensive end from nose tackle in fall camp, and will compete with redshirt freshman Greg Townsend to start at Left Defensive End. On July 31, former Penn State running back Silas Redd announced his intent to transfer to USC in the wake of the NCAA sanctions given to the Nittany Lions relating to the Penn State child sex abuse scandal. Redd will be immediately eligible to play at USC during the 2012 season due to those sanctions. On August 5, Redd officially enrolled at USC. On August 24, starting cornerback Isiah Wiley was declared academically ineligible by the NCAA. Sophomore Anthony Brown replaced Wiley in the starting lineup. USC was ranked number one in The Associated Press’ preseason college football poll for the seventh time in school history and the first time in five seasons, edging out No. 2 Alabama and No. 3 LSU.USC No. 1 In AP Top 25 Rankings, Alabama No. 2 And LSU No. 3 http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/08/18/usc-no-1-in-ap-top-25-rankings-alabama-no-2-and-lsu-no-3/ WCBS-TV August 18, 2012 Personnel Coaching staff thumb|right|Head coach Lane Kiffin enters his third season as head coach of the USC Trojans Name Position Seasons atUSC Alma mater Lane Kiffin Head coach 3 Fresno State (1996) Monte Kiffin Assistant head coach 3 Nebraska (1963) John Baxter Associate head coach, special teams 3 Loras (1985) Ed Orgeron Defensive coordinator, recruiting coordinator, defensive line 3 Northwestern State (1984) Kennedy Polamalu Offensive coordinator, running backs 3 USC (1985) James Cregg Offensive line 3 Colorado State (1995) Scottie Hazelton Linebackers 1 Fort Lewis College (1994) Clay Helton Passing game coordinator/quarterbacks 2 Houston (1994) Tee Martin Wide receivers 1 Tennessee (2000) Marvin Sanders Defensive backs 1 Nebraska (1989) Justin Mesa Tight ends (graduate assistant) 3 USC (2006) Shawn Howe Defensive line (graduate assistant) 2 Rocky Mountain College (2005) Aaron Ausmus Strength and conditioning 3 Tennessee (1998) Returning starters USC returns 18 starters in 2012, including nine on offense, seven on defense, and both the starting kicker and punter. Key departures included offensive tackle Matt Kalil, fullback Rhett Ellison, running back Marc Tyler, defensive end Nick Perry, linebacker Chris Galippo, defensive tackle DaJohn Harris, and nose tackle Christian Tupou. Before the season, starting cornerback Isiah Wiley was declared academically ineligible, and starting left DE Devon Kennard suffered a pectoral injury that could force him to redshirt this season. Offense (9) Player Class Position Matt Barkley Senior Quarterback Curtis McNeal Senior Running back Robert Woods Junior Wide receiver Marqise Lee Sophomore Wide receiver Randall Telfer Sophomore Tight end Marcus Martin Sophomore Left guard Khaled Holmes Senior Center John Martinez Junior Right guard Kevin Graf Junior Right tackleReference:Dissecting USC's Post-Spring Depth Chart: Offense Michael Lev http://usc.ocregister.com/2012/04/17/dissecting-uscs-post-spring-depth-chart-offense/107137/ The Orange County Register April 17, 2012 April 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120422115402/http://usc.ocregister.com/2012/04/17/dissecting-uscs-post-spring-depth-chart-offense/107137/ April 22, 2012 dead Defense (7) Player Class Position T. J. McDonaldSeniorSafety Jawanza Starling Senior Safety Hayes Pullard Sophomore Linebacker Lamar Dawson Sophomore Linebacker Dion Bailey Sophomore Linebacker Nickell Robey-Coleman Junior Cornerback Wes Horton Senior Defensive endReference: Special teams (2) Player Class Position Andre Heidari Sophomore Placekicker Kyle Negrete Senior PunterReference: Roster 2012 USC Trojans FootballQuarterback  6 Cody Kessler – 10px|Redshirt Freshman  7 Matt Barkley – Senior 13 Max Wittek – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 16 Anthony Neyer – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore 17 Emon Saee – 10px|Redshirt Senior 18 John Manoogian – 10px|Redshirt Senior 16 Conner Sullivan – Freshman Running back 22 