The Bruins finished 10-2 overall, and were Pacific-10 Conference co-champions with a 7-1 record. 23 USC in Los Angeles for the first time since 1957. Coliseum, Nov. 30, 1974. 3 days. We werent nearly as efficient as we were last week. PENALTY USC holding 11 yards to the USC33. First Last Height lbs. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Wren, Jim punt 50 yards to the ND23, Denson, Autry return 0 yards to the ND23 (Volsan, Anthony), PENALTY ND illegal block 10 yards to the ND13, 1st and 10, ND ball on ND13. Though backup quarterback Jarious Jackson played 21 downs, Powlus led the Irish with 267passing yards to rout the Eagles and put the Irish offense back on track. It was Toledo's second season as the UCLA head coach. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Print. The most beloved, loyal, passionate and just plain excellent USC football assistant coach who has ever lived. All rights reserved. [6] The drive was almost stopped when cornerback Brian Kelly dropped a near-interception about 11 yards from Florida State's end zone. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. David Pratchard, OG*# (1) Getherall, Joey rush for loss of 1 yard to the ND35 (McCutcheon, D.). Print. Oct 28, 1967; Los Angeles, CA. Jackson,Jarious rush for 1 yard to the USC30, 1ST DOWN ND (Larry, Lawrence). The pivotal moment in the game came on a 97-yard Seminoles drive in the fourth quarter that resulted in the go-ahead score with 10:40 left in the game. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [8] Neither team did very well on third-down conversions; USC was 4 of 17, Florida State went 4 of 14. Van Raaphorst pass incomplete to Miller, Billy. [6] The drive was almost stopped when cornerback Brian Kelly dropped a near-interception about 11 yards from Florida State's end zone. [22] On defense, USC held California to 31 rushing yards and ranked fifth nationally in rushing defense, giving up 54.3 yards a game. Fox, John pass incomplete to Soward, R. Jay. USC won the game 49-7. [1] The team was coached by Bob Davie and played its home games at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. [17], The Trojans fell out of the rankings; the loss marked the fifth time in 104 years of football that USC opened a season 0-2, prior to the season the only Trojan teams that began a season with two defeats were those of 1896, 1902, 1957 and 1960. MacKenzie, M. rush for no gain to the USC28 (Williams, Brad). Full Bio. ROME DOUGLAS, OT* (4) Buy Tickets. The kicking game improved, with Adam Abrams making the Trojans' first field goals of the season from 27 and 37 yards before the end of the first half. LOS ANGELES NOVEMBER 16: Punter Tom Malone #3 of the USC Trojans punts out of his own end zone during the Pac-10 Conference Game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at the Los Angeles Coliseum on November 16, 2002 in Los Angeles, California. The Gamecocks were led by head coach Brad Scott and played their home games in Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. Pat Swanson, TE-SNP* "Tommy Trojan" is wrapped in duct tape during the week preceding the game to protect it from vandalism. CAREER: In his 4-year (2018-21) career at Washington, he had 65 receptions for 934 yards (14.4 avg) with 6 TDs, ran for 87 yards on 7 carries (12.4 avg) and had 3 tackles while appearing in 34 games (with 19 starts). "[11] With a slight quarterback controversy, the Irish next faced Boston College. Sermons, Rodney rush for 7 yards to the USC35, 1ST DOWN USC (Bryant, Lamont). Frank Solich - Assistant Coach. [14][15] Washington State had a strong first half, leading 216 at the end of the second quarter; the Trojans only touchdown had the extra-point blocked. Or write about sports? Matt McShane, C Buehler had to be at his best for USC, given the struggles of Mark Sanchez and the fact that the Trojans offense would bog down in the red zone. USC had 10 penalties for 92 yards, often placing the offense in long second down situations. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 6:49AM. 6 plays , 11 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. [20] [21], After trailing 240 midway through the second quarter, Washington State rallied to take a 2524 lead early in the fourth quarter. