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2015 USC Trojans football
Pac-12 South Division co-champion[1]
Holiday Bowl, L 21–23 vs. Wisconsin
ConferencePac-12 Conference
DivisionSouth Division
Record8–6 (6–3 Pac-12)
Head coach
Co-offensive coordinatorClay Helton (3rd season)
Co-offensive coordinatorTee Martin (1st season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinatorJustin Wilcox (2nd season)
Base defenseMultiple 3–4
Captain
5
Home stadiumLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Seasons
← 2014
2016 →
2015 Pac-12 Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
North Division
No. 3 Stanford x$   8 1     12 2  
No. 19 Oregon   7 2     9 4  
Washington State   6 3     9 4  
California   4 5     8 5  
Washington   4 5     7 6  
Oregon State   0 9     2 10  
South Division
USC xy   6 3     8 6  
No. 17 Utah x   6 3     10 3  
UCLA   5 4     8 5  
Arizona State   4 5     6 7  
Arizona   3 6     7 6  
Colorado   1 8     4 9  
Championship: Stanford 41, USC 22
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2015 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California in the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football season. USC played their home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and were members of the South Division of the Pac-12 Conference. On November 30, 2015, Clay Helton was named USC's permanent head coach.

Personnel

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Coaching staff

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Name Position Seasons at
USC
Alma mater Before USC
Clay Helton Head Coach 5 Houston (1994) Memphis – OC Coordinator (2009)
Tee Martin Offensive coordinator / wide receivers coach / pass game coordinator 4 Tennessee (2000) Kentucky – WR Coach (2011)
Johnny Nansen Tailbacks Coach / special teams coach / assistant head coach 2 Washington State (1997) Washington – ST Coordinator / RB Coach (2013)
Peter Sirmon Linebackers coach / recruiting coordinator / associate head coach defense 2 Oregon (1999) Washington – LB Coach (2013)
Marques Tuiasosopo Quarterbacks coach / associate head coach offense 2 Washington (2001) Washington – QB Coach (2013)
Lenny Vandermade Tight ends coach 1 USC (2003) San Diego – TE Coach (2015)
Ivan Lewis Strength and conditioning 2 San Diego (2003) Washington – Strength and Conditioning (2013)
Mike Goff Offensive line coach 1 Iowa (1998) Hilltop High School – Assistant Coach (2014)
Kenechi Udeze Defensive line coach / assistant strength and conditioning coach 1 USC (2004) PITT – Assistant strength and conditioning coach (2015)
Ricky Brown Linebackers coach 1 Boston College (2006) Baltimore Ravens – LB (Player) (2012)
Patrick Henderson Safeties Coach 1 Oregon State (2010) Contra Costa College – DB Coach / defensive coordinator (2013)
Drew Pearson Cornerbacks coach 1 Utah State (2008) Child and Family Specialist at Five Acres in Altadena, California (2008–2014)
Mike Tuiasosopo Defensive line coach 1 University of the Pacific (1991) UCLA – OLB Coach (2015)
Jaron Fairman Offensive assistant 2 Fresno State (2007) Crespi Carmelite High School – WR Coach / ST Coordinator (2013)

Roster

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2015 USC Trojans Football

Quarterback

Tailback

  • 16 Dominic Davis – freshman (5'10, 175) (+WR)*
  • 22 Justin Davisjunior (6'1, 195)
  • 23 Tre MaddenRedshirt senior (6'1, 225)
  • 24 Stefan Smith – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 195)
  • 25 Ronald Jones IIfreshman (6'0, 185) *
  • 26 James Toland IV – Redshirt sophomore (5'11, 185)
  • 27 Lance Mudd – sophomore (6'1, 200)
  • 28 Aca'Cedric Ware – freshman (6'0, 200) *

Fullback

  • 31 Soma Vainuku – Redshirt senior (6'0, 255)
  • 38 Jahleel Pinner – senior (5'11, 240)

Wide receiver

  •  1 Darreus Rogers – junior (6'1, 215)
  •  7 Steven MitchellRedshirt sophomore (5'10, 190)
  •  9 JuJu Smith-Schustersophomore (6'2, 215)
  • 10 Jalen Greene – Redshirt freshman (6'1, 195) (+QB)
  • 15 Isaac WhitneyRedshirt junior (6'3, 205) *
  • 18 Ajene Harrissophomore (5'11, 185)
  • 29 Christian Tober – Redshirt junior (5'8, 175)
  • 34 Yoofi Quansah – sophomore (5'8, 165)
  • 41 Bo St. Geme – freshman (6'0, 170)
  • 44 Jake Russell – freshman (5'11, 170)
  • 80 Deontay Burnettfreshman (6'0, 170) (Blueshirt)
  • 83 George Katrib – senior (6'0, 185)
  • 84 Jackson Boyer – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 195)
  • 85 David Mellstrom – Redshirt senior (6'0, 180)
  • 86 Robby Kolanz – Redshirt junior (5'10, 175)
  • 89 De'Quan Hampton – junior (6'4, 220) *

Tight end

  • 47 Cyrus HobbiRedshirt senior (6'3, 245)
  • 48 Taylor McNamaraRedshirt junior (6'5, 245) (Blueshirt)
  • 49 Daniel Imatorbhebhe – freshman (6'4, 225) (Blueshirt)
  • 81 Conner Spears – Redshirt Sophomore (6'6, 245)
  • 82 Tyler Petite – freshman (6'6, 235)
  • 87 Caleb Wilsonfreshman (6'5, 225) *
 

