2016 USC Trojans football team

2016 USC Trojans football
2016 USC Trojans football
Rose Bowl champion
Rose Bowl, W 52–49 vs. Penn State
Conference	Pac-12 Conference
	South Division
Ranking
Coaches	No. 5
AP	No. 3
Record	10–3 (7–2 Pac-12)
Head coach	Clay Helton (1st season);
Offensive coordinator	Tee Martin (2nd season)
Offensive scheme	Multiple
Defensive coordinator	Clancy Pendergast (2nd season)
Base defense	5–2
Captain	4 Max Browne; Zach Banner; Michael Hutchings; Adoree' Jackson;
Home stadium	Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

2016 Pac-12 Conference football standings

Team	W		L	W		L
North Division
No. 4 Washington x$^	8	–	1	12	–	2
Washington State	7	–	2	8	–	5
No. 12 Stanford	6	–	3	10	–	3
California	3	–	6	5	–	7
Oregon State	3	–	6	4	–	8
Oregon	2	–	7	4	–	8
South Division
No. 17 Colorado x	8	–	1	10	–	4
No. 3 USC	7	–	2	10	–	3
No. 23 Utah	5	–	4	9	–	4
Arizona State	2	–	7	5	–	7
UCLA	2	–	7	4	–	8
Arizona	1	–	8	3	–	9
Championship: Washington 41, Colorado 10
^ – College Football Playoff participant $ – Conference champion x – Division champion/co-champions Rankings from AP Poll

The 2016 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California in the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They played their home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum as part of the South Division of the Pac-12 Conference. They were led by head coach Clay Helton in his first full season after replacing Steve Sarkisian in the sixth game of the 2015 season. They finished the season 10–3, 7–2 in Pac-12 play to finish in second place in the South Division. They were invited to the Rose Bowl where they defeated Big Ten Conference champion Penn State.

Personnel

Coaching staff

Name	Position	Seasons at USC	Alma mater	Before USC
Clay Helton	Head coach	6	Houston (1994)	Memphis – Oc coordinator (2009)
John Baxter	Special teams coordinator / tight ends coach	5	Iowa State (1987)	Michigan – St coordinator (2015)
Ronnie Bradford	Secondary coach	1	Colorado (1995)	LA Tech – DB Coach / st coordinator (2015)
Neil Callaway	Offensive line coach	1	Alabama (1977)	Western Kentucky – OL Coach (2015)
Tyson Helton	Quarterbacks coach / pass game coordinator	1	Houston (1999)	Western Kentucky – QB Coach / offensive coordinator (2015)
Tee Martin	Offensive coordinator / wide receivers coach	5	Tennessee (2000)	Kentucky – WR Coach (2011)
Johnny Nansen	Outside linebackers coach / recruiting coordinator / assistant head coach	3	Washington State (1997)	Washington – St coordinator / rb coach (2013)
Clancy Pendergast	Defensive coordinator / inside linebackers coach	3	Arizona (1990)	San Francisco 49ers – LB Coach (2015)
Tommie Robinson	Tailbacks Coach / run game coordinator	2	Troy (1985)	Texas – TB Coach (2015)
Kenechi Udeze	Defensive line coach	2	USC (2003)	Pittsburgh – Assistant strength and conditioning coach (2014)
Ivan Lewis	Strength and conditioning	3	San Diego (2003)	Washington – Strength and conditioning (2013)

Roster

2016 USC Trojans Football roster

Quarterback

10 Jalen Greene – Sophomore (6′1, 195) (+WR)
14 Sam Darnold – Freshman (6′4, 215)
15 Thomas Fitts – Freshman (6′2, 195)
16 Holden Thomas – Freshman (6′5, 195)
19 Matt Fink – Freshman (6′3, 180) *

Tailback

16 Dominic Davis – Sophomore (5′10, 175) (+WR)
22 Justin Davis – Senior (6′1, 195)
25 Ronald Jones II – Sophomore (6′0, 185)
26 James Toland IV – Junior (5′11, 185)
28 Aca'Cedric Ware – Sophomore (6′0, 200)
29 Vavae Malepeai – Freshman (6′0, 190) *

