1965_USC_Trojans_football_team

1965 USC Trojans football team

1965 USC Trojans football team

American college football season

The 1965 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1965 NCAA University Division football season. In their sixth year under head coach John McKay, the Trojans compiled a 7–2–1 record (4–1 against conference opponents), finished in second place in the Athletic Association of Western Universities (AAWU or Pac-8), and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 262 to 92.[1] The team was ranked tenth in the final AP Poll and ninth in the final Coaches Poll.

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Quarterback Troy Winslow led the team in passing, completing 78 of 128 passes for 1,019 yards with 11 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. Mike Garrett won the Heisman Trophy and led the team in rushing with 267 carries for 1,440 yards and 13 touchdowns. Dave Moton led the team in receiving with 29 catches for 493 yards and five touchdowns.[2]

Schedule

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Game summaries

UCLA

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  • Mike Garrett 40 rushes, 210 yards [3]

Wyoming

Statistics

  • Receiving: David Moton 5 receptions, 181 yards, 3 TD[4]

1965 team players in the NFL

The following players were drafted into professional football following the season.

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Awards and honors

References

  1. [1]
    "Southern California Yearly Results (1965-1969)". College Football Data Warehouse. David DeLassus. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
  2. [2]
    "1965 Southern California Trojans Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
  3. [3]
    2020 USC Media Guide Supplement
  4. [4]
    2012 USC football media supplement.
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    "1966 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on December 21, 2007.
  6. [6]
    "Heisman.com - Heisman Trophy". Archived from the original on April 11, 2007. Retrieved April 16, 2007.
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