Offensive lineman

  • 50 Toa Lobendahn – OG-OT – sophomore (6'3, 290)
  • 51 Damien Mama – OG – sophomore (6'4, 355)
  • 56 Jordan Austin – OT – Redshirt freshman (6'5, 280)
  • 60 Viane Talamaivao – OG – sophomore (6'2, 320)
  • 62 Khaliel Rodgers – C – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 305)
  • 63 Roy Hemsley – OT-OG – freshman (6'5, 315) *
  • 64 Richie Wenzel – C – Redshirt freshman (6'1, 265)
  • 65 Erick Jepsen – OG – Redshirt senior (6'1, 285)
  • 66 Cole Smith – C – freshman (6'4, 280) *
  • 70 Chuma Edoga – OT – freshman (6'4, 280) *
  • 72 Chad Wheeler – OT – Redshirt junior (6'7, 280)
  • 73 Zach Banner – OT – Redshirt junior (6'9, 360)
  • 74 Nico Falah – OT – Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 285)
  • 75 Max Tuerk – C – senior (6'6, 285)
  • 76 Clayton Johnston – OT – freshman (6'6, 290) (Blueshirt)
  • 77 Chris Brown – OG – Redshirt freshman (6'5, 295)

Defensive tackle

  • 52 Delvon Simmons – Redshirt senior (6'5, 295)
  • 53 Kevin Scott – freshman (6'5, 315) (+DE) *
  • 68 Jordan SimmonsRedshirt junior (6'4, 325) (+OG)
  • 79 Jeff Miller – Redshirt junior (6'1, 240)
  • 91 Noah Jefferson – freshman (6'6, 330) *
  • 92 Jacob Daniel – freshman (6'4, 325) *
  • 95 Kenny Bigelow Jr. – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 290)
  • 98 Cody Temple – Redshirt senior (6'2, 300)
  • 99 Antwaun WoodsRedshirt senior (6'1, 320)

Defensive end

  • 44 Malik Dorton – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 275)
  • 89 Christian Rector – freshman (6'5, 260) *
  • 90 Claude PelonRedshirt Senior (6'4, 300)
  • 93 Greg Townsend Jr. – Redshirt senior (6'3, 275)
  • 94 Rasheem Greenfreshman (6'5, 285) (+DT) *

Placekicker

  • 36 Matt Boermeester – Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 180)
  • 39 Alex Wood – Redshirt junior (5'10, 175)
  • 46 Wyatt Schmidt – Redshirt freshman (6'3, 215)

Punter

  • 17 Kris Albarado – Redshirt senior (5'10, 195)
  • 36 Chris Tilbey – sophomore (6'5, 220)
  • 46 Reid Budrovich – Redshirt freshman (5'11, 185)
 

Linebacker

  • 10 John Houston Jr. – OLB – freshman (6'3, 220) *
  • 18 Quinton Powell – OLB – junior (6'2, 205)
  • 19 Michael Hutchings – ILB – junior (6'1, 225)
  • 21 Su'a Cravens – OLB – junior (6'1, 225)
  • 34 Olajuwon Tucker – ILB – sophomore (6'3, 235)
  • 35 Cameron Smith – ILB – freshman (6'2, 245) *
  • 40 Jabari Ruffin – OLB – Redshirt junior (6'3, 245)
  • 42 Uchenna Nwosu – OLB – sophomore (6'3, 210)
  • 45 Porter Gustin – OLB – freshman (6'5, 250) (+TE) *
  • 47 Scott Felix – OLB – Redshirt junior (6'2, 240)
  • 49 Matt Bayle – OLB – freshman (6'2, 215)
  • 50 Grant Moore – OLB – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 220)
  • 51 Joel Foy – ILB – Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 225)
  • 54 Reuben Peters – ILB – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 225)
  • 55 Lamar Dawson – ILB – Redshirt senior (6'1, 230)
  • 56 Anthony Sarao – ILB – Redshirt senior (6'0, 235)
  • 58 Osa Masina – ILB – freshman (6'4, 245) (+TE) *
  • 59 Don Hill – OLB – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 245)
  • 97 Wyatt Vinci – OLB – Redshirt junior (6'2, 235)

Cornerback

  •  2 Adoree' Jacksonsophomore (5'11, 185) (+WR & RET)
  •  8 Iman Marshallfreshman (6'2, 200) *
  • 13 Kevon Seymoursenior (6'0, 185)
  • 14 Isaiah Langleyfreshman (6'0, 165) (+WR) *
  • 23 Jonathan Lockett – sophomore (5'11, 180)
  • 28 Ryan Dillard – senior (5'9, 190)
  • 29 Kevin Carrasco – Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 185)
  • 38 Jalen Jones – Redshirt freshman (5'8, 155)

Safety

  •  4 Chris Hawkins – Redshirt sophomore (5'11, 190)
  •  7 Marvell Tellfreshman (6'2, 190) *
  • 22 Leon McQuay IIIjunior (6'1, 190)
  • 24 John Plattenburg – sophomore (5'11, 185)
  • 26 Davonte Nunnery – Redshirt freshman (5'10, 205)
  • 27 Jonathan LaBonty – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 200)
  • 30 Ykili Ross – freshman (6'2, 185) (+CB & WR)*
  • 37 Matt Lopes – Redshirt sophomore (5'11, 185)
  • 41 Deion Hart – Redshirt junior (6'0, 195)

Long snappers

  • 57 Nick Schlossberg – Redshirt junior (6'0, 205)
  • 61 Jake Olson – freshman (6'4, 195)
  • 92 Zach Smith – junior (6'1, 220)

  • * : 2015 USC Trojans Football Commits (09/04/2015)

Returning starters

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USC returns 31 starters in 2015, including fifteen on offense, twelve on defense, and four on special teams.