Fullback

38 Chris Edmondson – Freshman (5′11, 210) *
47 Reuben Peters – Sophomore (6′0, 225)

Wide receiver

1 Darreus Rogers – Senior (6′1, 215)
6 Michael Pittman Jr. – Freshman (6′4, 210) *
7 Steven Mitchell – Junior (5′10, 190)
9 JuJu Smith-Schuster – Junior (6′2, 215)
13 De'Quan Hampton – Senior (6′4, 220)
15 Isaac Whitney – Senior (6′3, 205)
17 Josh Imatorbhebhe – Freshman (6′2, 210) *
21 Tyler Vaughns – Freshman (6′2, 180) *
23 Velus Jones Jr. – Freshman (6′0, 185) *
41 Milo Stewart – Junior (5′9, 170)
44 Jake Russell – Freshman (5′11, 170)
80 Deontay Burnett – Sophomore (6′0, 170)
81 Trevon Sidney – Freshman (5′11, 170) *
85 Jackson Boyer – Junior (6′3, 195)

Tight end

48 Taylor McNamara – Senior (6′5, 245)
82 Tyler Petite – Sophomore (6′6, 235)
86 Cary Angeline – Freshman (6′6, 230) *
87 Alec Hursh – Sophomore (6′3, 210)
88 Daniel Imatorbhebhe – Freshman (6′4, 225)

Offensive lineman

50 Toa Lobendahn – C – Junior (6′3, 290)
51 Damien Mama – OG – Junior (6′4, 355)
56 Jordan Austin – OG-OT – Sophomore (6′5, 280)
60 Viane Talamaivao – OG – Junior (6′2, 320)
62 Khaliel Rodgers – Junior (6′3, 305) (+DT)
63 Roy Hemsley – OG-OT – Freshman (6′5, 315)
65 Frank Martin II – OG-OT – Freshman (6′5, 310) *
66 Cole Smith – C – Freshman (6′4, 280)
68 Jordan Simmons – OG – Senior (6′4, 325)
70 Chuma Edoga – OT – Sophomore (6′4, 280)
72 Chad Wheeler – OT – Senior (6′7, 280)
73 Zach Banner – OT – Senior (6′9, 360)
74 Nico Falah – C-OT – Junior (6′4, 285)
76 Clayton Johnston – OT – Freshman (6′6, 290)
77 Chris Brown – OG – Sophomore (6′5, 295)
78 Nathan Smith – OT – Freshman (6′6, 265) *

Defensive tackle

44 Malik Dorton – Sophomore (6′2, 275)
53 Kevin Scott – Freshman (6′5, 300)
79 Connor Rossow – Freshman (6′2, 305)
92 Jacob Daniel – Sophomore (6′4, 325)
93 Liam Jimmons – Freshman (6′5, 265) *
94 Rasheem Green – Sophomore (6′5, 285)
95 Kenny Bigelow Jr. – Junior (6′3, 290)
96 Stevie Tu'ikolovatu – Senior (6′1, 320)
98 Josh Fatu – Junior (6′3, 290)

Defensive end

45 Porter Gustin – Sophomore (6′5, 250)
49 Matt Bayle – Freshman (6′2, 215)
89 Christian Rector – Freshman (6′5, 260)
90 Connor Murphy – Freshman (6′7, 255) *
99 Oluwole Betiku Jr. – Freshman (6′3, 250) *

Placekicker

39 Matt Boermeester – Junior (6′0, 180)
46 Wyatt Schmidt – Sophomore (6′3, 215)
49 Michael Brown – Freshman (6′2, 195) (Blueshirt)

Punter

36 Chris Tilbey – Sophomore (6′5, 220)
38 Reid Budrovich – Sophomore (5′11, 185)
47 James Bermingham Jr. – Sophomore (6′4, 185)

