1988 USC Trojans football team
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| Coaches | No. 9 |
| AP | No. 7 |
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| No. 7 USC $ | 8 | – | 0 | – | 0 | 10 | – | 2 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 6 UCLA | 6 | – | 2 | – | 0 | 10 | – | 2 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 16 Washington State | 5 | – | 3 | – | 0 | 9 | – | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Arizona | 5 | – | 3 | – | 0 | 7 | – | 4 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Arizona State | 3 | – | 4 | – | 0 | 6 | – | 5 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washington | 3 | – | 5 | – | 0 | 6 | – | 5 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oregon | 3 | – | 5 | – | 0 | 6 | – | 6 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oregon State | 2 | – | 5 | – | 1 | 4 | – | 6 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stanford | 1 | – | 5 | – | 2 | 3 | – | 6 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| California | 1 | – | 5 | – | 1 | 5 | – | 5 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 1988 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1988 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their second year under head coach Larry Smith, the Trojans compiled a 10–2 record (8–0 against conference opponents), won the Pacific-10 Conference (Pac-10) championship, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 370 to 184.[1]
The Trojans won their first 10 games of the season, running the conference table and beating third-ranked Oklahoma at home. They were ranked second in the nation before their match with number-one ranked Notre Dame. After losing to the Fighting Irish in their final regular-season game, they faced Michigan in the Rose Bowl, losing 14–22.
Quarterback Rodney Peete led the team in passing, completing 223 of 359 passes for 2,812 yards with 18 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Aaron Emanuel led the team in rushing with 108 carries for 545 yards and eight touchdowns. Erik Affholter led the team in receiving yards with 68 catches for 952 yards and eight touchdowns.[2]
Schedule
September 14:30 PMat Boston College*No. 8
ESPNW 34–7 32,000 September 1012:30 PMat StanfordNo. 6
ABCW 24–20 59,000 September 2412:30 PMNo. 3 Oklahoma*No. 4
ABCW 23–7 86,124 October 16:30 PMat ArizonaNo. 3
W 38–15 52,314
October 81:30 PMNo. 18 Oregon
No. 3
- Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
- Los Angeles, CA
W 42–14 63,452 October 1512:30 PMNo. 16 WashingtonNo. 3
- Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
- Los Angeles, CA
ABCW 28–27 62,974 October 291:00 PMat Oregon StateNo. 3
W 41–20 31,117 November 53:30 PMCaliforniaNo. 2
- Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
- Los Angeles, CA
PrimeW 35–3 73,937 November 1212:30 PMat Arizona StateNo. 2
ABCW 50–0 72,023 November 1912:30 PMat No. 6 UCLANo. 2
ABCW 31–22 100,741 November 2612:30 PMNo. 1 Notre Dame*No. 2
- Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
- Los Angeles, CA (Notre Dame–USC rivalry)
ABCL 10–27 93,829 January 22:00 PMvs. No. 11 Michigan*No. 5
- Rose Bowl
- Pasadena, CA (Rose Bowl)
ABCL 14–22 101,688
Team players drafted into the NFL
The following players were claimed in the 1989 NFL Draft.
| Player | Position | Round | Pick | NFL Club |
| Erik Affholter | Wide Receiver | 4 | 110 | Washington Redskins |
| Rodney Peete | Quarterback | 6 | 141 | Detroit Lions |
| Chris Hale | Defensive Back | 7 | 193 | Buffalo Bills |
| Paul Green | Tight End | 8 | 208 | Denver Broncos |
| Derrell Marshall | Tackle | 12 | 332 | Buffalo Bills |
Awards and honors
- Rodney Peete, Second in Heisman Trophy voting
- Rodney Peete, Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award[4]
References
- ^ "Southern California Yearly Results (1985-1989)". College Football Data Warehouse. David DeLassus. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
- ^ "1988 Southern California Trojans Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- ^ http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1989.htm
- ^ http://www.goldenarmfoundation.com/past-winners.html