Key departures include Javorius 'Buck' Allen (TB – 13 games), Nelson Agholor (WR – 13 games), George Farmer (WR – 4 games), Randall Telfer (TE – 12 games), Aundrey Walker (OT), Leonard Williams (DE / DT – 13 games), J. R. Tavai (LB – 9 games), Hayes Pullard (LB – 12 games), Josh Shaw (CB / S – 2 games), Gerald Bowman (S – 10 games), Andre Heidari (K – 11 games).

Other departures : Ricky Town (QB – Freshman – Arkansas), Bryce Dixon (TE), Jalen Cope-Fitzpatrick (TE), Charles Burks (LB – Junior RS – Azusa Pacific), Rahshead Johnson (CB / S – Freshman – San Jose State), Lamont Simmons (CB – Freshman RS – Georgia Tech), Devian Shelton (CB – Sophomore RS), Peter McBride (SNP – Junior RS).

  • : Co-Started in 2014

Depth chart

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2015 USC Football Depth Chart

Freshman : Freshman

Double Position : #

Injured : +

Recruiting class

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US college sports recruiting information for 2015 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Iman Marshall
#1 CB
Long Beach, California Long Beach Polytechnic High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 195 lb (88 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / February 04, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:5/5 stars
Chuma Edoga
#3 OT
Powder Springs, Georgia McEachern High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 283 lb (128 kg) January 12, 2015 (Signed) / April 21, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Ronald Jones II
#1 RB
McKinney, Texas McKinney North High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / January 2, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Rasheem Green
#8 DT
Gardena, California Junipero Serra High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 290 lb (130 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / February 04, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
John Houston Jr.
#1 MLB
Gardena, California Junipero Serra High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 207 lb (94 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / February 04, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Osa Masina
#8 OLB
Salt Lake City, Utah Brighton High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 233 lb (106 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / January 23, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Tyler Petite
#2 TE-Y
Moraga, California Campolindo High School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 223 lb (101 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / December 12, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Porter Gustin
#7 ATH OLB / S
Salem, Utah Salem Hills High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 238 lb (108 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / February 3, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Marvell Tell
#6 S
Encino, California Crespi Carmelite High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / January 3, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Sam Darnold
#8 QB-PP
San Clemente, California San Clemente High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 209 lb (95 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / July 18, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Ricky Town
#10 QB-PP
Ventura, California Saint Bonaventure High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 205 lb (93 kg) January 12, 2015 (Signed) / January 25, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Isaiah Langley
#9 ATH (WR / CB)
Pleasanton, California Foothill High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 165 lb (75 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / July 8, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Jacob Daniel
#15 DT
Fresno, California Clovis North High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 305 lb (138 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / May 13, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
De'Quan Hampton
#1 WR (JC)
Compton, California Long Beach City College 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 220 lb (100 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / June 22, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Isaac Whitney
#5 WR (JC)
Moore, Oklahoma Riverside Community College 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg) January 12, 2015 (Signed) / December 18, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Ykili Ross
#24 ATH (WR / CB)
Riverside, California Riverside Polytech High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / January 3, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Noah Jefferson
#25 DT
Las Vegas, Nevada Liberty High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 280 lb (130 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / May 15, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Cameron Smith
#8 MLB
Granite Bay, California Granite Bay High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 236 lb (107 kg) January 12, 2015 (Signed) / May 21, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Aca'Cedric Ware
#51 RB
Cedar Hill, Texas Cedar Hill High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 175 lb (79 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / July 28, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Kevin Scott
#39 DT
Los Angeles Salesian High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 255 lb (116 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / February 04, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Cole Smith
#6 C
Mission Viejo, California Mission Viejo High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 260 lb (120 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / August 19, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Christian Rector
#55 DE
Los Angeles Loyola High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 231 lb (105 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / August 6, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Roy Hemsley
#69 OT
Los Angeles Windward School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 285 lb (129 kg) January 12, 2015 (Signed) / May 6, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Dominic Davis
#99 S -> RB / WR
Mission Hills, California Bishop Alemany High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 175 lb (79 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / October 26, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Caleb Wilson
TE-Y
Gardena, California Junipero Serra High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 214 lb (97 kg) Walk On 2015 / February 04, 2015 (Signed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars
Clayton Johnston
#64 OT
Anaheim, California Servite High School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 280 lb (130 kg) Blue Shirts 2016 / July 2, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Deontay Burnett
#139 WR
Gardena, California Junipero Serra High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 151 lb (68 kg) Blue Shirts 2016 / February 4, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Taylor McNamara
TE
San Diego University of Oklahoma 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 245 lb (111 kg) March 23, 2015 (Transfer) 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Daniel Imatorbhebhe
TE
Suwanee, Georgia University of Florida 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Blue Shirt 2016, Will sit out one year / June 24, 2015 (Transfer) 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Lance Mudd
RB
San Diego Cal Poly 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Will sit out one year / February 3, 2015 (Transfer) 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Jonathan LaBonty
S
Mission Viejo, California Cal Poly 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Will sit out one year / 2015 (Transfer) 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Jackson Boyer
WR
Chapel Hill, North Carolina North Carolina 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Will sit out one year / 2015 (Transfer) 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Wyatt Vinci
OLB
Ridgewood, New Jersey Diablo Valley JC 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Will sit out one year / 2015 (Transfer) 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Yoofi Quansah
WR
Chino Hills, California UC San Diego 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 2015 (Transfer) 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Deion Hart
S
Hacienda Heights, California Sam Houston State 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Will sit out one year / 2015 (Transfer) 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: #1   Rivals: #1  247Sports: #1  ESPN: #3
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2015 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 1, 2016.

