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2015 USC Trojans football team

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2015USC Trojans football
Pac-12 South Division co-champion[1]
Holiday Bowl, L 21–23 vs.Wisconsin
ConferencePac-12 Conference
DivisionSouth Division
Record8–6 (6–3 Pac-12)
Head coach
Co-offensive coordinators
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinatorJustin Wilcox (2nd season)
Base defenseMultiple 3–4
Captain
5
Home stadiumLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Seasons
← 2014
2016 →
2015 Pac-12 Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
North Division
No. 3Stanford xy$ 8–1  12–2 
No. 19Oregon 7–2  9–4 
Washington State 6–3  9–4 
California 4–5  8–5 
Washington 4–5  7–6 
Oregon State 0–9  2–10 
South Division
USC xy 6–3  8–6 
No. 17Utah x 6–3  10–3 
UCLA 5–4  8–5 
Arizona State 4–5  6–7 
Arizona 3–6  7–6 
Colorado 1–8  4–9 
Championship:Stanford 41, USC 22
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings fromAP Poll

The2015 USC Trojans football team represented theUniversity of Southern California in the2015 NCAA Division I FBS football season. USC played their home games at theLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum and were members of the South Division of thePac-12 Conference. On November 30, 2015,Clay Helton was named USC's permanent head coach.

Personnel

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Coaching staff

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NamePositionSeasons at
USC		Alma materBefore USC
Clay HeltonHead Coach5Houston (1994)Memphis – OC Coordinator (2009)
Tee MartinOffensive coordinator / wide receivers coach / pass game coordinator4Tennessee (2000)Kentucky – WR Coach (2011)
Johnny NansenTailbacks Coach / special teams coach / assistant head coach2Washington State (1997)Washington – ST Coordinator / RB Coach (2013)
Peter SirmonLinebackers coach / recruiting coordinator / associate head coach defense2Oregon (1999)Washington – LB Coach (2013)
Marques TuiasosopoQuarterbacks coach / associate head coach offense2Washington (2001)Washington – QB Coach (2013)
Lenny VandermadeTight ends coach1USC (2003)San Diego – TE Coach (2015)
Ivan LewisStrength and conditioning2San Diego (2003)Washington – Strength and Conditioning (2013)
Mike GoffOffensive line coach1Iowa (1998)Hilltop High School – Assistant Coach (2014)
Kenechi UdezeDefensive line coach / assistant strength and conditioning coach1USC (2004)PITT – Assistant strength and conditioning coach (2015)
Ricky BrownLinebackers coach1Boston College (2006)Baltimore Ravens – LB (Player) (2012)
Patrick HendersonSafeties Coach1Oregon State (2010)Contra Costa College – DB Coach / defensive coordinator (2013)
Drew PearsonCornerbacks coach1Utah State (2008)Child and Family Specialist at Five Acres in Altadena, California (2008–2014)
Mike TuiasosopoDefensive line coach1University of the Pacific (1991)UCLA – OLB Coach (2015)
Jaron FairmanOffensive assistant2Fresno State (2007)Crespi Carmelite High School – WR Coach / ST Coordinator (2013)

Roster

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2015 USC Trojans Football

Quarterback

Tailback

  • 16 Dominic Davis –freshman (5'10, 175) (+WR)*
  • 22Justin Davis –junior (6'1, 195)
  • 23Tre Madden –Redshirt senior (6'1, 225)
  • 24 Stefan Smith –Redshirt freshman (6'0, 195)
  • 25Ronald Jones II –freshman (6'0, 185) *
  • 26 James Toland IV –Redshirt sophomore (5'11, 185)
  • 27 Lance Mudd –sophomore (6'1, 200)
  • 28 Aca'Cedric Ware –freshman (6'0, 200) *

Fullback

  • 31 Soma Vainuku –Redshirt senior (6'0, 255)
  • 38 Jahleel Pinner –senior (5'11, 240)

Wide receiver

  •  1 Darreus Rogers –junior (6'1, 215)
  •  7Steven Mitchell –Redshirt sophomore (5'10, 190)
  •  9JuJu Smith-Schuster –sophomore (6'2, 215)
  • 10 Jalen Greene –Redshirt freshman (6'1, 195) (+QB)
  • 15Isaac Whitney –Redshirt junior (6'3, 205) *
  • 18Ajene Harris –sophomore (5'11, 185)
  • 29 Christian Tober –Redshirt junior (5'8, 175)
  • 34 Yoofi Quansah –sophomore (5'8, 165)
  • 41 Bo St. Geme –freshman (6'0, 170)
  • 44 Jake Russell –freshman (5'11, 170)
  • 80Deontay Burnett –freshman (6'0, 170) (Blueshirt)
  • 83 George Katrib –senior (6'0, 185)
  • 84 Jackson Boyer –Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 195)
  • 85 David Mellstrom –Redshirt senior (6'0, 180)
  • 86 Robby Kolanz –Redshirt junior (5'10, 175)
  • 89 De'Quan Hampton –junior (6'4, 220) *

Tight end

  • 47Cyrus Hobbi –Redshirt senior (6'3, 245)
  • 48Taylor McNamara –Redshirt junior (6'5, 245) (Blueshirt)
  • 49 Daniel Imatorbhebhe –freshman (6'4, 225) (Blueshirt)
  • 81 Conner Spears –Redshirt Sophomore (6'6, 245)
  • 82 Tyler Petite –freshman (6'6, 235)
  • 87Caleb Wilson –freshman (6'5, 225) *
 

Offensive lineman

  • 50 Toa Lobendahn – OG-OT –sophomore (6'3, 290)
  • 51Damien Mama – OG –sophomore (6'4, 355)
  • 56 Jordan Austin – OT –Redshirt freshman (6'5, 280)
  • 60 Viane Talamaivao – OG –sophomore (6'2, 320)
  • 62 Khaliel Rodgers – C –Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 305)
  • 63 Roy Hemsley – OT-OG –freshman (6'5, 315) *
  • 64 Richie Wenzel – C –Redshirt freshman (6'1, 265)
  • 65 Erick Jepsen – OG –Redshirt senior (6'1, 285)
  • 66 Cole Smith – C –freshman (6'4, 280) *
  • 70Chuma Edoga – OT –freshman (6'4, 280) *
  • 72Chad Wheeler – OT –Redshirt junior (6'7, 280)
  • 73Zach Banner – OT –Redshirt junior (6'9, 360)
  • 74Nico Falah – OT –Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 285)
  • 75Max Tuerk – C –senior (6'6, 285)
  • 76 Clayton Johnston – OT –freshman (6'6, 290) (Blueshirt)
  • 77 Chris Brown – OG –Redshirt freshman (6'5, 295)

Defensive tackle

  • 52 Delvon Simmons –Redshirt senior (6'5, 295)
  • 53 Kevin Scott –freshman (6'5, 315) (+DE) *
  • 68Jordan Simmons –Redshirt junior (6'4, 325) (+OG)
  • 79 Jeff Miller –Redshirt junior (6'1, 240)
  • 91 Noah Jefferson –freshman (6'6, 330) *
  • 92 Jacob Daniel –freshman (6'4, 325) *
  • 95 Kenny Bigelow Jr. –Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 290)
  • 98 Cody Temple –Redshirt senior (6'2, 300)
  • 99Antwaun Woods –Redshirt senior (6'1, 320)

Defensive end

  • 44 Malik Dorton –Redshirt freshman (6'2, 275)
  • 89 Christian Rector –freshman (6'5, 260) *
  • 90Claude Pelon –Redshirt Senior (6'4, 300)
  • 93 Greg Townsend Jr. –Redshirt senior (6'3, 275)
  • 94Rasheem Green –freshman (6'5, 285) (+DT) *

Placekicker

  • 36 Matt Boermeester –Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 180)
  • 39 Alex Wood –Redshirt junior (5'10, 175)
  • 46 Wyatt Schmidt –Redshirt freshman (6'3, 215)

