1979 USC Trojans football team
The 1979 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California in the 1979 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their fourth year under head coach John Robinson, the Trojans compiled an 11–0–1 record, won the Pacific-10 Conference championship, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 389 to 171. The team was ranked #2 in both the final AP Poll and the final UPI Coaches Poll.
Quarterback Paul McDonald led the team in passing, completing 164 of 264 passes for 2,223 yards with 18 touchdowns and six interceptions. Charles White led the team in rushing with 332 carries for 2,050 yards and 19 touchdowns. Dan Garcia led the team in receiving with 29 catches for 492 yards and three touchdowns.
The team was named national champion by the College Football Researchers Association, an NCAA-designated major selector.Schedule
Game summaries
Notre Dame
Roster
1979 Team Players in the NFL
- Marcus Allen
- Chip Banks
- Joey Browner
- Ronnie Lott
- Dennis Smith
- Jeff Fisher
- Chris Foote
- Bruce Matthews
- Don Mosebar
- Anthony Muñoz
- Keith Van Horne
- Charles White
Paul McDonald
Hoby Brenner
Roy FosterAwards and honors