Scholarship distribution chart

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redshirt year used / redshirt year eligible / * : Former walk-on

– 85 scholarships permitted, 80 currently allotted to players (Note: Ricky Town is still "counts" for 2015, bringing the total to 81).

USC added four "blueshirts" that will count towards the class of 2016: Oklahoma transfer TE Taylor McNamara,
Florida transfer TE Daniel Imatorbhebhe, true freshman OL Clayton Johnston and WR Deontay Burnett,
CAL Poly transfer P Chris Tilbey

Kicker Matt Boermeester blueshirted and counted towards class of 2015.

– With four blueshirts, USC can sign 20 players in the class of 2016.

2015 NFL draft

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Round Pick Player Position NFL team
1 6 Leonard Williams Defensive end / Defensive tackle New York Jets
1 20 Nelson Agholor Wide receiver Philadelphia Eagles
4 120 (21) Josh Shaw Cornerback / Safety Cincinnati Bengals
4 125 (26) Javorius 'Buck' Allen Running back Baltimore Ravens
6 198 (22) Randall Telfer Tight end Cleveland Browns
7 219 (2) Hayes Pullard Middle Linebacker Cleveland Browns
UFA J. R. Tavai Outside linebacker Tennessee Titans
UFA George Farmer Wide receiver Seattle Seahawks
UFA Gerald Bowman Safety Baltimore Ravens
UFA Aundrey Walker Offensive tackle Miami Dolphins
UFA Andre Heidari Kicker Los Angeles Kiss (AFL)
  • * : Projected Round

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 58:00 p.m.Arkansas State*No. 8P12NW 55–679,809
September 125:00 p.m.Idaho*No. 8
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
P12NW 59–972,422
September 195:00 p.m.StanfordNo. 6
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA (rivalry)
ABCL 31–4178,306
September 267:30 p.m.at Arizona StateNo. 19ESPNW 42–1461,904
October 86:00 p.m.WashingtonNo. 17
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
ESPNL 12–1763,623
October 174:30 p.m.at No. 14 Notre Dame*NBCL 31–4180,795
October 244:30 p.m.No. 3 Utah
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
FOXW 42–2473,435
October 3112:00 p.m.at CaliforniaFOXW 27–2152,060
November 77:30 p.m.Arizonadagger
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
ESPNW 38–3076,309
November 136:00 p.m.at ColoradoESPN2W 27–2437,905
November 2112:30 p.m.at No. 23 OregonNo. 24ESPNL 28–4859,094
November 2812:30 p.m.No. 22 UCLA
ABC/ESPN2W 40–2183,602
December 54:45 p.m.vs. No. 7 StanfordNo. 20ESPNL 22–4158,476
December 307:30 p.m.vs. Wisconsin*No. 25ESPNL 21–2348,329
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll & CFP Rankings (beginning in Week 9) released prior to game.

Game summaries

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Arkansas State

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1 2 3 4 Total
Red Wolves 0 0 6 0 6
#8 Trojans 14 14 14 13 55
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP ARST USC
1 13:58 4 77 1:14 USC JuJu Smith-Schuster 61-yard touchdown reception from Cody Kessler, Alex Wood kick good 0 7
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 6 55
  • (Q1, 0:03) USC – #7 Steven Mitchell Jr. 14 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 14–0
  • (Q2, 9:38) USC – #23 Tre Madden 65 yard run, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 21–0
  • (Q2, 4:40) USC – #48 Taylor McNamara 2 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC28–0
  • (Q3, 13:07) Arkansas State – #34 Michael Gordon 9 yard run – USC 28–6
  • (Q3, 6:28) USC – #23 Tre Madden 8 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 35–6
  • (Q3, 3:46) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 44 yard run, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 42–6
  • (Q4, 10:26) USC – #58 Osa Masina 46 yard fumble return, (#39 Alex Wood kick blocked) – USC 48–6
  • (Q4, 4:21) USC – #28 Aca'Cedric Ware 6 yard run, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 55–6

Idaho

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1 2 3 4 Total
Vandals 0 3 6 0 9
#8 Trojans 21 17 14 7 59
  • (Q1, 12:57) USC – #22 Justin Davis 1 yard run, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 7–0
  • (Q1, 09:28) USC – #22 Justin Davis 7 yard run, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 14–0
  • (Q1, 04:25) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 50 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 21–0
  • (Q2, 15:00) Idaho – #5 Austin Rehkow 21 yard Field Goal – USC 21–3
  • (Q2, 12:05) USC – #23 Tre Madden 7 yard run, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 28–3
  • (Q2, 05:48) USC – #23 Tre Madden 10 yard run, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 35–3
  • (Q2, 0:25) USC – #39 Alex Wood 24 yard Field Goal – USC 38–3
  • (Q3, 09:41) Idaho – #13 Bobby Cowan 10 yard pass from #10 Matt Linehan – USC 38–9
  • (Q3, 08:04) USC – #15 Isaac Whitney 28 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 45–9
  • (Q3, 03:53) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 41 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 52–9
  • (Q4, 07:32) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 1 yard run, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 59–9