Punter

  • 17 Kris Albarado –Redshirt senior (5'10, 195)
  • 36 Chris Tilbey –sophomore (6'5, 220)
  • 46 Reid Budrovich –Redshirt freshman (5'11, 185)
 

Linebacker

  • 10 John Houston Jr. – OLB –freshman (6'3, 220) *
  • 18 Quinton Powell – OLB –junior (6'2, 205)
  • 19 Michael Hutchings – ILB –junior (6'1, 225)
  • 21Su'a Cravens – OLB –junior (6'1, 225)
  • 34 Olajuwon Tucker – ILB –sophomore (6'3, 235)
  • 35Cameron Smith – ILB –freshman (6'2, 245) *
  • 40 Jabari Ruffin – OLB –Redshirt junior (6'3, 245)
  • 42Uchenna Nwosu – OLB –sophomore (6'3, 210)
  • 45Porter Gustin – OLB –freshman (6'5, 250) (+TE) *
  • 47 Scott Felix – OLB –Redshirt junior (6'2, 240)
  • 49 Matt Bayle – OLB –freshman (6'2, 215)
  • 50 Grant Moore – OLB –Redshirt freshman (6'0, 220)
  • 51 Joel Foy – ILB –Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 225)
  • 54 Reuben Peters – ILB –Redshirt freshman (6'0, 225)
  • 55 Lamar Dawson – ILB –Redshirt senior (6'1, 230)
  • 56 Anthony Sarao – ILB –Redshirt senior (6'0, 235)
  • 58 Osa Masina – ILB –freshman (6'4, 245) (+TE) *
  • 59 Don Hill – OLB –Redshirt freshman (6'2, 245)
  • 97 Wyatt Vinci – OLB –Redshirt junior (6'2, 235)

Cornerback

  •  2Adoree' Jackson –sophomore (5'11, 185) (+WR & RET)
  •  8Iman Marshall –freshman (6'2, 200) *
  • 13Kevon Seymour –senior (6'0, 185)
  • 14Isaiah Langley –freshman (6'0, 165) (+WR) *
  • 23 Jonathan Lockett –sophomore (5'11, 180)
  • 28 Ryan Dillard –senior (5'9, 190)
  • 29 Kevin Carrasco –Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 185)
  • 38 Jalen Jones –Redshirt freshman (5'8, 155)

Safety

  •  4 Chris Hawkins –Redshirt sophomore (5'11, 190)
  •  7Marvell Tell –freshman (6'2, 190) *
  • 22Leon McQuay III –junior (6'1, 190)
  • 24 John Plattenburg –sophomore (5'11, 185)
  • 26 Davonte Nunnery –Redshirt freshman (5'10, 205)
  • 27 Jonathan LaBonty –Redshirt freshman (6'0, 200)
  • 30 Ykili Ross –freshman (6'2, 185) (+CB & WR)*
  • 37 Matt Lopes –Redshirt sophomore (5'11, 185)
  • 41 Deion Hart –Redshirt junior (6'0, 195)

Long snappers

  • 57 Nick Schlossberg –Redshirt junior (6'0, 205)
  • 61 Jake Olson –freshman (6'4, 195)
  • 92 Zach Smith –junior (6'1, 220)
  • * : 2015 USC Trojans Football Commits (09/04/2015)

Returning starters

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USC returns 31 starters in 2015, including fifteen on offense, twelve on defense, and four on special teams.

Key departures includeJavorius 'Buck' Allen (TB – 13 games),Nelson Agholor (WR – 13 games),George Farmer (WR – 4 games),Randall Telfer (TE – 12 games), Aundrey Walker (OT),Leonard Williams (DE /DT – 13 games),J. R. Tavai (LB – 9 games),Hayes Pullard (LB – 12 games),Josh Shaw (CB /S – 2 games), Gerald Bowman (S – 10 games),Andre Heidari (K – 11 games).

Other departures : Ricky Town (QB – Freshman –Arkansas), Bryce Dixon (TE), Jalen Cope-Fitzpatrick (TE), Charles Burks (LB – Junior RS –Azusa Pacific), Rahshead Johnson (CB /S – Freshman –San Jose State), Lamont Simmons (CB – Freshman RS –Georgia Tech), Devian Shelton (CB – Sophomore RS), Peter McBride (SNP – Junior RS).

Offense (15)

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PlayerClassPositionGames started
Cody KesslerSeniorRedshirtQuarterback13 games
Soma Vainuku*SeniorRedshirtFullback2 games
Jahleel Pinner*SeniorFullback2 games
JuJu Smith-SchusterSophomoreWide receiver (+ DB)13 games
Darreus RogersJuniorWide receiver3 games
Steven MitchellSophomoreRedshirtWide receiver5 games
Ajene HarrisSophomoreWide receiver1 game
Bryce DixonSophomoreTight end1 game
Max TuerkSeniorCenter13 games
Zach BannerJuniorRedshirtRight tackle13 games
Toa LobendahnSophomoreLeft tackle13 games
Chad WheelerJuniorRedshirtLeft tackle8 games
Viane TalamaivaoSophomoreRight guard11 games
Damien MamaSophomoreLeft guard4 games
Khaliel RodgersSophomoreRedshirtLeft guard3 games

Defense (12)

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PlayerClassPositionGames started
Antwaun WoodsSeniorRedshirtDefensive tackle10 games
Delvon SimmonsSeniorRedshirtDefensive tackle10 games
Claude PelonSeniorRedshirtDefensive tackle3 games
Scott Star FelixJuniorRedshirtOutside Linebacker5 games
Anthony SaraoSeniorRedshirtInside linebacker13 games
Michael HutchingsJuniorInside linebacker1 game
Kevon SeymourSeniorCornerback11 games
Adoree' JacksonSophomoreCornerback (+ WR)10 games
Chris HawkinsSophomoreRedshirtCornerback4 games
Su'a CravensJuniorSafety (+ OLB)13 games
Christian MargarumJuniorSafety13 games

Special teams (4)

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PlayerClassPositionGames started
Alex WoodJuniorRedshirtKicker2 games
Kris AlbaradoSeniorRedshirtPunter12 games
Conner SullivanJuniorRedshirtHolder12 games
Zach SmithJuniorLong snapper12 games

  • : Co-Started in 2014

Depth chart

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Defense


FS
Chris Hawkins
John Plattenburg
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WLBILBILBSLB
Porter GustinOlajuwon TuckerAnthony SaraoSu'a Cravens
Scott FelixMichael HutchingsOsa MasinaDon Hill
Jabari RuffinUchenna NwosuJoel FoyQuinton Powell
SS
Marvell Tell
Leon McQuay III
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CB
Adoree' Jackson #
Isaiah Langley
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DENTDE
Delvon SimmonsAntwaun WoodsGreg Townsend Jr.
Noah JeffersonCody TempleClaude Pelon
Kenny Bigelow Jr.Jacob DanielRasheem Green / Malik Dorton
CB
Iman Marshall
Jonathan Lockett
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Offense
WR
JuJu Smith-Schuster
Jalen Greene / De'Quan Hampton
Deontay Burnett
LTLGCRGRT
Zach BannerDamien MamaKhaliel RodgersViane TalamaivaoChuma Edoga
Jordan AustinChris BrownNico FalahErick Jepsen⋅
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TE
Taylor McNamara
Tyler Petite
Connor Spears
WR
Steven Mitchell / Darreus Rogers
Adoree' Jackson #
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QB
Cody Kessler
Max Browne
Sam Darnold/Conner Sullivan
Key reserves
Christian Tober / George Katrib / David Mellstrom / Robby Kolanz –WR
Daniel Imatorbhebhe / Cyrus Hobbi /Caleb Wilson –TE
Jeff Miller /Kevin Scott /Christian Rector –DL
Out :

Chad Wheeler –OT

Injuries :

Tre Madden (+) –TB
Isaac Whitney (+) –WR
Kevon Seymour (+) –CB
Matt Lopes (+) –DB

Out for Season :

Ajene Harris –WR
Max Tuerk –C
Toa Lobendahn –OG
Cameron Smith –LB
Lamar Dawson –LB


