American college football season
The1960 USC Trojans football team represented theUniversity of Southern California (USC) in the1960 college football season . In their first year under head coachJohn McKay , the Trojans compiled a 4–6 record (3–1 against conference opponents), finished in second place in theAthletic Association of Western Universities , and were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 152 to 95.
Bill Nelsen led the team in passing with 29 of 72 passes completed for 446 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions.Marlin McKeever was the leading receiver with 15 catches for 218 yards. Hal Tobin was the leading rusher with 318 yard on 61 carries.[ 1]
Date Opponent Rank Site Result Attendance Source September 16 Oregon State * No. 6 L 0–1432,928 [ 2] September 24 TCU * Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA L 6–731,475 [ 3] October 1 at No. 9Ohio State * L 0–2083,204 [ 4] October 7 Georgia * Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA W 10–328,120 [ 5] October 15 California Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA W 27–1039,830 [ 6] October 29 atStanford W 21–1029,000 [ 7] November 5 No. 7Washington Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA L 0–3443,475 [ 8] November 12 atBaylor * L 14–3523,000 [ 9] November 19 at No. 11UCLA W 17–666,865 [ 10] November 26 Notre Dame * Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA (rivalry ) L 0–1728,297 [ 11] *Non-conference game Rankings fromAP Poll released prior to the game Source:[ 12]
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Team Category Player Statistics USC Passing Ben Charles 4/8, 46 Yds, 2 INT Rushing Ben Wilson 3 Rush, 29 Yds Receiving Marlin McKeever 1 Rec, 29 Yds Ohio St Passing Tom Matte 6/11, 78 Yds, INT Rushing Bob Ferguson 20 Rush, 157 Yds, 3 TD Receiving Charles Bryant 2 Rec, 28 Yds
Scoring summary Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP USC OSU 1 8:25 1 74 0:19 Ohio St Ben Ferguson 74-yard touchdown run, Ben Jones kick no good (blocked)0 6 2 4:36 8 57 4:10 Ohio St Bob Ferguson 2-yard touchdown run, Ben Jones kick good 0 13 4 4:36 9 75 4:12 Ohio St Bob Ferguson 19-yard touchdown run, Ben Jones kick good 0 20 "TOP" =time of possession . For other American football terms, seeGlossary of American football . 0 20
1960 USC Trojans football team roster Players Coaches Offense Defense Special teams Head coach Coordinators/assistant coaches Legend (C) Team captain(S) Suspended(I) Ineligible Injured Redshirt
^ "1960 Southern California Trojans Stats" .SR/College Football . Sports Reference LLC. RetrievedJuly 21, 2015 .^ "Oregon St. stuns USC" .The Arizona Daily Star . September 17, 1960. RetrievedJanuary 23, 2026 – viaNewspapers.com .^ "Trojans nipped by Frogs, 7–6" .Independent Press Telegram . September 25, 1960. RetrievedMarch 22, 2025 – viaNewspapers.com .^ "Ferguson's 3 scores boost Ohio State past USC, 20–0" .Omaha World-Herald . October 2, 1960. RetrievedJanuary 23, 2026 – viaNewspapers.com .^ "Georgia aerial backfires and Trojans win 10–3" .The Sacramento Bee . October 8, 1960. RetrievedOctober 9, 2023 – viaNewspapers.com .^ "Cal loses; 64, 42-yard runs help Trojans rip Bay Bears 27–10" .The Sacramento Union . October 16, 1960. RetrievedJanuary 23, 2026 – viaNewspapers.com .^ "Trojans topple Stanford, 21–6" .The San Bernardino Sun-Telegram . October 30, 1960. RetrievedJanuary 23, 2026 – viaNewspapers.com .^ "Huskies rout Trojans to build bowl hopes" .The Modesto Bee . November 6, 1960. RetrievedJanuary 23, 2026 – viaNewspapers.com .^ "Baylor tumbles Trojans" .The Daily Breeze . November 13, 1960. RetrievedMarch 22, 2025 – viaNewspapers.com .^ "Trojans upset UCLA, 17–6" .Independent Star-News . November 20, 1960. RetrievedJanuary 23, 2026 – viaNewspapers.com .^ "Irish mudders blank SC, 17–0" .The Register . November 27, 1960. RetrievedJanuary 23, 2026 – viaNewspapers.com .^ "Schedule/Results (1960 USC)" .NCAA Statistics .National Collegiate Athletic Association . RetrievedJanuary 23, 2025 .^ "Ferguson Sparks 20-0 Buck Romp."Palm Beach Post . 1960 Oct 2. Retrieved 2014-Feb-10.
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