Curtis McNeal – 10px|Redshirt Senior 23 Alec Jaffe – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore 27 Kamaron Germany – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore 30 D.J. Morgan – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore 37 Javorius Allen – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 47 Taylor Ross – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 31 Soma Vainuku – 10px|Redshirt Freshman (FB) 13 Tre Madden – 10px|Redshirt Freshman Offensive lineman 50 Abe Markowitz -C – 10px|Redshirt Senior 65 Erick Jepsen – C – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 78 Khaled Holmes – C – 10px|Redshirt Senior 59 John Martinez – OG – 10px|Redshirt Junior 60 John Katnik – OG-C – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 63 Giovanni Di Poalo – OG – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore 66 Marcus Martin – OG – Sophomore 68 Jordan Simmons – OG – Freshman 69 Cyrus Hobbi – C-OG – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 76 Nathan Guertler – OG – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore 70 Aundrey Walker – OT – Sophomore 72 Chad Wheeler – OT – Freshman 77 Kevin Graf – OT – 10px|Redshirt Junior 73 David Garness – OT-OG – 10px|Redshirt Junior 74 Jeremy Galten – OT-OG – Senior 75 Max Tuerk – OT – Freshman -- Zach Banner – OT – Freshman Wide receiver  2 Robert Woods – Junior  8 George Farmer – Sophomore  9 Marqise Lee – Sophomore 10 De'Von Flournoy – 10px|Redshirt Junior 14 Devin Forte – 10px|Redshirt Senior 38 Cody Skene – 10px|Redshirt Junior 85 Victor Blackwell – 10px|Redshirt Freshman Tight end 82 Randall Telfer – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore 86 Xavier Grimble – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore 87 Junior Pomee – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 89 Christian Thomas – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore Defensive tackle 58 J.R. Tavai – Sophomore 64 Cody Temple – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 90 George Uko – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore 92 Zack Kusnir – "10px|Redshirt Senior" 97 Christian Heyward – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 99 Antwaun Woods – 10px|Redshirt Freshman Defensive end 39 Charles Burks – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 42 Devon Kennard – Senior 81 Kevin Greene – 10px|Redshirt Junior 92 Morgan Breslin – Junior 93 Greg Townsend Jr. – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 94 Leonard Williams – Freshman 95 DeVante Wilson – Freshman 96 Wes Horton – 10px|Redshirt Senior Linebacker 10 Hayes Pullard – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore 18 Dion Bailey – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore 28 Luke Freeman – 10px|Redshirt Junior 39 Simione Vehikite – "10px|Redshirt Junior" 45 Doug Scott – 10px|Redshirt Senior 47 Scott Starr – Freshman 51 Will Andrew – 10px|Redshirt Junior 52 Dallas Kelley – Senior 53 Marquis Simmons – 10px|Redshirt Junior 55 Lamar Dawson – Sophomore 56 Anthony Sarao – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 59 Kyle Yatabe – 10px|Redshirt Junior Cornerback  4 Torin Harris – 10px|Redshirt Junior 14 Isiah Wiley – Senior 15 Ryan Henderson – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 16 Anthony Brown – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore 21 Nickell Robey-Coleman – Junior 30 Brian Baucham – 10px|Redshirt Senior Safety  7 T. J. McDonald – Senior 19 Drew McAllister – 10px|Redshirt Senior 24 Demetrius Wright – Junior 26 Josh Shaw – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore 29 Jawanza Starling – Senior 34 Tony Burnett – 10px|Redshirt Senior 37 Luis Nevarez – 10px|Redshirt Junior 39 Troy Cardona – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 41 John Auran – 10px|Redshirt Junior Long snappers 61 Peter McBride – 10px|Redshirt Freshman Punter 35 Kyle Negrete – 10px|Redshirt Senior 35 Kris Albarado – 10px|Redshirt Freshman Placekicker 45 Joshua Alswang – 10px|Redshirt