RB
Justin Davis /Ronald Jones II
Dominic Davis
Aca'Cedric Ware
FB
Jahleel Pinner
Soma Vainuku
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Special teams
PK Alex Wood
PK Matt Boermeester
P Kris Albarado
KR Adoree' Jackson & JuJu Smith-Schuster / Justin Davis /Dominic Davis
PR Adoree' Jackson /Steven Mitchell
LS Zach Smith
HConner Sullivan

2015 USC Football Depth Chart

Freshman :Freshman

Double Position : #

Injured : +

Recruiting class

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College recruiting information (2015)
NameHometownSchoolHeightWeightCommit date
Iman Marshall
#1CB		Long Beach, CaliforniaLong Beach Polytechnic High School6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)195 lb (88 kg)February 04, 2015 (Signed) / February 04, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 5/5 stars   Rivals: 5/5 stars   247Sports: 5/5 stars   ESPN: 5/5 stars   
Chuma Edoga
#3OT		Powder Springs, GeorgiaMcEachern High School6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)283 lb (128 kg)January 12, 2015 (Signed) / April 21, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 5/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 5/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Ronald Jones II
#1RB		McKinney, TexasMcKinney North High School6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)185 lb (84 kg)February 04, 2015 (Signed) / January 2, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Rasheem Green
#8DT		Gardena, CaliforniaJunipero Serra High School6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)290 lb (130 kg)February 04, 2015 (Signed) / February 04, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 5/5 stars   Rivals: 5/5 stars   247Sports: 5/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
John Houston Jr.
#1MLB		Gardena, CaliforniaJunipero Serra High School6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)207 lb (94 kg)February 04, 2015 (Signed) / February 04, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 5/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Osa Masina
#8OLB		Salt Lake City, UtahBrighton High School6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)233 lb (106 kg)February 04, 2015 (Signed) / January 23, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 5/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 5/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Tyler Petite
#2TE-Y		Moraga, CaliforniaCampolindo High School6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)223 lb (101 kg)February 04, 2015 (Signed) / December 12, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Porter Gustin
#7 ATHOLB /S		Salem, UtahSalem Hills High School6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)238 lb (108 kg)February 04, 2015 (Signed) / February 3, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 5/5 stars   247Sports: 5/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Marvell Tell
#6S		Encino, CaliforniaCrespi Carmelite High School6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)185 lb (84 kg)February 04, 2015 (Signed) / January 3, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Sam Darnold
#8QB-PP		San Clemente, CaliforniaSan Clemente High School6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)209 lb (95 kg)February 04, 2015 (Signed) / July 18, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Ricky Town
#10QB-PP		Ventura, CaliforniaSaint Bonaventure High School6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)205 lb (93 kg)January 12, 2015 (Signed) / January 25, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Isaiah Langley
#9 ATH (WR /CB)		Pleasanton, CaliforniaFoothill High School6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)165 lb (75 kg)February 04, 2015 (Signed) / July 8, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Jacob Daniel
#15DT		Fresno, CaliforniaClovis North High School6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)305 lb (138 kg)February 04, 2015 (Signed) / May 13, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
De'Quan Hampton
#1WR (JC)		Compton, CaliforniaLong Beach City College6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)220 lb (100 kg)February 04, 2015 (Signed) / June 22, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Isaac Whitney
#5WR (JC)		Moore, OklahomaRiverside Community College6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)200 lb (91 kg)January 12, 2015 (Signed) / December 18, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Ykili Ross
#24 ATH (WR /CB)		Riverside, CaliforniaRiverside Polytech High School6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)190 lb (86 kg)February 04, 2015 (Signed) / January 3, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Noah Jefferson
#25DT		Las Vegas, NevadaLiberty High School6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)280 lb (130 kg)February 04, 2015 (Signed) / May 15, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Cameron Smith
#8MLB		Granite Bay, CaliforniaGranite Bay High School6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)236 lb (107 kg)January 12, 2015 (Signed) / May 21, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Aca'Cedric Ware
#51RB		Cedar Hill, TexasCedar Hill High School5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)175 lb (79 kg)February 04, 2015 (Signed) / July 28, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Kevin Scott
#39DT		Los AngelesSalesian High School6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)255 lb (116 kg)February 04, 2015 (Signed) / February 04, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Cole Smith
#6C		Mission Viejo, CaliforniaMission Viejo High School6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)260 lb (120 kg)February 04, 2015 (Signed) / August 19, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Christian Rector
#55DE		Los AngelesLoyola High School6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)231 lb (105 kg)February 04, 2015 (Signed) / August 6, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Roy Hemsley
#69OT		Los AngelesWindward School6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)285 lb (129 kg)January 12, 2015 (Signed) / May 6, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Dominic Davis
#99S ->RB /WR		Mission Hills, CaliforniaBishop Alemany High School5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)175 lb (79 kg)February 04, 2015 (Signed) / October 26, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Caleb Wilson
TE-Y		Gardena, CaliforniaJunipero Serra High School6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)214 lb (97 kg)Walk On 2015 / February 04, 2015 (Signed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 2/5 stars   Rivals: 2/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   
Clayton Johnston
#64OT		Anaheim, CaliforniaServite High School6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)280 lb (130 kg)Blue Shirts 2016 / July 2, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Deontay Burnett
#139WR		Gardena, CaliforniaJunipero Serra High School6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)151 lb (68 kg)Blue Shirts 2016 / February 4, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruit ratings:Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Taylor McNamara
TE		San DiegoUniversity of Oklahoma6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)245 lb (111 kg)March 23, 2015 (Transfer) 
Recruit ratings: No ratings found
Daniel Imatorbhebhe
TE		Suwanee, GeorgiaUniversity of Florida6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)225 lb (102 kg)Blue Shirt 2016, Will sit out one year / June 24, 2015 (Transfer) 
Recruit ratings: No ratings found
Lance Mudd
RB		San DiegoCal Poly6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)200 lb (91 kg)Will sit out one year / February 3, 2015 (Transfer) 
Recruit ratings: No ratings found
Jonathan LaBonty
S		Mission Viejo, CaliforniaCal Poly6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)200 lb (91 kg)Will sit out one year / 2015 (Transfer) 
Recruit ratings: No ratings found
Jackson Boyer
WR		Chapel Hill, North CarolinaNorth Carolina6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)195 lb (88 kg)Will sit out one year / 2015 (Transfer) 
Recruit ratings: No ratings found
Wyatt Vinci
OLB		Ridgewood, New JerseyDiablo Valley JC6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)235 lb (107 kg)Will sit out one year / 2015 (Transfer) 
Recruit ratings: No ratings found
Yoofi Quansah
WR		Chino Hills, CaliforniaUC San Diego5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)165 lb (75 kg)2015 (Transfer) 
Recruit ratings: No ratings found
Deion Hart
S		Hacienda Heights, CaliforniaSam Houston State6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)195 lb (88 kg)Will sit out one year / 2015 (Transfer) 
Recruit ratings: No ratings found
Overall recruit ranking:   Scout: #1   Rivals: #1   247Sports: #1   ESPN: #3
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