Stanford

[edit]
1 2 3 4 Total
Cardinal 7 17 7 10 41
#6 Trojans 14 7 7 3 31
  • (Q1, 12:09) USC – #23 Tre Madden 1 yard run, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 7–0
  • (Q1, 02:55) STA – #18 Austin Hooper 15 yard pass from #8 Kevin Hogan, (#34 Conrad Ukropina kick) – USC 7–7
  • (Q1, 01:00) USC – #7 Steven Mitchell Jr. 6 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 14–7
  • (Q2, 12:44) STA – #34 Conrad Ukropina 42 yard Field Goal – USC 14–10
  • (Q2, 09:49) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 54 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 21–10
  • (Q2, 04:21) STA – #22 Remound Wright 1 yard run, (#34 Conrad Ukropina kick) – USC 21–17
  • (Q2, 00:03) STA – #89 Devon Cajuste 17 yard pass from #8 Kevin Hogan, (#34 Conrad Ukropina kick) – STA 24–21
  • (Q3, 10:14) USC – #7 Steven Mitchell Jr. 1 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 28–24
  • (Q3, 04:59) STA – #22 Remound Wright 1 yard run, (#34 Conrad Ukropina kick) – STA 31–28
  • (Q4, 11:25) STA – #22 Remound Wright 1 yard run, (#34 Conrad Ukropina kick) – STA 38–28
  • (Q4, 9:25) USC – #39 Alex Wood 36 yard Field Goal – STA 38–31
  • (Q4, 2:27) STA – #34 Conrad Ukropina 46 yard Field Goal – STA 41–31

Arizona State

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1 2 3 4 Total
#19 Trojans 7 28 0 7 42
Sun Devils 0 0 7 7 14
  • (Q1, 10:44) USC – #2 Adoree' Jackson 80 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 7–0
  • (Q2, 11:29) USC – #7 Steven Mitchell Jr. 27 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 14–0
  • (Q2, 03:44) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 4 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 21–0
  • (Q2, 00:40) USC – #4 Chris Hawkins 94 yard fumble return, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 28–0
  • (Q2, 00:07) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 10 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 35–0
  • (Q3, 02:05) ASU – #4 Demario Richard 1 yard run, (#5 Zane Gonzalez kick) – USC 35–7
  • (Q4, 10:47) USC – #15 Isaac Whitney 10 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 42–7
  • (Q4, 07:48) ASU – #4 Demario Richard 4 yard run, (#5 Zane Gonzalez kick) – USC 42–14

Washington

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1 2 3 4 Total
Huskies 0 3 7 7 17
#17 Trojans 3 3 0 6 12
  • (Q1, 1:47) USC – #39 Alex Wood 34 yard Field Goal – USC 3–0
  • (Q2, 9:54) WAS – #48 Cameron Van Winkle 21 yard Field Goal – USC 3–3
  • (Q2, 0:00) USC – #39 Alex Wood 21 yard Field Goal – USC 6–3
  • (Q3, 11:24) WAS – #82 Joshua Perkins 27 yard pass from #16 Marvin Hall, (#48 Cameron Van Winkle kick) – WAS 10–6
  • (Q4, 14:21) WAS – #9 Myles Gaskin 1 yard run, (#48 Cameron Van Winkle kick) – WAS 17–6
  • (Q4, 12:02) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 1 yard run, (#6 Cody Kessler pass failed) – WAS 17–12

Notre Dame

[edit]
1 2 3 4 Total
Trojans 10 14 7 0 31
#14 Fighting Irish 21 3 0 17 41
  • (Q1, 11:59) USC – #6 Cody Kessler 3 yard run, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 7–0
  • (Q1, 11:49) ND – #7 Will Fuller 75 yard pass from #14 DeShone Kizer, (#19 Justin Yoon kick) – 7–7
  • (Q1, 8:52) USC – #39 Alex Wood 42 yard Field Goal – USC 10–7
  • (Q1, 6:50) ND – #20 C. J. Prosise 25 yard run, (#19 Justin Yoon kick) – ND 14–10
  • (Q1, 5:04) ND – #17 Kris Albarado punt blocked, #3 Amir Carlisle 5 yard run, (#19 Justin Yoon kick) – ND 21–10
  • (Q2, 6:03) ND – #19 Justin Yoon 32 yard Field Goal – ND 24–10
  • (Q2, 5:52) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 75 yard pass from #10 Jalen Greene, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – ND 24–17
  • (Q2, 3:31) USC – #2 Adoree' Jackson 83 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – 24–24
  • (Q3, 9:45) USC – #48 Taylor McNamara 4 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 31–24
  • (Q4, 14:26) ND – #20 C.J. Prosise 4 yard run, (#19 Justin Yoon kick) – 31–31
  • (Q4, 9:06) ND – #88 Corey Robinson 10 yard pass from #14 DeShone Kizer, (#19 Justin Yoon kick) – ND 38–31
  • (Q4, 5:39) ND – #19 Justin Yoon 32 yard Field Goal – ND 41–31

Utah

[edit]
1 2 3 4 Total
#3 Utes 14 3 0 7 24
Trojans 7 21 7 7 42
  • (Q1, 8:06) USC – #22 Justin Davis 9 yard run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 7–0
  • (Q1, 3:53) UTAH – #18 Britain Covey 30 yard pass from #7 Travis Wilson (#39 Andy Phillips kick) – 7–7
  • (Q1, 1:49) UTAH – #8 Bubba Poole 2 yard run (#39 Andy Phillips kick) – UTAH 14–7
  • (Q2, 9:47) USC – #31 Soma Vainuku 1 yard run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – 14–14
  • (Q2, 3:40) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 18 yard run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 21–14
  • (Q2, 1:07) USC – #35 Cameron Smith 54 yard interception run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 28–14
  • (Q2, 0:05) UTAH – #39 Andy Phillips 53 yard Field Goal – USC 28–17
  • (Q3, 3:37) USC – #6 Cody Kessler 1 yard run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 35–17
  • (Q4, 9:58) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 25 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 42–17
  • (Q4, 4:00) UTAH – #18 Britain Covey 66 yard pass from #7 Travis Wilson (#39 Andy Phillips kick) – USC 42–24