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Denson, Autry rush for 2 yards to the USC2 (Perry, George;Gibson, David). [13], Although the Cougars entered the game unranked, they would go on to have an excellent season, finishing 102, sharing the Pac-10 title and playing in the Rose Bowl for only the third time in school history. [10][17] Leaf would go on to have a strong year, throwing for a school-record 3,968 yards and 34 touchdowns, being named a first team All-American and finishing third in the voting for the Heisman Trophy. Darryl Norenberg-USA TODAY Sports. Purdue and Washington face off in the Rose Bowl on Monday. [18], The Trojans defense made seven sacks and forced Cal to punt eight times in a 27-17 victory. Simpson on the two-deep at running back. #SKOL. The Trojans were able to respond in the second quarter, tying the score, 77, with 13:42 left in the half. Look for plenty of excitement over the next few years from skill players like QB Tyler Watts, RB Shontua Ray and WRs Freddie Milons and Eric Locke. And expect the stars to be well supported by the Tide's six new OL recruits, whose average size is 6'6 and 300 pounds! Offensive coordinator, Jim Colletto, took most of the flak for the struggles.[9]. Powlus, Ron pass complete to Nelson, Raki for 5 yards to the ND23 (Gibson, David;Kelly, Brian). R. Jay Soward returned the second half kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, spurring a USC rally. In this edition of the all-time USC football roster, there are a few notes worth making about inclusions and exclusions. 6 plays , 20 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. They play their home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles.. The member of John Robinsons elite USC coaching staffs in the late 1970s (which also had Norv Turner and Paul Hackett, among others) is an all-time-great USC assistant coach. We present them here for purely educational purposes. The Trojans running game continued to be a non-factor, totaling 31 yards at approximately one yard per carry. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The Gators are one of three programs to achieve the mark with Michigan and USC; Fourth-straight year a Gator has been drafted in the first round Kaiir Elam (2022), Kyle Pitts and Kadarius Toney (2021), CJ Henderson (2020) 1st SEC QB drafted No. Looked to be outmatched, the Irish didn't commit a penalty all game, had no turnovers, and didn't give up any plays longer than one 28yard pass, to upset the Tigers and move back to 55 on the season. He signed for a guaranteed $225,000, making him the highest-paid of the Raiders' nondrafted signees. Denson, Autry rush for 4 yards to the USC36 (Gibson, David;Cook, Rashard). Powlus, Ron pass complete to Johnson, Mal. An elite and memorably impactful punter for elite and memorably imposing USC teams. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Mike DuBose has made a commitment to upgrade the Tide's offensive production. Skip To Main Content . Making a dive for Davis is defensive end Ernie Hughes (95), while trailing the play is end Tony Zappala, (39). Stokes, Clement rush for 4 yards to the USC30 (Cook, Rashard). Washington, D. rush for 7 yards to the USC42 (Friday, Jimmy). MacKenzie, M. rush for loss of 3 yards to the ND25 (Bennett, Corey). CLEMSON NOTES: - Clemson produced six selections, marking the 15th time Clemson has produced at least a half-dozen selections in an NFL Draft. Go To Coaching Staff. MacKenzie, M. rush for 2 yards to the USC28 (Dansby, Melvin;Minor, Kory). Headlining the group of USC stars is Bayley Weber, who has earned USC's conference-leading 13th all-time selection of MPSF Player of the Year.Weber has also secured her first spot on the . Fox, John rush for 23 yards to the ND44, 1ST DOWN USC (Harper, Deveron). Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [5] The Trojans hoped to reestablish their running game, which had been anemic the previous season; however the Seminoles had allowed an average of only 59 yards rushing in 1996. Simpson as a running back, but we could put him on USCs all-time team as a punt returner. The Trojans won 34-13. Read more about our data coverage. [4], The Seminoles entered the game as a dominant force in college football, having finished in the top four of the final poll for 10 consecutive years behind teams famous for their speed and depth; the previous season the Seminoles went 111. MacKenzie, M. rush for 9 yards to the USC44 (Bryant, Lamont). [18] California receiver Bobby Shaw, who entered the game leading the nation, finished with five catches for 98 yards and one touchdown. All rights reserved. He would leave Notre Dame with 20individual records, including career passing yards, attempts, completions and touchdowns, all marks that would finally be eclipsed almost ten years later by future Irish quarterback Brady Quinn. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon). [8] USC entered the game favored by a touchdown, and with a 10-game winning streak against Washington State, since 1986, and a home winning streak stretching back to 1957. Purdue and Washington face off in the Rose Bowl on Monday. Total. OFFENSE. People seemed to be confused. 