The 1977 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1977 NCAA Division I football season . In their second year under head coach John Robinson , the Trojans compiled a 7–4 record (5–2 against conference opponents), finished in a tie for second place in the Pacific-8 Conference (Pac-8), and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 357 to 212.[1]
Quarterback Rob Hertel led the team in passing, completing 132 of 245 passes for 2,145 yards with 19 touchdowns and 18 interceptions. Charles White led the team in rushing with 285 carries for 1,478 yards and seven touchdowns. Randy Simmrin led the team in receiving with 41 catches for 840 yards and five touchdowns.[2]
Schedule [ ] Date Opponent Rank Site TV Result Attendance September 10 at Missouri * No. 4 W 27–1065,298 September 17 at Oregon State No. 2 W 17–1031,143 September 24 TCU * No. 2 W 51–054,620 September 30 Washington State No. 2 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA W 41–761,809 October 8 No. 7 Alabama * No. 1 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA ABC L 20–2163,140 October 15 Oregon No. 6 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA W 33–1551,120 October 22 at No. 11 Notre Dame * No. 5 ABC L 19–4959,075 October 29 at California No. 10 L 14–1776,780 November 5 Stanford No. 16 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA (rivalry ) W 49–065,101 November 12 at Washington No. 14 L 10–2859,501 November 25 No. 17 UCLA ABC W 29–2786,168 December 31 vs. No. 17 Texas A&M * No. 20 Mizlou W 47–2852,842 *Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
Game summaries [ ] UCLA [ ]
by Quarter
1
2
3
4
Total
• USC
0
17
9
3
29
UCLA
10
0
7
10
27
Scoring summary 1
UCLA Carrol 52-yard field goal UCLA 3–0 1
UCLA Brown 1-yard run (Carrol kick) UCLA 10–0 2
USC Jordan 25-yard field goal UCLA 10–3 2
USC Gay 20-yard pass from Hertel (kick failed) UCLA 10–9 2
USC Williams 40-yard pass from Hertel (Gay pass from Hertel) USC 16–10 3
9:57
USC Williams 27-yard pass from Hertel (kick failed) USC 23–10 3
USC Jordan 36-yard field goal USC 26–10 3
UCLA Owens 32-yard pass from Bashore (Carrol kick) USC 26–17 4
UCLA Carrol 20-yard field goal USC 26–20 4
2:51
UCLA Pederson 2-yard pass from Bashore (Carrol kick) UCLA 27–26 4
:02
USC Jordan 38-yard field goal USC 29–27
[3]
Roster [ ]
1977 USC Trojans football team roster
Players
Coaches
Offense
Pos.
#
Name
Class
RB
21
Cain, Lynn Lynn Cain 5.0 ! Jr
TE
86
Gay, William William Gay 7.0 ! Sr
QB
6
Hertel, Rob Rob Hertel 7.0 ! Sr
G
66
Howell, Pat Pat Howell 5.0 ! Jr
T
74
Schuhmacher, John John Schuhmacher 7.0 ! Sr
TE
89
Shipp, Joe Joe Shipp 7.0 ! Sr
WR
24
Sweeney, Joe Joe Sweeney 5.0 ! Jr
FB
36
Tatupu, Mosi Mosi Tatupu 7.0 ! Sr
T
68
Van Horne, Keith Keith Van Horne 3.0 ! So
RB
12
White, Charles Charles White 3.0 ! So
WR
8
Williams, Kevin Kevin Williams 3.0 ! So
Defense
Pos.
#
Name
Class
DB
47
Braziel, Larry Larry Braziel 5.0 ! Jr
LB
58
Celotto, Mario Mario Celotto 7.0 ! Sr
LB
85
Cobb, Garry Garry Cobb 5.0 ! Jr
DT
92
Dimler, Rich Rich Dimler 5.0 ! Jr
CB
40
Fisher, Jeff Jeff Fisher 1.0 ! Fr
LB
56
Johnson, Dennis Dennis Johnson 3.0 ! So
DT
96
Lapka, Myron Myron Lapka 3.0 ! So
FS
42
Lott, Ronnie Ronnie Lott 1.0 ! Fr
LB
60
Matthews, Clay Clay Matthews 7.0 ! Sr
LB
58
McDonald, Mike Mike McDonald 7.0 ! Sr
LB
57
McGrew, Larry Larry McGrew 3.0 ! So
DB
33
Odom, Ricky Ricky Odom 7.0 ! Sr
LB
81
Scoggins, Eric Eric Scoggins 1.0 ! Fr
DB
49
Smith, Dennis Dennis Smith 1.0 ! Fr
WR/DB
7
Thurman, Dennis Dennis Thurman 7.0 ! Sr
Special teams
Head coach Coordinators/assistant coaches Legend (C) Team captain(S) Suspended(I) Ineligible
References [ ] 
