1975 USC Trojans football team


The 1975 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California in the 1975 NCAA Division I football season. In their 15th year under head coach John McKay, the Trojans compiled an 8–4 record, finished in fifth place in the Pacific-8 Conference, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 247 to 140. The team was ranked #17 in the final AP Poll and #19 in the final UPI Coaches Poll.
Quarterback Vince Evans led the team in passing, completing 35 of 112 passes for 695 yards with three touchdowns and nine interceptions. Ricky Bell led the team in rushing with 385 carries for 1,957 yards and 13 touchdowns. Randy Simmrin led the team in receiving with 26 catches for 478 yards and one touchdown.

Schedule

Roster

Game summaries

Iowa

Washington State

38 Rush, 217 Yds

Notre Dame

1975 team players in the NFL

The following players were drafted into professional football following the season.
PlayerPositionRoundPickFranchise
Danny ReeceDefensive back369Cincinnati Bengals
Joe DavisTackle8211New York Jets
Mel JacksonGuard12328Green Bay Packers
Doug HoganDefensive back16454Oakland Raiders