1997 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team, 1997 NCAA Division I-A independents football records, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1997_Notre_Dame_Fighting_Irish_football_team&oldid=1149805353, 1997 NCAA Division I-A independents football season, Notre Dame Fighting Irish football seasons, Pages using infobox college sports team season with no sport parameter, Pages using CFB schedule with named parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Chris McCoy 9-yard touchdown run, Tom Vanderhorst kick good, Autry Denson 48-yard touchdown run, Cengia kick good, Chris McCoy 2-yard touchdown run, Vanderhorst kick good, Autry Denson 5-yard touchdown run, Cengia kick good, This page was last edited on 14 April 2023, at 14:45. [5] The Trojans hoped to reestablish their running game, which had been anemic the previous season; however the Seminoles had allowed an average of only 59 yards rushing in 1996. Notre Dame. Brent McCaffrey, OT Rendon, Adam kickoff 54 yards to the ND11, Driver, Tony return 7 yards to the ND18 (Ohalete, I.). Season overview [13], Fox did not show the same level of poise as his start against Florida State; he completed 23 of 42 passes for 229 yards. Start here and then search our archives for many more editions of The Sam Barry Chronicles at Trojans Wire. Read more about our data coverage. Uytengsu Aquatics Center. USC entered the preseason with 75 players from its 1996 squad that went a disappointing 66; it returned starters at 14 positions, eight on offense and six on defense along with both the punter and placekicker. Florida State would go on to an 111 record, winning the ACC conference and ending the season ranked #3 in the AP Poll. [9] USC remained ranked #23. Early in the fourth quarter, the Trojans used a halfback pass for a touchdown, then went on to make a two-point conversion to tie the score, 2121, with 12:44 remaining in the game. Younger football fans live in an era when field position, while obviously important, does not contain nearly the same level of centrality it owned in the 1970s, when quick-strike offenses did not exist on the scope and scale they possess today. 4 Sep 1993: John Stonehouse of the USC Trojans punts during a game against the Houston Cougars at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. Cengia, Scott kickoff 42 yards to the USC23, fair catch by Moreno, Zeke. MacKenzie, M. rush for loss of 1 yard to the ND26 (Ferrer, Joe). Denson, Autry rush for 6 yards to the ND45 (Cusano, Mark). Washington, D. rush for 4 yards to the USC35, 1ST DOWN USC (Harper, Deveron;Dansby, Melvin). Fox, John pass incomplete to Miller, Billy. The three first-round picks increase Ohio State's record total of first round draft picks to . [2], The Seminoles defeated the Trojans, 147, in a competitive, defense-oriented game. 2023 Football Roster. Denson, Autry rush for 11 yards to the ND40, 1ST DOWN ND (Gibson, David;Abdul-Malik, S.). : You bet because if theres no Howard Jones, USC football doesnt land on the national map and establish an identity for future coaches to build upon. Denson, Autry rush for 9 yards to the USC2 (Fox, John). [3], Next hosted UNLV of the Western Athletic Conference, under head coach Jeff Horton. Powlus, Ron pass complete to Barry, Ken for 23 yards to the ND46, 1ST DOWN ND (McCutcheon, D.). Rose Bowl Hall of Fame inductee Marv Goux gives his acceptance speech at a Rose Bowl event Sunday, Dec. 31, 2000, in Pasadena, Calif. Goux particiapted in two Rose Bowls as a player with Southern California and 11 as a coach. David X. [16], By the end of the season, Powlus set a single season Irish record for pass attempts and completions. Powlus, Ron pass incomplete to Nelson, Raki. 1974. Denson, Autry rush for 1 yard to the USC16 (Gibson, David). Redshirt Junior Scottsdale, Ariz. Notre Dame Texas / USC. . Norwood, Robyn; Dufresne, Chris (September 28, 1997). Football. Rendon, Adam kickoff 60 yards to the ND5, Rossum, Allen return 24 yards to the ND29 (Gibson, David). Contact Us Tony Samuel - Assistant Coach. 