Freshman 46 Craig McMahon – 10px|Redshirt Sophomore 48 Andre Heidari – SophomoreSources: 2012 USC Trojans Football Spring Prospectus https://web.archive.org/web/20121112165606/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/spring-prospectus.pdf November 12, 2012 Depth chart Pro-Set 4-3 Yes No No Matt Barkley Max Wittek Cody Kessler Silas Redd Curtis McNeal D.J. Morgan Soma Vainuku Jahleel Pinner Robert Woods George Farmer Victor Blackwell Marqise Lee Nelson Agholor De'Von Flournoy Nelson Agholor George Farmer De'Von Flournoy Xavier Grimble Randall Telfer Junior Pomee Aundrey Walker Max Tuerk Marcus Martin Abe Markowitz Giovanni Di Poalo Khaled Holmes Abe Markowitz Cyrus Hobbi John Martinez Jeremy Galten Kevin Graf Nathan Guertler Hayes Pullard Anthony Sarao Jabari Ruffin Hayes Pullard Anthony Sarao Jabari Ruffin Lamar Dawson Hayes Pullard Scott Starr Dion Bailey Tony Burnett Dallas Kelley Dion Bailey Tony Burnett Dallas Kelley T. J. McDonald Drew McAllister Gerald Bowman Jawanza Starling Demetrius Wright Joshua Shaw SS Nickell Robey-Coleman Kevon Seymour Anthony Brown Joshua Shaw (American football) Joshua Shaw Torin Harris Devian Shelton Wes Horton Greg Townsend Jr. Kevin Greene Leonard Williams George Uko George Uko Antwaun Woods Morgan Breslin J.R. Tavai Andre Heidari Kyle Negrete Kris Albarado Robert Woods/ Marqise Lee Nickell Robey-Coleman Peter McBride Matt Barkley 110 Yes 100 No Recruiting class American football positions Glossary of American football Recruiting (college athletics) Prior to National Signing Day on February 1, 2012, one junior college player and two high school players that graduated early enrolled for the spring semester in order to participate in spring practice. These early enrollments included: defensive end Morgan Breslin from Diablo Valley Community College, linebacker Scott Starr from Norco High School, and offensive tackle Chad Wheeler from Santa Monica High School. Safety/cornerback Joshua Shaw, who started three games at free safety for Florida in 2011, transferred to USC in the spring. USC's recruiting class was highlighted by six players from the "Rivals 100": No. 16 Zach Banner (OT), No. 18 Nelson Agholor (WR), No. 29 Jordan Simmons (G), No. 40 Jabari Ruffin (LB), No. 46 Max Tuerk (OT), No. 53 Leonard Williams (DE), and No. 82 Kevon Seymour (CB). Despite being hampered by a 10-scholarship reduction imposed by the NCAA, USC still signed the No. 8 recruiting class according to Rivals.com, the tenth-consecutive year that USC has had a class ranked in the Top 10. yes 2012 Nelson Agholor WR Tampa, FL Berkeley Prep 6 2 180 February 1, 2012 5 Zach Banner OT Lakewood, WA Lakes High School 6 9 310 January 30, 2012 5 Gerald Bowman S Woodland Hills, CA Pierce Community College 6 1 210 December 21, 2011 4 Morgan Breslin DE Pleasant Hill, CA Diablo Valley Community College 6 3 245 December 21, 2011 4 Jalen Cope-Fitzpatrick TE Rocklin, CA Whitney High School 6 5 250 June 23, 2011 4 Jahleel Pinner FB Mission Viejo, CA Mission Viejo High School 6 1 225 May 20, 2011 3 Darreus Rogers WR Mission Viejo, CA Mission Viejo High School 6 2 194 January 6, 2011 4 Jabari Ruffin LB Downey, CA Downey High School 6 4 230 March 2, 2011 4 Kevon Seymour CB Pasadena, CA Muir High School 6 0 180 January 7, 2012 4 Devian Shelton CB Inglewood, CA Inglewood High School 6 1 185 January 1, 2012 4 Jordan Simmons G Encino, CA Crespi High School 6 5 333 October 21, 2011 5 Scott Starr LB Downey, CA Downey High School 6 3 225 May 30, 2011 4 Max Tuerk OT Santa Margarita, CA Santa Margarita High School 6 6 294 May 25, 2011 4 Chad Wheeler OT Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica High School 6 6 280 May 15, 2011 3 Leonard Williams DE Daytona Beach, FL Mainland High School 6 5 254 February 1, 2012 4 2012 USC Signee List 2012 8 (No. 1 in average star ranking at 4.07) February 1, 2012 yes Schedule 2012 AP Pacific September 1 4:30 p.m. w y 1 Hawaii Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA FOX 49–10 93,607 September 8 12:30 p.m. w y y 