[2] USC brought in Hue Jackson as the new Offensive Coordinator; Jackson had previously served as offensive coordinator for California under Steve Mariucci, who had been hired to coach the NFL's San Francisco 49ers. 9 plays , 54 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. Riley doesn't just want more transfers. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Football Roster Schedule News Stats Additional Links. Fox, John pass incomplete to Miller, Billy. Denson, Autry rush for 7 yards to the USC34, 1ST DOWN ND (Claiborne, C.). [7] Freshman defensive back Lamont Thompson led the team with 6 interceptions. Powlus, Ron pass incomplete to Denvir, Mike. Go To Coaching Staff. PENALTY USC holding 11 yards to the USC33. [13], Fox did not show the same level of poise as his start against Florida State; he completed 23 of 42 passes for 229 yards. [11][12], The Cougars defeated the Trojans, 2821; it was the first time the Cougars had ever defeated UCLA and USC in the same season, and the first time they had won in the Coliseum in 40 years. Denson, Autry rush for loss of 1 yard to the ND44 (Abdul-Malik, S.). 1997 Pacific-10 Conference football standings, TributeToTroy Online Encyclopedia of Trojan football, "There Seem to Be Holes in Trojan Running Game", "NCAA Football Preview (Washington St-USC)", "It Was a History-Making Event for Cougars", "NCAA Football Recap (Washington St-USC)", "Soward's Run Fails to Ignite USC's Fire", "Kicking Problems Are Getting a Close Look", "Robinson Not Taking These Rebels Lightly", "Woods' Ankle Injury Lets MacKenzie Play", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1997_USC_Trojans_football_team&oldid=1148143990, "We were extremely disappointing. TRAVIS CLARIDGE, OG* (11) With the game tied late in the fourth quarter, Powlus led the Irish on a drive that was capped by his final touchdown pass at Notre Dame Stadium for the game-winning touchdown. Howard Jones was the architect and godfather of the program. The kicking game improved, with Adam Abrams making the Trojans' first field goals of the season from 27 and 37 yards before the end of the first half. . The pivotal moment in the game came on a 97-yard Seminoles drive in the fourth quarter that resulted in the go-ahead score with 10:40 left in the game. On days when the USC offense wasnt firing on all cylinders, Buehler was there to ride to the rescue. 2022-23 Football Roster - USC Athletics University of Southern California place kicker Frank Jordan (3) gets off a 37-yard field goal with just two seconds left to give USC a 27-25 victory over Notre Dame at the Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, Nov. 25, 1978. 2: SAM BARRY, ALL-TIME ASSISTANT COACH NO. Phog Allens 1940 KU team beat USC and Sam Barry in a razor-close Final Four national semifinal. USC is trying to release what was left behind, and thereby change by subtraction as well as addition. The Golden Bears had defeated the Trojans the previous season, and hoped to make it a second year in a row for the first time since 1958. Marks Tennis Stadium. Stokes, Clement rush for 8 yards to the ND49 (Claiborne, C.;Perry, George). At left is USCs Clay Matthews, (60). Fox, John pass complete to Soward, R. Jay for 31 yards to the ND9, 1ST DOWN USC (Covington,Ivory).