California

[edit]
1 2 3 4 Total
Trojans 0 10 17 0 27
Golden Bears 7 0 7 7 21
  • (Q1, 7:05) CAL – #1 Bryce Treggs 6 yard pass from #16 Jared Goff (#9 Matt Anderson kick) – CAL 7–0
  • (Q2, 13:32) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 13 yard run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 7–7
  • (Q2, 0:11) USC – #39 Alex Wood 22 yard Field Goal – USC 10–7
  • (Q3, 9:50) USC – #23 Tre Madden 2 yard run, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 17–7
  • (Q3, 9:40) USC – #2 Adoree' Jackson 46 yard interception run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 24–7
  • (Q3, 5:46) CAL – #2 Daniel Lasco 6 yard run (#9 Matt Anderson kick) – USC 24–14
  • (Q3, 1:47) USC – #39 Alex Wood 43 yard Field Goal – USC 27–14
  • (Q4, 3:56) CAL – #89 Stephen Anderson 9 yard pass from #16 Jared Goff (#9 Matt Anderson kick) – USC 27–21

Arizona

[edit]
1 2 3 4 Total
Wildcats 7 10 3 10 30
Trojans 0 17 0 21 38
  • (Q1, 5:53) AZ – #6 Nate Phillips 9 yard pass from #12 Anu Solomon (#41 Casey Skowron kick) – AZ 7–0
  • (Q2, 15:00) AZ – #4 David Richards 2 yard pass from #12 Anu Solomon (#41 Casey Skowron kick) – AZ 14–0
  • (Q2, 11:39) USC – #39 Alex Wood 25 yard Field Goal – AZ 14–3
  • (Q2, 9:25) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 72 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler (#39 Alex Wood kick) – AZ 14–10
  • (Q2, 8:16) AZ – #41 Casey Skowron 37 yard Field Goal – AZ 17–10
  • (Q2, 3:02) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 5 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 17–17
  • (Q3, 10:56) AZ – #41 Casey Skowron 41 yard Field Goal – AZ 20–17
  • (Q4, 15:00) USC – #22 Justin Davis 9 yard run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 24–20
  • (Q4, 10:09) AZ – #41 Casey Skowron 44 yard Field Goal – USC 24–23
  • (Q4, 9:37) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 74 yard run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 31–23
  • (Q4, 2:42) USC – #22 Justin Davis 15 yard run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 38–23
  • (Q4, 0:16) AZ – #1 Cayleb Jones 1 yard pass from #12 Anu Solomon (#41 Casey Skowron kick) – USC 38–30

Colorado

[edit]
1 2 3 4 Total
Trojans 3 3 14 7 27
Buffaloes 7 10 0 7 24
  • (Q1, 10:35) USC – #39 Alex Wood 22 yard Field Goal – USC 3–0
  • (Q1, 5:15) COL – #23 Phillip Lindsay 4 yard run (#10 Diego Gonzalez kick) – COL 7–3
  • (Q2, 9:28) COL – #22 Nelson Spruce 9 yard pass from #15 Cade Apsay (#10 Diego Gonzalez kick) – COL 14–3
  • (Q2, 3:14) COL – #10 Diego Gonzalez 28 yard Field Goal – COL 17–3
  • (Q2, 0:00) USC – #39 Alex Wood 41 yard Field Goal – COL 17–6
  • (Q3, 5:34) USC – #38 Jahleel Pinner 4 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler (#39 Alex Wood kick) – COL 17–13
  • (Q3, 2:32) USC – #48 Taylor McNamara 2 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 20–17
  • (Q4, 13:55) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 36 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 27–17
  • (Q4, 6:13) COL – #18 George Frazier 1 yard pass from #15 Cade Apsay (#10 Diego Gonzalez kick) – USC 27–24

Oregon

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1 2 3 4 Total
#24 Trojans 7 7 14 0 28
#23 Ducks 14 17 7 10 48
  • (Q1, 7:34) ORE – #2 Bralon Addison 48 yard pass from #3 Vernon Adams (#41 Aidan Schneider kick) – ORE 7–0
  • (Q1, 2:04) USC – #1 Darreus Rogers 27 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler (#36 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 7–7
  • (Q1, 1:46) ORE – #81 Evan Baylis 52 yard pass from #3 Vernon Adams Jr. (#41 Aidan Schneider kick) – ORE 14–7
  • (Q2, 12:20) USC – #82 Tyler Petite 12 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler (#36 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 14–14
  • (Q2, 6:46) ORE – #7 Darren Carrington 37 yard pass from #3 Vernon Adams Jr. (#41 Aidan Schneider kick) – ORE 21–14
  • (Q2, 2:47) ORE – #29 Kani Benoit 30 yard pass from #3 Vernon Adams Jr. (#41 Aidan Schneider kick) – ORE 28–14
  • (Q2, 0:06) ORE – #41 Aidan Schneider 37 yard Field Goal – ORE 31–14
  • (Q3, 11:33) ORE – #88 Dwayne Stanford 21 yard pass from #3 Vernon Adams Jr. (#41 Aidan Schneider kick) – ORE 38–14
  • (Q3, 9:48) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 12 yard run (#36 Matt Boermeester kick) – ORE 38–21
  • (Q3, 1:48) USC – #2 Adoree' Jackson 41 yard punt return (#36 Matt Boermeester kick) – ORE 38–28
  • (Q4, 12:57) ORE – #6 Charles Nelson 26 yard pass from #3 Vernon Adams Jr. (#41 Aidan Schneider kick) – ORE 45–28
  • (Q4, 7:00) ORE – #41 Aidan Schneider 22 yard Field Goal – ORE 48–28

