1956 USC Trojans football team


The 1956 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California in the 1956 NCAA University Division football season. In their sixth and final year under head coach Jess Hill, the Trojans compiled an 8–2 record, finished in a tie for second place in the Pacific Coast Conference, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 218 to 126. The team was ranked #15 in the final United Press Coaches Poll and #18 in the final AP Poll. Total attendance for all 10 games was 469,762.
Frank Hall led the team in passing with 10 of 23 passes completed for 196 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. C. R. Roberts led the team in rushing with 120 carries for 775 yards and five touchdowns. Tony Ortega was the leading receiver with seven catches for 223 yards and one touchdown. Ernie Zampese rushed for 500 yards and passed for 166 yards.
Two Trojans received first-team honors from the Associated Press or the United Press on the 1956 All-Pacific Coast Conference football team: backs C. R. Roberts and Jon Arnett, USC.

Players

The following players were members of the 1956 USC football team.

Coaching staff