| 1916 USC Trojans football | |
| Conference | Independent |
|---|---|
| 1916 record | 5–3 |
| Head coach | Dean Cromwell (3rd season) |
| Home stadium | Fiesta Park |
Seasons | |
Template:1916 college football records The 1916 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1916 college football season. In their third non-consecutive year under head coach Dean Cromwell (Cromwell was also coach in 1909 and 1910), the Trojans compiled a 5-3 record and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 129 to 80.[1] The season featured USC's first game against Arizona, a 20-7 victory in Phoenix,[2] its third game against California, a 27-0 loss in Los Angeles,[3] and its second game against Oregon Agricultural, a 16-7 loss in Los Angeles.[4]
Schedule[]
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7 | Sherman Institute |
| W 14–0 | 15,000 |
| October 14 | at Santa Fe Athletic Club | – | W 14–0 | – |
| October 21 | Utah |
| L 12–27 | 2,000 |
| November 4 | California |
| L 0–27 | 10,000 |
| November 11 | Los Angeles Athletic Club |
| W 34–0 | – |
| November 25 | Pomona |
| W 28–3 | – |
| November 30 | Oregon Agricultural |
| L 7–16 | 5,000 |
| December 9 | vs. Arizona |
| W 20–7 | 5,000 |
References[]
- ↑ "Southern California Yearly Results (1915-1919)". College Football Data Warehouse. David DeLassus. http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/s/southern_california/1915-1919_yearly_results.php. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
- ↑ "Southern California vs. Arizona". College Football Data Warehouse. David DeLassus. http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/s/southern_california/opponents_records.php?teamid=167. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
- ↑ "Southern California vs. California". College Football Data Warehouse. David DeLassus. http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/s/southern_california/opponents_records.php?teamid=466. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
- ↑ "Southern California vs. Oregon State". College Football Data Warehouse. David DeLassus. http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/s/southern_california/opponents_records.php?teamid=2428. Retrieved July 20, 2015.