UCLA

[edit]
1 2 3 4 Total
#22 Bruins 7 7 7 0 21
Trojans 3 17 13 7 40
  • (Q1, 7:58) USC – #39 Alex Wood 30 yard Field Goal – USC 3–0
  • (Q1, 3:32) UCLA – #24 Paul Perkins 19 yard run (#15 Ka'imi Fairbairn kick) – UCLA 7–3
  • (Q2, 12:06) USC – #6 Cody Kessler 1 yard run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 10–7
  • (Q2, 9:49) UCLA – #18 Thomas Duarte 19 yard pass from #3 Josh Rosen (#15 Ka'imi Fairbairn kick) – UCLA 14–10
  • (Q2, 2:51) USC – #39 Alex Wood 21 yard Field Goal – UCLA 14–13
  • (Q2, 1:56) USC – #2 Adoree' Jackson 42 yard punt return (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 20–14
  • (Q3, 8:42) UCLA – #24 Paul Perkins 1 yard run (#15 Ka'imi Fairbairn kick) – UCLA 21–20
  • (Q3, 7:27) USC – #94 Rasheem Greene 31 yard fumble return, (2pts failed) – USC 26–21
  • (Q3, 1:57) USC – #1 Darreus Rogers 21 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 33–21
  • (Q4, 6:24) USC – #48 Taylor McNamara 8 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 40–21

Pac-12 Championship Game

[edit]
1 2 3 4 Total
#20 Trojans 0 3 13 6 22
#7 Cardinal 3 10 14 14 41
  • (Q1, 9:13) STA – #34 Conrad Ukropina 30 yard Field Goal – STA 3–0
  • (Q2, 15:00) STA – #8 Kevin Hogan 11 yard pass from #5 Christian McCaffrey, (#34 Conrad Ukropina kick) – STA 10–0
  • (Q2, 8:35) STA – #34 Conrad Ukropina 23 yard Field Goal – STA 13–0
  • (Q2, 0:15) USC – #39 Alex Wood 40 yard Field Goal – STA 13–3
  • (Q3, 11:56) USC – #38 Jahleel Pinner 1 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler (#39 Alex Wood kick blocked) – STA 13–9
  • (Q3, 5:28) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 27 yard run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 16–13
  • (Q3, 3:16) STA – #8 Kevin Hogan 7 yard run (#34 Conrad Ukropina kick) – STA 20–16
  • (Q3, 0:14) STA – #90 Solomon Thomas 30 yard fumble return, (#34 Conrad Ukropina kick) – STA 27–16
  • (Q4, 12:35) USC – #6 Cody Kessler 12 yard run (2pts failed) – STA 27–22
  • (Q4, 6:43) STA – #5 Christian McCaffrey 28 yard pass from #8 Kevin Hogan, (#34 Conrad Ukropina kick) – STA 34–22
  • (Q4, 1:44) STA – #5 Christian McCaffrey 10 yard run – STA 41–22

Holiday Bowl

[edit]
1 2 3 4 Total
#25 Trojans 0 7 7 7 21
Badgers 0 13 7 3 23
  • (Q2, 13:34) WIS – #10 Rafael Gaglianone 28 yard Field Goal – WIS 3–0
  • (Q2, 9:28) WIS – #6 Corey Clement 6 yard run (#10 Rafael Gaglianone kick) – WIS 10–0
  • (Q2, 5:20) USC – #22 Justin Davis 1 yard run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – WIS 10–7
  • (Q2, 0:30) WIS – #10 Rafael Gaglianone 33 yard Field Goal – WIS 13–7
  • (Q3, 7:54) WIS – #2 Joel Stave 4 yard pass from #46 Austin Traylor, (#10 Rafael Gaglianone kick) – WIS 20–7
  • (Q3, 5:38) USC – #22 Justin Davis 4 yard run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – WIS 20–14
  • (Q4, 10:28) USC – #1 Darreus Rogers 7 yard pass from #6 Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 21–20
  • (Q4, 2:31) WIS – #10 Rafael Gaglianone 29 yard Field Goal – WIS 23–21

Rankings

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Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP886191717RVRVRVRV22RV24RVRV
Coaches10107181617RVRVRVRV24RV24RVRV
CFPNot released242025Not released

Statistics

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Team

[edit]

As of 11/22/2015.