Scholarship distribution chart

[edit]
PositionFreshmanSophomoreJuniorSenior2016 commit 2016 signed
QB 3 (1)Sam DarnoldMax Browne–Cody KesslerMatt Fink
TB 5Ronald Jones II
Aca'Cedric Ware
Dominic Davis		–Justin DavisTre Madden-
FB 2–––Soma Vainuku
Jahleel Pinner		-
WR 10 (5)Jalen Greene
Deontay Burnett		Steven Mitchell Jr.
JuJu Smith-Schuster
Ajene Harris		Darreus Rogers
Isaac Whitney
De'Quan Hampton
Christian Tober *		George Katrib *Velus Jones Jr.
Josh Imatorbhebhe
Michael Pittman
Trevon Sidney
Tyler Vaughns
TE 3 (1)Tyler Petite
Daniel Imatorbhebhe		–TaylorMcNamara–Cary Angeline
OL 14 (2)Jordan Austin
Chris Brown
Chuma Edoga
Roy Hemsley
Cole Smith
Clayton Johnston		Nico Falah
Jordan Austin
Toa Lobendahn
Damien Mama
Viane Talamaivao		Chad Wheeler
Zach Banner		Max TuerkFrank Martin II
Nathan Smith
DE 5 (2)Malik Dorton
Don Hill
Christian Rector
Rasheem Green		––Greg Townsend Jr.Oluwole Betiku
Liam Jimmons
Keanu Saleapaga
DT 9 (1)Noah Jefferson
Jacob Daniel
Kevin Scott		 Kenny Bigelow Jr.Jordan SimmonsAntwaun Woods
Cody Temple
Claude Pelon
Delvon Simmons		Keyshon Camp
OLB 7 (1)Porter Gustin
John Houston Jr.		Uchenna NwosuSu'a Cravens
Scott Felix
Jabari Ruffin
Quinton Powell		–Jordan Iosefa
ILB 6Cameron Smith
Osa Masina		Olajuwon TuckerMichael HutchingsLamar Dawson
Anthony Sarao		–
CB 5 (1)Isaiah Langley
Iman Marshall		Adoree' Jackson
Jonathan Lockett		–Kevon SeymourT.J. Brock
S 5 (1)Ykili Ross
Marvell Tell III		Chris Hawkins
John Plattenburg		Leon McQuay III–C.J. Pollard
SP 6–MattBoermeester
Chris Tilbey		Zach Smith *
Conner Sullivan *
Alex Wood *		Kris Albarado–

redshirt year used /redshirt year eligible / * : Former walk-on

– 85 scholarships permitted, 80 currently allotted to players (Note: Ricky Town is still "counts" for 2015, bringing the total to 81).

–USC added four "blueshirts" that will count towards the class of 2016: Oklahoma transfer TE Taylor McNamara,
Florida transfer TE Daniel Imatorbhebhe, true freshman OL Clayton Johnston and WR Deontay Burnett,
CAL Poly transfer P Chris Tilbey

–Kicker Matt Boermeester blueshirted and counted towards class of 2015.

– With four blueshirts, USC can sign 20 players in the class of 2016.

2015 NFL draft

[edit]
Main article:2015 NFL draft
RoundPickPlayerPositionNFL team
16Leonard WilliamsDefensive end /Defensive tackleNew York Jets
120Nelson AgholorWide receiverPhiladelphia Eagles
4120 (21)Josh ShawCornerback /SafetyCincinnati Bengals
4125 (26)Javorius 'Buck' AllenRunning backBaltimore Ravens
6198 (22)Randall TelferTight endCleveland Browns
7219 (2)Hayes PullardMiddle LinebackerCleveland Browns
UFA–J. R. TavaiOutside linebackerTennessee Titans
UFA–George FarmerWide receiverSeattle Seahawks
UFA–Gerald BowmanSafetyBaltimore Ravens
UFA–Aundrey WalkerOffensive tackleMiami Dolphins
UFA–Andre HeidariKickerLos Angeles Kiss (AFL)
  • * : Projected Round

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 58:00 p.m.Arkansas State*No. 8P12NW 55–679,809
September 125:00 p.m.Idaho*No. 8
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
P12NW 59–972,422
September 195:00 p.m.StanfordNo. 6
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA (rivalry)
ABCL 31–4178,306
September 267:30 p.m.atArizona StateNo. 19ESPNW 42–1461,904
October 86:00 p.m.WashingtonNo. 17
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
ESPNL 12–1763,623
October 174:30 p.m.at No. 14Notre Dame*NBCL 31–4180,795
October 244:30 p.m.No. 3Utah
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
FOXW 42–2473,435
October 3112:00 p.m.atCaliforniaFOXW 27–2152,060
November 77:30 p.m.Arizonadagger
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
ESPNW 38–3076,309
November 136:00 p.m.atColoradoESPN2W 27–2437,905
November 2112:30 p.m.at No. 23OregonNo. 24ESPNL 28–4859,094
November 2812:30 p.m.No. 22UCLA
ABC/ESPN2W 40–2183,602
December 54:45 p.m.vs. No. 7 StanfordNo. 20ESPNL 22–4158,476
December 307:30 p.m.vs.Wisconsin*No. 25ESPNL 21–2348,329
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings fromAP Poll &CFP Rankings (beginning in Week 9) released prior to game.

Game summaries

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Arkansas State

[edit]
1234Total
Red Wolves00606
#8 Trojans1414141355
See also:2015 Arkansas State Red Wolves football team
Scoring summary
QuarterTimeDriveTeamScoring informationScore
PlaysYardsTOPARSTUSC
113:584771:14USCJuJu Smith-Schuster 61-yard touchdown reception fromCody Kessler, Alex Wood kick good07
"TOP" =time of possession. For other American football terms, seeGlossary of American football.655
  • (Q1, 0:03) USC – #7 Steven Mitchell Jr. 14 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 14–0
  • (Q2, 9:38) USC – #23 Tre Madden 65 yard run, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 21–0
  • (Q2, 4:40) USC – #48 Taylor McNamara 2 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC28–0
  • (Q3, 13:07) Arkansas State – #34 Michael Gordon 9 yard run – USC 28–6
  • (Q3, 6:28) USC – #23 Tre Madden 8 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 35–6
  • (Q3, 3:46) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 44 yard run, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 42–6
  • (Q4, 10:26) USC – #58 Osa Masina 46 yard fumble return, (#39 Alex Wood kick blocked) – USC 48–6
  • (Q4, 4:21) USC – #28 Aca'Cedric Ware 6 yard run, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 55–6

Idaho

[edit]
1234Total
Vandals03609
#8 Trojans211714759
See also:2015 Idaho Vandals football team
  • (Q1, 12:57) USC – #22 Justin Davis 1 yard run, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 7–0
  • (Q1, 09:28) USC – #22 Justin Davis 7 yard run, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 14–0
  • (Q1, 04:25) USC – #9JuJu Smith-Schuster 50 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 21–0
  • (Q2, 15:00) Idaho – #5Austin Rehkow 21 yard Field Goal – USC 21–3
  • (Q2, 12:05) USC – #23 Tre Madden 7 yard run, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 28–3
  • (Q2, 05:48) USC – #23 Tre Madden 10 yard run, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 35–3
  • (Q2, 0:25) USC – #39 Alex Wood 24 yard Field Goal – USC 38–3
  • (Q3, 09:41) Idaho – #13 Bobby Cowan 10 yard pass from #10 Matt Linehan – USC 38–9
  • (Q3, 08:04) USC – #15 Isaac Whitney 28 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 45–9
  • (Q3, 03:53) USC – #9JuJu Smith-Schuster 41 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 52–9
  • (Q4, 07:32) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 1 yard run, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 59–9

Stanford

[edit]
1234Total
Cardinal71771041
#6 Trojans1477331
See also:2015 Stanford Cardinal football team
  • (Q1, 12:09) USC – #23 Tre Madden 1 yard run, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 7–0
  • (Q1, 02:55) STA – #18Austin Hooper 15 yard pass from #8Kevin Hogan, (#34 Conrad Ukropina kick) – USC 7–7
  • (Q1, 01:00) USC – #7 Steven Mitchell Jr. 6 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 14–7
  • (Q2, 12:44) STA – #34 Conrad Ukropina 42 yard Field Goal – USC 14–10
  • (Q2, 09:49) USC – #9JuJu Smith-Schuster 54 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 21–10
  • (Q2, 04:21) STA – #22 Remound Wright 1 yard run, (#34 Conrad Ukropina kick) – USC 21–17
  • (Q2, 00:03) STA – #89 Devon Cajuste 17 yard pass from #8Kevin Hogan, (#34 Conrad Ukropina kick) – STA 24–21
  • (Q3, 10:14) USC – #7 Steven Mitchell Jr. 1 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 28–24
  • (Q3, 04:59) STA – #22 Remound Wright 1 yard run, (#34 Conrad Ukropina kick) – STA 31–28
  • (Q4, 11:25) STA – #22 Remound Wright 1 yard run, (#34 Conrad Ukropina kick) – STA 38–28
  • (Q4, 9:25) USC – #39 Alex Wood 36 yard Field Goal – STA 38–31
  • (Q4, 2:27) STA – #34 Conrad Ukropina 46 yard Field Goal – STA 41–31