2 Syracuse MetLife Stadium East Rutherford, NJ ABC/ESPN2 42–29 39,507 September 15 4:30 p.m. l y 2 Stanford 21 rivalry Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA FOX 14–21 50,360 September 22 3:00 p.m. w 13 California Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA P12N 27–9 83,421 October 4, 2012 6:00 p.m. w y 13 Utah Rice-Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City, UT ESPN 38–28 46,037 October 13 4:00 p.m. w y 11 Washington CenturyLink Field Seattle, WA FOX 24–14 66,202 October 20 3:00 p.m. w 11 Colorado Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA P12N 50–6 83,274 October 27 12:30 p.m. l y 10 Arizona Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ ABC/ESPN2 36–39 47,822 November 3 4:00 p.m. l 18 Oregon 2 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA FOX 51–62 93,607 November 10 12:00 p.m. w y 21 Arizona State Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA P12N 38–17 80,154 November 17 12:00 p.m. l y 21 UCLA 17 Victory Bell/rivalry Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA FOX 28–38 83,277 November 24 5:00 p.m. l y Notre Dame 1 Jeweled Shillelagh) (College GameDay Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA ABC 13–22 93,607 December 31, 2012 11:00 a.m. l y y Georgia Tech Sun Bowl Sun Bowl Stadium El Paso, TX CBS 7–21 47,922 Game summaries Hawaii 2012 Hawaii Warriors football team Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (0-0) - No. 1 USC Trojans (0-0) Hawaii No. 1 USC 0 0 10 0 20 15 7 7 September 1st Los Angeles Memorial ColiseumLos Angeles, California 4:30 p.m. PST 93,607 FOX Sources: Hawaii No. 1 USC CAL 10 49 USC, ranked No. 1 in the AP Poll, defeated Hawaii, 49–10. Matt Barkley kicked off his Heisman Trophy campaign with 372 yards passing and four touchdowns. Marqise Lee caught 10 passes for 197 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage, and returned a kickoff 100 yards for another score. Robert Woods added two touchdown catches. 1st quarter scoring: USC – Marqise Lee 75 Yd Pass From Matt Barkley (Andre Heidari Kick); USC: Robert Woods 20 Yd Pass From Matt Barkley (Andre Heidari Kick); USC: Hayes Pullard 27 Yd Interception Return (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) 2nd quarter scoring: USC: Silas Redd 31 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed); USC: Robert Woods 2 Yd Pass From Matt Barkley (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed); USC: Andre Heidari 28 Yd FG 3rd quarter scoring: HAW: Scott Harding 18 Yd Pass From Sean Schroeder (Tyler Hadden Kick); USC: Marqise Lee 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Andre Heidari Kick); HAW: Tyler Hadden 36 Yd FG 4th quarter scoring: USC: Randall Telfer 11 Yd Pass From Matt Barkley (Andre Heidari Kick) Syracuse 2012 Syracuse Orange football team No. 2 USC Trojans (1-0) vs Syracuse Orange (0-1) No. 2 USC Syracuse 0 14 7 21 0 3 13 13 September 8th MetLife StadiumEast Rutherford, New Jersey 12:30 p.m. PST 39,507 ABC/ESPN2 Sources: No. 2 USC SYR CAL 42 29 The game was played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Matt Barkley tied his own school record with six touchdown passes, Marqise Lee caught three touchdown passes, Robert Woods had two, and Xavier Grimble had one. Dion Bailey had two interceptions on defense. At halftime, a line of thunderstorms rolled in, and the game was delayed an hour and nine minutes. 1st quarter scoring: None 2nd quarter scoring: USC: Marqise Lee 13 Yd Pass From Matt Barkley (Alex Wood Kick); USC – Robert Woods 29 Yd Pass From Matt Barkley (Alex Wood Kick); SYR – Ross Krautman 37 Yd FG 3rd quarter scoring: USC – Robert Woods 4 Yd Pass From Matt Barkley (Alex Wood Kick); SYR – Marcus Sales 3 Yd Pass From Ryan Nassib (Ross Krautman Kick); SYR – Prince-Tyson Gulley 8 Yd Run (Two-Point Conversion Failed) 4th quarter scoring: USC: Xavier Grimble 22 Yd Pass From Matt Barkley (Alex Wood Kick); USC – Marqise Lee 4 Yd Pass From Matt Barkley (Alex Wood Kick); SYR – Marcus Sales 17 Yd Pass From Ryan Nassib (Two-Point