3 plays , 2 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. Position Class City Hometown Last School Years; 0 : Marcus: Matua: 6-0 : 265 : Defensive Line : SR : Kearns As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. No hyperbole. We werent nearly as efficient as we were last week. See USCs all-time offense and all-time defense. Denson, Autry rush for 7 yards to the USC27 (Matock, Marc). Cengia, Scott kickoff 50 yards to the USC15, Soward, R. Jay return 14 yards to the USC29 (Goode, Ty). Four Cougars were selected in the 1998 NFL draft; quarterback Ryan Leaf was taken second overall. Sanson, Jim field goal attempt from 45 MISSED, spot at USC28, clock 09:46. [14][15][16], UCLA took a 14-3 lead early in the second quarter, but Washington State exploded for 27 unanswered points to end the half. Ted Iacenda, FB*# (4) The Irish next went to Louisiana State University (LSU) to face the 11th ranked Tigers. #USC pic.twitter.com/cOXIMrND2G, BaseballHistoryNut (@nut_history) December 26, 2019. Print. PENALTY USC personal foul 15 yards to the USC36, 1ST DOWN ND. Fox, John pass complete to Washington, D. for 12 yards to the USC26 (Minor, Kory). The defense performed well, led by sophomore linebacker Chris Claiborne who had eight tackles, including two sacks. Denson, Autry rush for 7 yards to the USC17 (Cook, Rashard), PENALTY ND holding 10 yards to the USC27. R. Jay Soward returned the second half kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, spurring a USC rally. This article related to Columbia, South Carolina is a stub. The next week, at Purdue, though the Irish had 457total yards, they only managed 17points. 8 plays , 71 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The Trojans entered the season with a new quarterback, sophomore John Fox, after the graduation of veteran quarterback Brad Otten. The kicking game improved, with Adam Abrams making the Trojans' first field goals of the season from 27 and 37 yards before the end of the first half. [1] The Trojan running game, led by Delon Washington, hoped to improve a ground game that was ranked 90th in the nation; considered very disappointing at a school that had been known as "Tailback U". .] Powlus, Ron pass complete to Stokes, Clement for 3 yards to the USC17 (Simmons, Antuan). Denson, Autry rush for loss of 3 yards to the USC20 (Claiborne, C.). Powlus, Ron pass complete to Brown, Bobby for 9 yards to the USC31 (Tyiska, Ryan). We botched a number of things. 1: MARV GOUX. With a renewed running game, the Irish beat the struggling Panthers by 24,[10] however, with the offense struggling once again in their next game, a loss to rival University of Southern California (USC), the Irish hit, what was called, "rock bottom. Milt Tenopir - Assistant Coach. Charlie McBride - Assistant Coach. Sermons, Rodney rush for 18 yards to the USC43 (Edison, Jarvis). 4; 4th QB overall drafted No. [20], The Trojans' victory ensured they would not go 0-3 for the first time since 1960. [3] USC entered the game ranked 112th among 112 Division I-A schools in net rushing yards. The offensive line reacted by inscribing the number "112" on their wrist bands before the game. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. ", John Robinson describing his team's performance against Washington State, This page was last edited on 4 April 2023, at 10:15. 5 plays , 6 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. June 21, 1999 . Denson, Autry rush for no gain to the USC31 (Cusano, Mark;Perry, George). The 1997 USC Trojans football team (variously "Trojans" or "USC") represented the University of Southern California during the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season, finishing with a 65 record and tied for fifth place in the Pacific-10 Conference with a 44 conference record; despite a qualifying record, the Trojans were not invited to a bowl game. Cengia, Scott kickoff 46 yards to the USC19, MacKenzie, M. return 7 yards to the USC26 (Stokes, Clement), PENALTY USC illegal block 10 yards to the USC16, 1st and 10, USC ball on USC16. The . Tickets Football: Schedule Football: Roster Football: News Golf (M) Golf (M): . Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Powlus, Ron pass incomplete to Brown, Bobby. The 1997 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represented the University of Notre Dame in the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season. Bush on special teams gives him a rightful place on this Trojans Wire roster while honoring the distribution of recognition to various positions on a football team. [2] USC brought in Hue Jackson as the new Offensive Coordinator; Jackson had previously served as offensive coordinator for California under Steve Mariucci, who had been hired to coach the NFL's San Francisco 49ers. Sanson, Jim field goal attempt from 33 MISSED, spot at USC20, clock 07:02. [3], Next hosted UNLV of the Western Athletic Conference, under head coach Jeff Horton. Powlus, Ron pass complete to Denson, Autry for 4 yards to the ND29 (Jefferson, C.;Simmons, Antuan). He was on the 1978 national title team. Denson, Autry rush