Arizona State

[edit]
1234Total
#19 Trojans7280742
Sun Devils007714
See also:2015 Arizona State Sun Devils football team
  • (Q1, 10:44) USC – #2Adoree' Jackson 80 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 7–0
  • (Q2, 11:29) USC – #7 Steven Mitchell Jr. 27 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 14–0
  • (Q2, 03:44) USC – #9JuJu Smith-Schuster 4 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 21–0
  • (Q2, 00:40) USC – #4 Chris Hawkins 94 yard fumble return, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 28–0
  • (Q2, 00:07) USC – #9JuJu Smith-Schuster 10 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 35–0
  • (Q3, 02:05) ASU – #4 Demario Richard 1 yard run, (#5Zane Gonzalez kick) – USC 35–7
  • (Q4, 10:47) USC – #15 Isaac Whitney 10 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 42–7
  • (Q4, 07:48) ASU – #4 Demario Richard 4 yard run, (#5 Zane Gonzalez kick) – USC 42–14

Washington

[edit]
1234Total
Huskies037717
#17 Trojans330612
See also:2015 Washington Huskies football team
  • (Q1, 1:47) USC – #39 Alex Wood 34 yard Field Goal – USC 3–0
  • (Q2, 9:54) WAS – #48 Cameron Van Winkle 21 yard Field Goal – USC 3–3
  • (Q2, 0:00) USC – #39 Alex Wood 21 yard Field Goal – USC 6–3
  • (Q3, 11:24) WAS – #82 Joshua Perkins 27 yard pass from #16 Marvin Hall, (#48 Cameron Van Winkle kick) – WAS 10–6
  • (Q4, 14:21) WAS – #9Myles Gaskin 1 yard run, (#48 Cameron Van Winkle kick) – WAS 17–6
  • (Q4, 12:02) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 1 yard run, (#6Cody Kessler pass failed) – WAS 17–12

Notre Dame

[edit]
1234Total
Trojans10147031
#14 Fighting Irish21301741
See also:2015 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team andNotre Dame–USC football rivalry
  • (Q1, 11:59) USC – #6Cody Kessler 3 yard run, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 7–0
  • (Q1, 11:49) ND – #7Will Fuller 75 yard pass from #14DeShone Kizer, (#19Justin Yoon kick) – 7–7
  • (Q1, 8:52) USC – #39 Alex Wood 42 yard Field Goal – USC 10–7
  • (Q1, 6:50) ND – #20C. J. Prosise 25 yard run, (#19 Justin Yoon kick) – ND 14–10
  • (Q1, 5:04) ND – #17 Kris Albarado punt blocked, #3 Amir Carlisle 5 yard run, (#19 Justin Yoon kick) – ND 21–10
  • (Q2, 6:03) ND – #19 Justin Yoon 32 yard Field Goal – ND 24–10
  • (Q2, 5:52) USC – #9JuJu Smith-Schuster 75 yard pass from #10 Jalen Greene, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – ND 24–17
  • (Q2, 3:31) USC – #2Adoree' Jackson 83 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – 24–24
  • (Q3, 9:45) USC – #48 Taylor McNamara 4 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 31–24
  • (Q4, 14:26) ND – #20 C.J. Prosise 4 yard run, (#19 Justin Yoon kick) – 31–31
  • (Q4, 9:06) ND – #88 Corey Robinson 10 yard pass from #14 DeShone Kizer, (#19 Justin Yoon kick) – ND 38–31
  • (Q4, 5:39) ND – #19 Justin Yoon 32 yard Field Goal – ND 41–31

Utah

[edit]
1234Total
#3 Utes1430724
Trojans7217742
See also:2015 Utah Utes football team
  • (Q1, 8:06) USC – #22 Justin Davis 9 yard run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 7–0
  • (Q1, 3:53) UTAH – #18 Britain Covey 30 yard pass from #7 Travis Wilson (#39 Andy Phillips kick) – 7–7
  • (Q1, 1:49) UTAH – #8 Bubba Poole 2 yard run (#39 Andy Phillips kick) – UTAH 14–7
  • (Q2, 9:47) USC – #31 Soma Vainuku 1 yard run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – 14–14
  • (Q2, 3:40) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 18 yard run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 21–14
  • (Q2, 1:07) USC – #35 Cameron Smith 54 yard interception run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 28–14
  • (Q2, 0:05) UTAH – #39 Andy Phillips 53 yard Field Goal – USC 28–17
  • (Q3, 3:37) USC – #6Cody Kessler 1 yard run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 35–17
  • (Q4, 9:58) USC – #9JuJu Smith-Schuster 25 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 42–17
  • (Q4, 4:00) UTAH – #18 Britain Covey 66 yard pass from #7 Travis Wilson (#39 Andy Phillips kick) – USC 42–24

California

[edit]
1234Total
Trojans01017027
Golden Bears707721
See also:2015 California Golden Bears football team
  • (Q1, 7:05) CAL – #1 Bryce Treggs 6 yard pass from #16Jared Goff (#9 Matt Anderson kick) – CAL 7–0
  • (Q2, 13:32) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 13 yard run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 7–7
  • (Q2, 0:11) USC – #39 Alex Wood 22 yard Field Goal – USC 10–7
  • (Q3, 9:50) USC – #23 Tre Madden 2 yard run, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 17–7
  • (Q3, 9:40) USC – #2Adoree' Jackson 46 yard interception run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 24–7
  • (Q3, 5:46) CAL – #2 Daniel Lasco 6 yard run (#9 Matt Anderson kick) – USC 24–14
  • (Q3, 1:47) USC – #39 Alex Wood 43 yard Field Goal – USC 27–14
  • (Q4, 3:56) CAL – #89 Stephen Anderson 9 yard pass from #16Jared Goff (#9 Matt Anderson kick) – USC 27–21

Arizona

[edit]
1234Total
Wildcats71031030
Trojans01702138
See also:2015 Arizona Wildcats football team
  • (Q1, 5:53) AZ – #6 Nate Phillips 9 yard pass from #12 Anu Solomon (#41 Casey Skowron kick) – AZ 7–0
  • (Q2, 15:00) AZ – #4 David Richards 2 yard pass from #12 Anu Solomon (#41 Casey Skowron kick) – AZ 14–0
  • (Q2, 11:39) USC – #39 Alex Wood 25 yard Field Goal – AZ 14–3
  • (Q2, 9:25) USC – #9JuJu Smith-Schuster 72 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler (#39 Alex Wood kick) – AZ 14–10
  • (Q2, 8:16) AZ – #41 Casey Skowron 37 yard Field Goal – AZ 17–10
  • (Q2, 3:02) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 5 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 17–17
  • (Q3, 10:56) AZ – #41 Casey Skowron 41 yard Field Goal – AZ 20–17
  • (Q4, 15:00) USC – #22 Justin Davis 9 yard run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 24–20
  • (Q4, 10:09) AZ – #41 Casey Skowron 44 yard Field Goal – USC 24–23
  • (Q4, 9:37) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 74 yard run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 31–23
  • (Q4, 2:42) USC – #22 Justin Davis 15 yard run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 38–23
  • (Q4, 0:16) AZ – #1 Cayleb Jones 1 yard pass from #12 Anu Solomon (#41 Casey Skowron kick) – USC 38–30