Conversion Failed); USC – Marqise Lee 3 Yd Pass From Matt Barkley (Alex Wood Kick); SYR – Ryan Nassib 1 Yd Run (Ross Krautman Kick) Stanford 2012 Stanford Cardinal football team No. 2 USC Trojans (2-0) vs No. 21 Stanford Cardinal (2-0)(Rivalry) No. 2 USC No. 21 Stanford 7 7 0 0 7 0 7 7 September 15th Stanford StadiumStanford, California 4:30 p.m. PST 50,360 FOX Sources: No. 2 USC No. 21 Stanford CAL 14 21 The Cardinal have won four of the last five meetings (the Trojans won the 2008 game), with USC seeking to avenge close losses to the Stanford Cardinal over the last two seasons. In 2010, Stanford defeated USC, 37–35, on a last-second field goal that was made possible when the clock operator mistakenly stopped running the clock on Stanford's game-winning drive. In 2011, Stanford defeated USC, 56–48, in triple overtime when USC running back Curtis McNeal fumbled in the red zone. With the game tied, 34–34, at the end of regulation, USC attempted to call a timeout in order to attempt a game-winning field goal, but time had run out. 1st quarter scoring: USC – Silas Redd 1-yard run (Alex Wood kick); STAN – Stanfan Taylor 59-yard run (J. Williamson kick) 2nd quarter scoring: USC – Redd 1-yard run (Wood kick) 3rd quarter scoring: STAN – Taylor 23-yard pass from J. Nunes (Williamson kick) 4th quarter scoring: STAN – Z. Ertz 37-yard pass from Nunes (Williamson kick) Stanford's running back Stepfan Taylor and defensive back Ben Gardner were named Pac-12 Conference Player-of-the-Week following this contest.Stanford's Taylor, Stanford's Gardner and Utah's Hackett named Pac-12 players of the week https://web.archive.org/web/20130115150111/http://pac-12.com/Sports/Football/Article/tabid/251/Article/200136/Title/Stanford-s-Taylor-Stanford-s-Gardner-and-Utah-s-Hackett-named-Pac-12-players-of-the-week.aspx January 15, 2013 , Pac-12 Conference, September 17, 2012 California 2012 California Golden Bears football team California Golden Bears (1-2) vs No. 13 USC Trojans (2-1) California No. 13 USC 0 3 6 0 7 10 0 10 September 22nd Los Angeles Memorial ColiseumLos Angeles. California 3:00 p.m. PST 83,421 P12N Sources: California No. 13 USC CAL 9 27 The Trojans have won the past 8 meetings against the California Golden Bears. In 2011, the Trojans defeated the Bears, 30–9. 1st quarter scoring: USC – Silas Redd 33-yard run (Andre Heidari kick) 2nd quarter scoring: CAL – Vincen D'Amato 24-yard field goal; USC – Marqise Lee 11-yard pass from Matt Barkley (Heidari kick); USC – Heidari 40-yard field goal 3rd quarter scoring: CAL – D'Amato 26-yard field goal; CAL – D'Amato 35-yard field goal 4th quarter scoring: USC – Heidari 41-yard field goal; USC – Lee 3-yard pass from Barkley (Heidari kick) Utah #13 Trojans 7 17 0 14 Utes 14 7 0 7 2012 Utah Utes football team USC won the teams' last meeting in 2011, 23–14. Washington #11 Trojans 10 14 0 0 Huskies 7 0 7 0 2012 Washington Huskies football team In 2011, USC beat Washington by a score of 40–17. USC came out strong in the 1st half with a 24–7 lead at halftime. The Trojans held off the Huskies 24–14 to win the game. Colorado Buffaloes 3 3 0 0 #10 Trojans 19 14 7 10 2012 Colorado Buffaloes football team USC beat Colorado, 42–17, in 2011 with Matt Barkley setting a school record with six touchdown passes. Both Matt Barkley and Robert Woods had record setting days as the Trojans cruised to a 50–6 victory. Arizona #10 Trojans 0 21 7 8 Wildcats 10 3 13 13 2012 Arizona Wildcats football team USC won the teams' last meeting in 2011, 48–41. Oregon #2 Ducks 14 20 14 14 #18 Trojans 3 21 14 13 2012 Oregon Ducks football team In 2011, USC defeated the Oregon Ducks, 38–35. 