Non-conference opponents

1 2 3 4 Total
USC 45 45 35 20 145
All opponents 21 6 12 17 56

Pac-12 opponents

1 2 3 4 Total
USC 44 113 72 58 287
Pac-12 opponents 63 67 45 65 240

Offense

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Defense

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Key: POS: Position, SOLO: Solo Tackles, AST: Assisted Tackles, TOT: Total Tackles, TFL: Tackles-for-loss, SACK: Quarterback Sacks, INT: Interceptions, BU: Passes Broken Up, PD: Passes Defended, QBH: Quarterback Hits, FF: Forced Fumbles, FR: Fumbles Recovered, BLK: Kicks or Punts Blocked, SAF: Safeties, TD : Touchdown

Special teams

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Awards

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College Sports Madness All-American Team

[edit]
  • Second team

Su'a CravensLB – Junior

  • Third Team

Zach BannerOTRedshirt Junior

USA Today Sports Freshman All-America Team

[edit]
  • First team

Cameron SmithLB – Freshman
Iman Marshall- CB – Freshman

Pac-12 All-Conference Team

[edit]
  • First team

JuJu Smith-SchusterWR – Sophomore
Zach BannerOTRedshirt Junior
Antwaun WoodsDTRedshirt Senior
Su'a CravensLB – Junior
Adoree' JacksonCB – Sophomore

  • Second team

Chad WheelerOTRedshirt Junior
Delvon Simmons – DERedshirt Senior
Soma Vainuku – FBRedshirt Senior
Adoree' JacksonRS – Sophomore

  • Honorable mention

Cody KesslerQBRedshirt Senior
Justin DavisTB – Junior
Ronald Jones IITB – Freshman
Damien MamaOG – Sophomore
Cameron SmithLB – Freshman

Pac-12 All-Academic Team

[edit]
  • First team

Robby Kolanz – WRRedshirt Junior
Connor Spears – TERedshirt Sophomore

  • Honorable mention

Alex Wood – KRedshirt Junior

Pac-12 Freshman

[edit]
  • Defensive Player of the Year

Cameron SmithLB – Freshman


Notes

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  • March 23, 2015 – Former Oklahoma tight end Tyler McNamara Transferring to USC.[2]
  • May 1, 2015 – Former SC Linebacker Charles Burks transferring to Azusa Pacific
  • June 24, 2015 – Former Florida Tight end Daniel Imatorbhebhe Transferring to USC.[3]
  • July 16, 2015 – Georgia Tech confirms addition of USC transfer Lamont Simmons.[4]
  • August 4, 2015 – Rahshead Johnson, former 4-star at USC, transfers to San Jose State.[5]
  • August 16, 2015 – Freshman Quarterback Ricky Town has decided to transfer.[6]
  • August 21, 2015 – Arkansas announces they have landed ex-USC QB Ricky Town.[7]
  • October 12, 2015 – Steve Sarkisian Fired as USC Football Coach.[8]
  • October 12, 2015 – Daelin Hayes De-Commits from USC Football.[9]
  • October 13, 2015 – Mique Juarez De-Commits from USC Football.[10]
  • October 30, 2015 – Athletic Director Pat Haden resigns from the College Football Playoff Selection Committee
  • November 30, 2015 – Clay Helton Hired As USC Football Head Coach.[11]
  • December 6, 2015 – USC has confirmed the firing of Justin Wilcox, Keith Heyward, Bob Connelly and Chris Wilson.[12]
  • December 13, 2015 – Zach Banner to Return for Senior Season at USC.[13]
  • December 16, 2015 – Su'a Cravens Declares for 2016 NFL Draft.[14]
  • December 18, 2015 – Tee Martin Promoted To Offensive Coordinator.[15]
  • December 22, 2015 – Cody Kessler, Soma Vainuku To Play In Senior Bowl.[16]
  • December 22, 2015 – Antwaun Woods, Greg Townsend Jr. To Play In 2016 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "No. 24 USC Football Takes on No. 7 Stanford in Pac-12 Championship Game - University of Southern California Official Athletic Site". Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
  2. ^ de Artolo, Alicia (March 23, 2015). "Former Oklahoma Tight end Tyler McNamara Transferring to USC". FanSided. Retrieved March 23, 2015.
  3. ^ de Artolo, Alicia (June 24, 2015). "TE Daniel Imatorbhebhe Confirms Transfer". FanSided. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
  4. ^ Taylor, John (July 16, 2015). "Georgia Tech confirms addition of USC transfer Lamont Simmons". FanSided. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
  5. ^ Durkin, Jimmy (August 4, 2015). "Rahshead Johnson, former 4-star at USC, transfers to San Jose State". FanSided. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
  6. ^ Castillo, Michael (August 16, 2015). "Steve Sarkisian Confirms Ricky Town Transfer". FanSided. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  7. ^ "It's Official: Arkansas Announces They Have Landed Ex-USC QB Ricky Town". Fox Sports. August 21, 2015. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  8. ^ "Steve Sarkisian Fired as USC Football Coach". Reign of Troy. October 12, 2015. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
  9. ^ "Daelin Hayes De-Commits from USC Football". Reign of Troy. October 12, 2015. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
  10. ^ "Mique Juarez De-Commits from USC Football". Reign of Troy. October 13, 2015. Retrieved October 13, 2015.
  11. ^ "Clay Helton Hired As USC Football Head Coach". Reign of Troy. November 30, 2015. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
  12. ^ "USC Football: Clay Helton Reportedly Fires Defensive Coaching Staff". Reign of Troy. December 6, 2015. Retrieved December 6, 2015.
  13. ^ "Zach Banner to Return for Senior Season at USC". Reign of Troy. December 13, 2015. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
  14. ^ "Su'a Cravens Declares for 2016 NFL Draft". Reign of Troy. December 16, 2015. Retrieved December 16, 2015.
  15. ^ "Tee Martin Promoted To Offensive Coordinator". Reign of Troy. December 18, 2015. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
  16. ^ "Cody Kessler, Soma Vainuku To Play In Senior Bowl". Reign of Troy. December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
  17. ^ "Antwaun Woods, Greg Townsend Jr. To Play In 2016 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl". Reign of Troy. December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 22, 2015.