Colorado

[edit]
1234Total
Trojans3314727
Buffaloes7100724
See also:2015 Colorado Buffaloes football team
  • (Q1, 10:35) USC – #39 Alex Wood 22 yard Field Goal – USC 3–0
  • (Q1, 5:15) COL – #23Phillip Lindsay 4 yard run (#10 Diego Gonzalez kick) – COL 7–3
  • (Q2, 9:28) COL – #22Nelson Spruce 9 yard pass from #15 Cade Apsay (#10 Diego Gonzalez kick) – COL 14–3
  • (Q2, 3:14) COL – #10 Diego Gonzalez 28 yard Field Goal – COL 17–3
  • (Q2, 0:00) USC – #39 Alex Wood 41 yard Field Goal – COL 17–6
  • (Q3, 5:34) USC – #38 Jahleel Pinner 4 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler (#39 Alex Wood kick) – COL 17–13
  • (Q3, 2:32) USC – #48 Taylor McNamara 2 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 20–17
  • (Q4, 13:55) USC – #9JuJu Smith-Schuster 36 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 27–17
  • (Q4, 6:13) COL – #18 George Frazier 1 yard pass from #15 Cade Apsay (#10 Diego Gonzalez kick) – USC 27–24

Oregon

[edit]
1234Total
#24 Trojans7714028
#23 Ducks141771048
See also:2015 Oregon Ducks football team
  • (Q1, 7:34) ORE – #2Bralon Addison 48 yard pass from #3Vernon Adams (#41 Aidan Schneider kick) – ORE 7–0
  • (Q1, 2:04) USC – #1 Darreus Rogers 27 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler (#36 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 7–7
  • (Q1, 1:46) ORE – #81 Evan Baylis 52 yard pass from #3 Vernon Adams Jr. (#41 Aidan Schneider kick) – ORE 14–7
  • (Q2, 12:20) USC – #82 Tyler Petite 12 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler (#36 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 14–14
  • (Q2, 6:46) ORE – #7 Darren Carrington 37 yard pass from #3 Vernon Adams Jr. (#41 Aidan Schneider kick) – ORE 21–14
  • (Q2, 2:47) ORE – #29 Kani Benoit 30 yard pass from #3 Vernon Adams Jr. (#41 Aidan Schneider kick) – ORE 28–14
  • (Q2, 0:06) ORE – #41 Aidan Schneider 37 yard Field Goal – ORE 31–14
  • (Q3, 11:33) ORE – #88 Dwayne Stanford 21 yard pass from #3 Vernon Adams Jr. (#41 Aidan Schneider kick) – ORE 38–14
  • (Q3, 9:48) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 12 yard run (#36 Matt Boermeester kick) – ORE 38–21
  • (Q3, 1:48) USC – #2Adoree' Jackson 41 yard punt return (#36 Matt Boermeester kick) – ORE 38–28
  • (Q4, 12:57) ORE – #6 Charles Nelson 26 yard pass from #3 Vernon Adams Jr. (#41 Aidan Schneider kick) – ORE 45–28
  • (Q4, 7:00) ORE – #41 Aidan Schneider 22 yard Field Goal – ORE 48–28

UCLA

[edit]
1234Total
#22 Bruins777021
Trojans31713740
See also:2015 UCLA Bruins football team andUSC-UCLA rivalry
  • (Q1, 7:58) USC – #39 Alex Wood 30 yard Field Goal – USC 3–0
  • (Q1, 3:32) UCLA – #24Paul Perkins 19 yard run (#15Kaʻimi Fairbairn kick) – UCLA 7–3
  • (Q2, 12:06) USC – #6Cody Kessler 1 yard run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 10–7
  • (Q2, 9:49) UCLA – #18Thomas Duarte 19 yard pass from #3Josh Rosen (#15 Kaʻimi Fairbairn kick) – UCLA 14–10
  • (Q2, 2:51) USC – #39 Alex Wood 21 yard Field Goal – UCLA 14–13
  • (Q2, 1:56) USC – #2Adoree' Jackson 42 yard punt return (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 20–14
  • (Q3, 8:42) UCLA – #24 Paul Perkins 1 yard run (#15 Kaʻimi Fairbairn kick) – UCLA 21–20
  • (Q3, 7:27) USC – #94 Rasheem Greene 31 yard fumble return, (2pts failed) – USC 26–21
  • (Q3, 1:57) USC – #1 Darreus Rogers 21 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 33–21
  • (Q4, 6:24) USC – #48 Taylor McNamara 8 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 40–21

Pac-12 Championship Game

[edit]
1234Total
#20 Trojans0313622
#7 Cardinal310141441
See also:2015 Stanford Cardinal football team and2015 Pac-12 Football Championship Game
  • (Q1, 9:13) STA – #34 Conrad Ukropina 30 yard Field Goal – STA 3–0
  • (Q2, 15:00) STA – #8Kevin Hogan 11 yard pass from #5Christian McCaffrey, (#34 Conrad Ukropina kick) – STA 10–0
  • (Q2, 8:35) STA – #34 Conrad Ukropina 23 yard Field Goal – STA 13–0
  • (Q2, 0:15) USC – #39 Alex Wood 40 yard Field Goal – STA 13–3
  • (Q3, 11:56) USC – #38 Jahleel Pinner 1 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler (#39 Alex Wood kick blocked) – STA 13–9
  • (Q3, 5:28) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 27 yard run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 16–13
  • (Q3, 3:16) STA – #8Kevin Hogan 7 yard run (#34 Conrad Ukropina kick) – STA 20–16
  • (Q3, 0:14) STA – #90 Solomon Thomas 30 yard fumble return, (#34 Conrad Ukropina kick) – STA 27–16
  • (Q4, 12:35) USC – #6Cody Kessler 12 yard run (2pts failed) – STA 27–22
  • (Q4, 6:43) STA – #5Christian McCaffrey 28 yard pass from #8Kevin Hogan, (#34 Conrad Ukropina kick) – STA 34–22
  • (Q4, 1:44) STA – #5Christian McCaffrey 10 yard run – STA 41–22

Holiday Bowl

[edit]
1234Total
#25 Trojans077721
Badgers0137323
See also:2015 Wisconsin Badgers football team and2015 Holiday Bowl
  • (Q2, 13:34) WIS – #10Rafael Gaglianone 28 yard Field Goal – WIS 3–0
  • (Q2, 9:28) WIS – #6Corey Clement 6 yard run (#10 Rafael Gaglianone kick) – WIS 10–0
  • (Q2, 5:20) USC – #22 Justin Davis 1 yard run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – WIS 10–7
  • (Q2, 0:30) WIS – #10 Rafael Gaglianone 33 yard Field Goal – WIS 13–7
  • (Q3, 7:54) WIS – #2Joel Stave 4 yard pass from #46 Austin Traylor, (#10 Rafael Gaglianone kick) – WIS 20–7
  • (Q3, 5:38) USC – #22 Justin Davis 4 yard run (#39 Alex Wood kick) – WIS 20–14
  • (Q4, 10:28) USC – #1 Darreus Rogers 7 yard pass from #6Cody Kessler, (#39 Alex Wood kick) – USC 21–20
  • (Q4, 2:31) WIS – #10 Rafael Gaglianone 29 yard Field Goal – WIS 23–21

Rankings

[edit]
Further information:2015 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings
Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP886191717RV—RVRVRV22RV24RVRV
Coaches10107181617RV—RVRVRV24RV24RVRV
CFPNot released——24—2025Not released

Statistics

[edit]

Team

[edit]

As of 11/22/2015.