1st quarter scoring: ORE – De'Anthony Thomas 16-yard pass from Marcus Mariota (Rob Beard Kick); USC – Andre Heidari 39-yard Field Goal; ORE – Josh Huff 21-yard pass from Mariota (Beard Kick) 2nd quarter scoring: ORE – Kenjon Barner 27-yard run (Beard kick); USC – Marqise Lee 75-yard pass from Matt Barkley (Heidari kick); ORE – Kenjon Barner 5-yard run (PAT blocked); USC – Robert Woods 7-yard pass from Barkley (Heidari kick); ORE – Daryle Hawkins 14-yard pass from Mariota (Beard kick); USC – Nelson Agholor 76-yard pass from Barkley (Heidari kick) 3rd quarter scoring: USC – Silas Redd 2-yard run (Heidari kick); ORE – Kenjon Barner 9-yard run (Beard kick); USC – Silas Redd 3-yard run (Heidari kick); ORE – Josh Huff 36-yard pass from Mariota (Beard kick) 4th quarter scoring: ORE – Kenjon Barner 5-yard run (Beard kick); USC – Randall Telfer 3-yard pass from Barkley (Heidari kick); ORE – Kenjon Barner 22-yard run (Beard kick); USC – Lee 3-yard pass from Barkley (Two-point conversion failed) Arizona State Sun Devils 7 7 3 0 #21 Trojans 7 7 14 10 2012 Arizona State Sun Devils football team USC seeks to avenge a loss to the Arizona State Sun Devils in 2011. UCLA #21 Trojans 0 14 6 8 #17 Bruins 17 7 7 7 2012 UCLA Bruins football team thumb|left|UCLA defeats USC 38–28 in the Rose Bowl The matchup was the first time since 2005 that UCLA and USC met as ranked teams. It was also the first time since 2001 that the Bruins entered the game ranked higher than the Trojans.Southern Cal-UCLA Preview November 17, 2012 ESPN.com https://www.espn.com/college-football/preview?gameId=323220026 https://web.archive.org/web/20121118042655/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=323220026 November 18, 2012 live mdy The Back and the Coach Behind U.C.L.A.'s Revival Greg Bishop https://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/17/sports/ncaafootball/jim-l-mora-and-johnathan-franklin-lead-ucla-into-usc-game.html?ref=gregbishop&_r=0&pagewanted=all The New York Times November 16, 2012 November 19, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20220611224926/http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/17/sports/ncaafootball/jim-l-mora-and-johnathan-franklin-lead-ucla-into-usc-game.html?ref=gregbishop&_r=0&pagewanted=all June 11, 2022 dead mdy-all 1st quarter scoring: UCLA – Brett Hundley 1-yard run (Ka'i Fairbairn kick); UCLA – Fairbairn 23-yard field goal; UCLA – Joseph Fauria 17-yard pass from Hundley (Fairbairn kick). 2nd quarter scoring: UCLA – Johnathan Franklin 16-yard run (Fairbairn kick); USC – Nelson Agholor 33-yard pass from Matt Barkley (Andre Heidari kick); USC – Randall Telfer 2-yard pass from Barkley (Heidari kick). 3rd quarter scoring: USC – George Uko 0-yard fumble recovery (Heidari kick failed); UCLA – Hundley 3-yard run (Fairbairn kick). 4th quarter scoring: USC – Marqise Lee 14-yard pass from Barkley (Robert Woods pass from Barkley); UCLA – Franklin 29-yard run (Fairbairn kick). Notre Dame #1 Fighting Irish 10 6 3 3 Trojans 0 10 0 3 2012 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team In 2011, USC defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 31–17. USC has won nine of the last ten meetings against Notre Dame. ESPN's "College GameDay" show was at the game. Georgia Tech (Sun Bowl) Trojans 0 7 0 0 Yellow Jackets 0 7 7 7 2012 Sun Bowl Sun Bowl 2012 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team Reports surfaced weeks after the game of a postgame altercation in the locker room which may have started over the younger players criticizing Matt Barkley for not playing in the game and his leadership in general, which led to several upperclassmen, including T.J. McDonald, coming to his defense.Wojciechowski Gene 2013-01-16 Kiffin: USC players did not brawl post-bowl https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/college-football/story/_/id/8849887/usc-trojans-scuffle-following-bowl-defeat-sources-say 2024-11-24 ESPN.com en It was another incident that marked the close of a disappointing season for USC. Rankings 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings 15 6 7 1 (25) 3 (19) 2 (11) 2 (14) 2 (8) 3 (11) 13 12 13 13 13 12 11 9 10 11 9 11 10 10 8 9 9 18 17 16 17 21 22 18 19 21 21 18 18 RV RV RV NR RV RV RV NR Statistics Scores by quarter (Pac-12 opponents) USC 14 17 0 10 Pac-12 Opponents 7 3 13 7 References USC Category:USC Trojans football seasons USC Trojans football