for 9 yards to the USC25, 1ST DOWN ND (Morton, Chad;Jefferson, C.). Denson, Autry rush for 2 yards to the USC10 (Jefferson, C.). Petros Papadakis, TB* The #23-ranked Trojans were a departure from Florida State's recent trend of season-opening opponents, which tended towards low-ranked teams in games played either at their home field or on a neutral field. First, an inclusion: Reggie Bush was able to make this roster even though with only two running backs allowed on the roster he got excluded from his primary position. The Cougars led by as many as 16 on two occasions, but clung to just a 3-point lead late in the game. PENALTY USC holding 19 yards to the USC17. Stokes, Clement rush for 8 yards to the ND49 (Claiborne, C.;Perry, George). Smith, Hunter punt 59 yards to the USC26, Morton, Chad return 3 yards to the USC29 (Minor, Kory), PENALTY USC illegal block 10 yards to the USC19, 1st and 10, USC ball on USC19. Marvin Powell III, FB* [3] The Irish christened the stadium with a close win over the Yellow Jackets that was sparked by a renewed running game and key defensive stops late in the game. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images). Stokes, Clement rush for 2 yards to the ND35 (Williams, Aaron). [24], The victory was coach John Robinson's 100th college victory.[25]. . [13], Fox did not show the same level of poise as his start against Florida State; he completed 23 of 42 passes for 229 yards. The season marks the team's last season as members . Rendon, Adam kickoff 54 yards to the ND11, Driver, Tony return 30 yards to the ND41 (Hill, Prentice;Volsan, Anthony). Fox, John pass complete to Iacenda, Ted for 5 yards to the USC22 (Howard, Bobbie;Covington,Ivory). Powlus, Ron pass complete to Denson, Autry for 6 yards to the ND29. [5][6] They played their home games on campus at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington, and were ninth in the final rankings. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. 5 plays , 40 yards Time of Possession: 15:00. Follow all your favorite SoCal teams at Trojans Wire, LeBron Wire, Chargers Wire and Rams Wire! Denson, Autry rush for 5 yards to the USC40, 1ST DOWN ND (Gibson, David;Cook, Rashard). 3 plays , 7 yards Time of Possession: 0:00, 0 plays , 0 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. Troy Garner, WR* The offensive line reacted by inscribing the number "112" on their wrist bands before the game. Jahi Johnson, TB* Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Denson, Autry rush for 8 yards to the USC28 (Simmons, Antuan). We did it again to ourselves on offense. Denson, Autry rush for loss of 1 yard to the ND19 (Gibson, David). Join our linker program. [11][12], The Cougars defeated the Trojans, 2821; it was the first time the Cougars had ever defeated UCLA and USC in the same season, and the first time they had won in the Coliseum in 40 years. The ESPN High School Football Kickoff series returns for its 13th year this season. [4] With the close win, the Irish showed their weakness and dropped a spot in the national ranking. MacKenzie, M. rush for 4 yards to the ND40 (Howard, Bobbie). These are the tough decisions we had to make. The official 1997 Football schedule for the University of Southern California Trojans. Do you have a blog? Keyshawn Johnson led the team in receiving with 66 catches for 1,362 yards and nine touchdowns. We botched everything [. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Powlus, Ron pass incomplete to Denvir, Mike. 12 plays , 82 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. [8] USC entered the game favored by a touchdown, and with a 10-game winning streak against Washington State, since 1986, and a home winning streak stretching back to 1957. Overall 6-5 . Record: 6-6 (52nd of 111) (Schedule & Results). The 1997 South Carolina Gamecocks football team represented the University of South Carolina in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season. The official 2023 Football Roster for the Arizona State University Sun Devils . He would also leave Notre Dame with the Irish all-time leading kick return average (23.5yards per return). Football Roster Schedule News Stats Additional Links. 12 plays , 56 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. The Trojans entered the game as 25-point favorites against the Rebels. How important was Sam Barry to the University of Southern California? Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. MacKenzie, M. rush for 9 yards to the USC29 (Rossum, Allen). USC unofficially has 89 scholarship players, which is four over the FBS limit of 85. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Port of Los Angeles. [10][17] Leaf would go on to have a strong year, throwing for a school-record 3,968 yards and 34 touchdowns, being named a first team All-American and finishing third in the voting for the Heisman Trophy. 1: MARV GOUX. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. The Trojans were able to respond in the second quarter, tying the score, 77, with 13:42 left in the half. MacKenzie, M. rush for no gain to the USC29 (Minor, Kory). Do you have a sports website? Powlus, Ron pass complete to Barry, Ken for 12 yards to the USC24, 1ST DOWN ND (Gibson, David). You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Led by fifthyear senior quarterback Ron Powlus, a running back crew of Autry Denson, Tony Driver, and Joey Goodspeed, a wide receiving corps of Joey Getherall, Bobby Brown, and Malcolm Johnson, and on defense by cornerback Allen Rossum, the Irish looked to have a good enough team to challenge to be in the top-10. When a kick really mattered, Frank Jordan made it for USC. Go To Coaching Staff. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. Start of 3rd quarter, clock 15:00, ND ball on ND35. Denson, Autry rush for loss of 2 yards to the USC17 (Claiborne, C.;Perry, George). Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports. However, the Cougars were doomed by two late fumbles that were both returned for touchdowns.[26]. MacKenzie, M. rush for 7 yards to the USC36, 1ST DOWN USC (Friday, Jimmy). .] So impressive, in fact, Landers earned himself onto an NFL training camp roster. [16], at Notre Dame Stadium South Bend, Indiana, Allen Rossum knocked Pat McGrew out at the two-yard line on a Hail Mary pass to preserve Notre Dame's 34th straight win over Navy. PENALTY USC pass interference 15 yards to the USC12, 1ST DOWN ND. MacKenzie ran for 104 yards in 19 carries and two touchdowns. That puts him on this short list, even though other kickers might have better overall numbers over the course of a full Trojan career. 1997 Pacific-10 Conference football standings, TributeToTroy Online Encyclopedia of Trojan football, "There Seem to Be Holes in Trojan Running Game", "NCAA Football Preview (Washington St-USC)", "It Was a History-Making Event for Cougars", "NCAA Football Recap (Washington St-USC)", "Soward's Run Fails to Ignite USC's Fire", "Kicking Problems Are Getting a Close Look", "Robinson Not Taking These Rebels Lightly", "Woods' Ankle Injury Lets MacKenzie Play", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1997_USC_Trojans_football_team&oldid=1148143990, "We were extremely disappointing. News Ticker. Twitter reaction to USC landing Bear Alexander in the transfer portal. [7] USC had two more drives, with the second reaching the Florida State 26-yard line before turning the ball over on downs. Cornerback Daylon McCutcheon was used successfully on offensive plays, taking advantage of his overall athletic abilities. Driver, Tony rush for 1 yard to the USC0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:29. Buy Razorbacks Tickets. The team was coached by Bobby Bowden and played their home games at Doak Campbell Stadium. 4 plays , 9 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. Washington, D. rush for 6 yards to the USC31 (Friday, Jimmy;Guilbeaux,Benny). The Gamecocks were led by head coach Brad Scott and played their home games in Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina . [7] USC had two more drives, with the second reaching the Florida State 26-yard line before turning the ball over on downs. September 20, 1997 9/20/1997: 1997 Washington, D. rush for 1 yard to the USC46 (Minor, Kory). Van Raaphorst pass complete to MacKenzie, M. for 12 yards to the USC35 (Harper, Deveron), PENALTY USC illegal block 10 yards to the USC25. Powlus, Ron pass incomplete to Johnson, Mal.. Sanson, Jim field goal attempt from 27 GOOD, clock 00:37. The 1997 USC Trojans football team (variously "Trojans" or "USC") represented the University of Southern California during the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season, finishing with a 6-5 record and tied for fifth place in the Pacific-10 Conference with a 4-4 conference record; despite a qualifying record, the Trojans were not invited to a bowl Despite having a new coach, the Irish had high expectations before the 1997 season,[2] and were ranked eleventh in the pre-season polls. .] Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Barry, Ken rush for 7 yards to the ND37 (Cook, Rashard). The concern started to focus on the offensive line, as Delon Washington rushed for 20 yards in eight carries; and given an opportunity, freshman Malaefou MacKenzie managed only 14 yards in 11 carries.