Team statistics
 USCOpponents
Scoring & Efficiency
Points 432 296
Total Time Possession––
Average Time Per Game30:1129:49
First Downs267 267
Rushing113100
Passing136141
Penalty1826
3rd–Down Conversions65/16455/160
4th–Down Conversions14/216/18
Red Zone Scoring44/5037/42
Red Zone Touchdowns34/5027/42
Penalties – Yards 90–841 59–527
Yards Per Game70.143.9
Offense
Total Offense 5,488 4,800
Total Plays860845
Average Plays Per Game7270
Average Yards Per Play6.45.7
Average Per Yards Game457.3400.0
Rushing Yards 2,120 1,651
Rushing Attempts467430
Average Per Rush4.53.8
Average Per Game176.7137.6
Rushing TDs2214
Passing Yards 3,368 3,149
Comp–Att269–393260–415
Comp %68.462.7
Average Per Pass8.67.6
Average Per Catch12.512.1
Average Per Game280.7262.4
Passing TDs2822
Interceptions614
Defense
INT Returns: # – Yards 14–284 6–42
INT Touchdowns21*
Fumbles Recovered: # – Yards 9–171 4–0
Fumble recovery Touchdowns30
QB Sacks: # – Yards 36–240 31–200
Touchdowns51
Safeties00
Special teams
Kickoffs: # – Yards 78–4,81962–3,615
Average Yards Per Kick61.858.3
Net Kick Average41.839.4
Touchbacks1015
Onside Kicks: # – Recovered0–11–0
Punts: # – Yards 58–2,32663–2,673
Average Yards Per Punt40.142.4
Net Punt Average35.537.4
Kickoff Returns: # – Yards 41–797 63–1,286
Average Yards Per Return19.420.4
Kickoff return Touchdowns00
Punt Returns: # – Yards 26–254 15–207
Average Yards Per Return9.813.8
Punt return Touchdowns21
Field Goals: # – Attempts12–1613–18
Longest Field Goal: Yards4353
PAT: # – Attempts54–5535–36

Non-conference opponents

1234Total
USC45453520145
All opponents216121756

Pac-12 opponents

1234Total
USC441137258287
Pac-12 opponents63674565240

Offense

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Passing statistics
#NAMEPOSRATCMPATTYDSAVGCMP%TDINTLONG
6Cody KesslerQB158.62583773,1288.168.427683
4Max BrowneQB145.88121139.466.70035
14Sam DarnoldQB000000000
10Jalen GreeneWR-QB424.23412731.7575.01075
15Michael BowmanQB000000000
19Conner SullivanQB000000000
TOTALS160.92693933,3688.068.428683
OPPONENTS137.12604153,1498.262.7221475
Rushing statistics
#NAMEPOSCARYDSAVGLONGTD
25Ronald Jones IITB1398906.4747
22Justin DavisTB1407765.5435
23Tre MaddenTB845405.4655
16Dominic DavisTB-WR14694.9190
28Aca'Cedric WareTB12363.091
31Soma VainukuFB242.031
38Jahleel PinnerFB00000
26James Toland IVTB3237.7170
24Stefan SmithTB3144.700
27Lance MuddTB00000
9JuJu Smith-SchusterWR144.040
2Adoree' JacksonCB-WR581.660
–Team–12−27−2.200
6Cody KesslerQB49−124−2.5213
19Conner SullivanQB1−4−4.000
10Jalen GreeneWR-QB210.500
TOTALS4672,1204.57422
OPPONENTS4301,6513.86114
Receiving statistics
#NAMEPOSRECYDSAVGLONGTD
9JuJu Smith-SchusterWR741,30217.67510
7Steven Mitchell Jr.WR322698.4284
1Darreus RogersWR2222910.4272
15Isaac WhitneyWR811214.0312
89De'Quan HamptonWR1516511.0290
10Jalen GreeneWR-QB1010410.4160
80Deontay BurnettWR914816.4340
29Chris ToberWR2105.060
83George KatribWR00000
85David MellstromWR11818.0180
86Robby KolanzWR111.010
34Yoofi QuansahWR00000
84Jackson BoyerWR00000
48Taylor McNamaraTE10626.2164
81Connor SpearsTE00000
82Tyler PetiteTE131199.2181
47Cyrus HobbiTE00000
87Caleb WilsonTE00000
23Tre MaddenTB161288.0301
22Justin DavisTB1616910.6230
25Ronald Jones IITB6274.5151
16Dominic DavisTB-WR710214.6350
38Jahleel PinnerFB3217.091
2Adoree' JacksonCB-WR2438215.9832
TOTALS2693,36812.58328
OPPONENTS260314912.17522

Defense

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Defense statistics
#NAMEPOSSOLOASTTOTTFL-YDSSACK-YDSINT-YDSBUPDQBHFFFR-YDSBLKSAFTD
52Delvon SimmonsDL2520458.5–484.0–33–1112–1––
91Noah JeffersonDL11819–––––––––––
95Kenny Bigelow Jr.DL6393.0–193.0–19–11––––––
98Cody TempleDL314–––––––––––
99Antwaun WoodsDL921306.0–203.0–16–––2–1–0–––
92Jacob DanielDL–33–––11––––––
53Kevin ScottDL––––––––––––––
90Claude PelonDL610162.5–131.5–12–––11–1––
93Greg Townsend Jr.DL1625415.5–132.0–4–––––––––
94Rasheem GreenDL69151.0–40.5–3–––––1–31––1
68Jordan SimmonsDL––––––––––––––
79Jeff MillerDL––––––––––––––
89Christian RectorDL––––––––––––––
44Malik DortonDL-LB112–––––––––––
59Don HillDL-LB2460.5–1––––––––––
21Su'a CravensLB43307313.5–515.5–332–326812––––
10John Houston Jr.LB––––––––––––––
18Quinton PowellLB4610––––––1––––
19Michael HutchingsLB5813–––––1–––––
34Olajuwon TuckerLB139223.5–222.5–21–––––––––
35Cameron SmithLB4533781.0–91.0–93–12236––1–0––1
40Jabari RuffinLB3811––––––1––––
42Uchenna NwosuLB101121–––111–––––
45Porter GustinLB1110216.0–394.5–33–––1–––––
47Scott FelixLB1214265.5–374.0–31–––––1–0–––
55Lamar DawsonLB1516311.0–30.5–2–22–1––––
56Anthony SaraoLB2817455.0–183.0–14–––3–––––
58Osa MasinaLB178251.5–4––––1–1–46––1
50Grant MooreLB–11–––––––––––
51Joel FoyLB–11–––––––––––
54Reuben PetersLB156–––––––––––
2Adoree' JacksonCB20929––1–4645–1–––1
8Iman MarshallCB322456––3–15710––––––
13Kevon SeymourCB155201.0–1–1–27–1––––––
14Isaiah LangleyCB729–––11––––––
23Jonathan LockettCB17118–––––––––––
28Ryan DillardCB––––––––––––––
29Kevin CarrascoCB––––––––––––––
38Jalen JonesCB––––––––––––––
4Chris HawkinsS3420540.5–3–2–20–2––2–94––1
7Marvell Tell IIIS156211.0–2––33––––––
22Leon McQuay IIIS108181.5–3––33–11–0–––
24John PlattenburgS2011313.5–211.0–102–22–2––––––
26Davonte NunneryS––––––––––––––
30Ykili RossS––––––––––––––
36Joe HardingS––––––––––––––
37Matt LopesS86141.5–1––––––––––
27Jonathan LaBontyS––––––––––––––
–Team–3–33.0–8––––––––––
31Soma VainukuFB7613–––––––1–0–––
83George KatribWR516–––––––––––
26James Toland IVTB–55–––––––––––
39Alex WoodK112–––––––––––
17Kris AlbaradoP–11–––––––––––
36Matt BoermeesterK1–1–––––––––––
73Zach BannerOT1–1–––––––––––
51Damien MamaOG1–1–––––––––––
89De'Quan HamptonWR1–1–––––––––––
9JuJu Smith-SchusterWR1–1–––––––––––
6Cody KesslerQB1–1–––––––––––
TOTAL49238888076–34036–24014–284334712109–171205
OPPONENTS51541492981–32731–2006–4227332164–0300

Key: POS: Position, SOLO: Solo Tackles, AST: Assisted Tackles, TOT: Total Tackles, TFL: Tackles-for-loss, SACK: Quarterback Sacks, INT: Interceptions, BU: Passes Broken Up, PD: Passes Defended, QBH: Quarterback Hits, FF: Forced Fumbles, FR: Fumbles Recovered, BLK: Kicks or Punts Blocked, SAF: Safeties, TD : Touchdown

Special teams

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Kicking statistics
#NAMEPOSXPMXPAXP%FGMFGAFG%1–1920–2930–3940–4950+LNGPTS
39Alex WoodPK505198.0121675.00/06/63/63/40/04386
39Matt BoermeesterPK44100.00000/00/00/00/00/004
46Wyatt SchmidtPK0000000/00/00/00/00/000
TOTALS545598.2121675.00/06/63/63/40/04390
OPPONENTS353697.2131872.20/04/45/63/51/35380
Kickoff statistics
#NAMEPOSKICKSYDSAVGTBOB
39Alex WoodPK654,01461.8104
39Matt BoermeesterPK1380561.910
46Wyatt SchmidtPK00000
TOTALS784,81961.8114
OPPONENTS623,61558.3155
Punting statistics
#NAMEPOSPUNTSYDSAVGLONGTBI–2050+BLK
17Kris AlbaradoP562,30841.25631370
36Chris TilbeyP00000000
46Reid BudrovichP00000000
–Team–2189.0180002
TOTALS582,32640.15631372
OPPONENTS632,67342.459323110
Kick return statistics
#NAMEPOSRTNSYDSAVGTDLNG
2Adoree' JacksonCB2557823.1040
22Justin DavisTB614624.3036
9JuJu Smith-SchusterWR45112.8027
40Jabari RuffinLB22110.5018
38Jahleel PinnerFB144.004
54Reuben PetersLB133.003
16Dominic DavisTB-WR122.002
31Soma VainukuFB1−8−8.00−8
TOTALS 41 797 19.4 040
OPPONENTS631,28620.4056
Punt return statistics
#NAMEPOSRTNSYDSAVGTDLONG
2Adoree' JacksonCB2325010.9245
29Chris ToberWR231.503
7Steven Mitchell Jr.WR111.001
TOTALS262549.8245
OPPONENTS1520713.8145

Awards

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College Sports Madness All-American Team

[edit]
  • Second team

Su'a Cravens –LB – Junior

  • Third Team

Zach Banner –OT –Redshirt Junior

USA Today Sports Freshman All-America Team

[edit]
  • First team

Cameron Smith –LB – Freshman
Iman Marshall-CB – Freshman

Pac-12 All-Conference Team

[edit]
  • First team

JuJu Smith-Schuster –WR – Sophomore
Zach Banner –OT –Redshirt Junior
Antwaun Woods –DT –Redshirt Senior
Su'a Cravens –LB – Junior
Adoree' Jackson –CB – Sophomore

  • Second team

Chad Wheeler –OT –Redshirt Junior
Delvon Simmons –DE –Redshirt Senior
Soma Vainuku –FB –Redshirt Senior
Adoree' Jackson –RS – Sophomore

  • Honorable mention

Cody Kessler –QB –Redshirt Senior
Justin Davis –TB – Junior
Ronald Jones II –TB – Freshman
Damien Mama –OG – Sophomore
Cameron Smith –LB – Freshman

Pac-12 All-Academic Team

[edit]
  • First team

Robby Kolanz –WR –Redshirt Junior
Connor Spears –TE –Redshirt Sophomore

  • Honorable mention

Alex Wood –K –Redshirt Junior

Pac-12 Freshman

[edit]
  • Defensive Player of the Year

Cameron Smith –LB – Freshman


Notes

[edit]
  • March 23, 2015 – Former Oklahoma tight end Tyler McNamara Transferring to USC.[2]
  • May 1, 2015 – Former SC Linebacker Charles Burks transferring to Azusa Pacific
  • June 24, 2015 – Former Florida Tight end Daniel Imatorbhebhe Transferring to USC.[3]
  • July 16, 2015 – Georgia Tech confirms addition of USC transfer Lamont Simmons.[4]
  • August 4, 2015 – Rahshead Johnson, former 4-star at USC, transfers to San Jose State.[5]
  • August 16, 2015 – Freshman Quarterback Ricky Town has decided to transfer.[6]
  • August 21, 2015 – Arkansas announces they have landed ex-USC QB Ricky Town.[7]
  • October 12, 2015 – Steve Sarkisian Fired as USC Football Coach.[8]
  • October 12, 2015 –Daelin Hayes De-Commits from USC Football.[9]
  • October 13, 2015 – Mique Juarez De-Commits from USC Football.[10]
  • October 30, 2015 – Athletic Director Pat Haden resigns from theCollege Football Playoff Selection Committee
  • November 30, 2015 –Clay Helton Hired As USC Football Head Coach.[11]
  • December 6, 2015 – USC has confirmed the firing of Justin Wilcox, Keith Heyward, Bob Connelly and Chris Wilson.[12]
  • December 13, 2015 – Zach Banner to Return for Senior Season at USC.[13]
  • December 16, 2015 –Su'a Cravens Declares for 2016 NFL Draft.[14]
  • December 18, 2015 –Tee Martin Promoted To Offensive Coordinator.[15]
  • December 22, 2015 –Cody Kessler, Soma Vainuku To Play In Senior Bowl.[16]
  • December 22, 2015 – Antwaun Woods, Greg Townsend Jr. To Play In 2016 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.[17]

References

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  1. ^"No. 24 USC Football Takes on No. 7 Stanford in Pac-12 Championship Game - University of Southern California Official Athletic Site". Archived fromthe original on December 8, 2015. RetrievedDecember 1, 2015.
  2. ^de Artolo, Alicia (March 23, 2015)."Former Oklahoma Tight end Tyler McNamara Transferring to USC".FanSided. RetrievedMarch 23, 2015.
  3. ^de Artolo, Alicia (June 24, 2015)."TE Daniel Imatorbhebhe Confirms Transfer".FanSided. RetrievedJune 24, 2015.
  4. ^Taylor, John (July 16, 2015)."Georgia Tech confirms addition of USC transfer Lamont Simmons".FanSided. RetrievedJuly 16, 2015.
  5. ^Durkin, Jimmy (August 4, 2015)."Rahshead Johnson, former 4-star at USC, transfers to San Jose State".FanSided. RetrievedAugust 4, 2015.
  6. ^Castillo, Michael (August 16, 2015)."Steve Sarkisian Confirms Ricky Town Transfer".FanSided. RetrievedAugust 16, 2015.
  7. ^"It's Official: Arkansas Announces They Have Landed Ex-USC QB Ricky Town".Fox Sports. August 21, 2015. RetrievedAugust 21, 2015.
  8. ^Klein, Gary; Wharton, David (October 13, 2015)."Steve Sarkisian fired as USC's football coach".Los Angeles Times. RetrievedApril 23, 2025.
  9. ^"Daelin Hayes De-Commits from USC Football".Reign of Troy. October 12, 2015. RetrievedOctober 12, 2015.
  10. ^"Mique Juarez De-Commits from USC Football".Reign of Troy. October 13, 2015. RetrievedOctober 13, 2015.
  11. ^"Clay Helton Hired As USC Football Head Coach".Reign of Troy. November 30, 2015. RetrievedNovember 30, 2015.
  12. ^"USC Football: Clay Helton Reportedly Fires Defensive Coaching Staff".Reign of Troy. December 6, 2015. RetrievedDecember 6, 2015.
  13. ^"Zach Banner to Return for Senior Season at USC".Reign of Troy. December 13, 2015. RetrievedDecember 13, 2015.
  14. ^"Su'a Cravens Declares for 2016 NFL Draft".Reign of Troy. December 16, 2015. RetrievedDecember 16, 2015.
  15. ^"Tee Martin Promoted To Offensive Coordinator".Reign of Troy. December 18, 2015. RetrievedDecember 18, 2015.
  16. ^Klein, Gary (December 23, 2015)."USC's Cody Kessler and Soma Vainuku are invited to the Senior Bowl".Los Angeles Times. RetrievedDecember 14, 2024.
  17. ^de Artola, Alicia (January 22, 2016)."Antwaun Woods Looks to Impress at NFLPA Collegiate Bowl".Reign of Troy. RetrievedNovember 24, 2024.
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