Linebacker

10 John Houston Jr. – Freshman (6′3, 220)
18 Quinton Powell – Senior (6′2, 205)
19 Michael Hutchings – Senior (6′1, 225)
34 Olajuwon Tucker – Junior (6′3, 235)
35 Cameron Smith – Sophomore (6′2, 245)
42 Uchenna Nwosu – Junior (6′3, 210)
50 Grant Moore – Sophomore (6′0, 220)
51 Joel Foy – Junior (6′1, 225)
52 Christian Herrera – Junior (6′1, 210)
56 Jordan Iosefa – Freshman (6′2, 215) *

Cornerback

1 Jack Jones – Freshman (5′11, 170) *
2 Adoree' Jackson – Junior (5′11, 185) (+WR & RET)
8 Iman Marshall – Sophomore (6′2, 200)
14 Isaiah Langley – Sophomore (6′0, 165)
17 Keyshawn Pie Young – Freshman (5′11, 175)
23 Jonathan Lockett – Junior (5′11, 180)
27 Ajene Harris – Sophomore (5′11, 185) (+WR)
29 Kevin Carrasco – Junior (6′0, 185)
34 Yoofi Quansah – Junior (5′8, 165)
38 Jalen Jones – Sophomore (5′8, 155)

Safety

4 Chris Hawkins – Junior (5′11, 190)
7 Marvell Tell – Sophomore (6′2, 190)
21 Jamel Cook – Freshman (6′3, 185) *
22 Leon McQuay III – Senior (6′1, 190)
24 John Plattenburg – Junior (5′11, 185)
26 Davonte Nunnery – Sophomore (5′10, 205)
28 C.J. Pollard – Freshman (6′1, 185) *
30 Ykili Ross – Freshman (6′2, 185) (+CB)
31 Richard Hagestad – Freshman (6′1, 205)
37 Matt Lopes – Junior (5′11, 185)
41 Deion Hart – Senior (6′0, 195)

Long snappers

61 Jake Olson – Freshman (6′4, 195)
92 Zach Smith – Senior (6′1, 220)

: 2016 USC Trojans Football Commits (January 24, 2016)

Returning starters

USC returns 32 starters in 2016, including 17 on offense, 13 on defense, and two on special teams.

Key departures include Cody Kessler (QB – 14 games), Tre Madden (TB – 6 games), Jahleel Pinner (FB – 4 games), Max Tuerk (C – 5 games), Antwaun Woods (NT – 13 games), Delvon Simmons (DT – 14 games), Greg Townsend Jr. (DE – 13 games), Claude Pelon (DE – 2 games), Su'a Cravens (LB – 14 games), Scott Felix (LB – 10 games), Anthony Sarao (LB – 13 games), Lamar Dawson (LB – 1 game), Kevon Seymour (CB – 4 games), Alex Wood (K – 13 games), Kris Albarado (P – 14 games).

Other departures include Soma Vainuku (FB), Connor Spears (TE).

Offense (17)

Player	Class	Position	Games started
Justin Davis	Senior	Tailback	8 games
JuJu Smith-Schuster	Junior	Wide receiver	14 games
Darreus Rogers	Senior	Wide receiver	11 games
Steven Mitchell	Junior	Wide receiver	6 games
Jalen Greene	Sophomore	Wide receiver	3 games
Isaac Whitney	Senior	Wide receiver	1 game
Taylor McNamara	Senior	Tight end	14 games
Tyler Petite	Sophomore	Tight end	2 games
Zach Banner	Senior	Offensive tackle	13 games
Chad Wheeler	Senior	Offensive tackle	13 games
Damien Mama	Junior	Offensive guard	13 games
Toa Lobendahn	Junior	Offensive line	7 games
Viane Talamaivao	Junior	Offensive guard	9 games
Khaliel Rodgers	Junior	Center	6 games
Chuma Edoga	Sophomore	Offensive tackle	2 games
Chris Brown	Sophomore	Offensive line	2 games
Nico Falah	Junior	Offensive line	1 games

Defense (13)

Player	Class	Position	Games started
Noah Jefferson	Sophomore	Defensive tackle	1 game
Cameron Smith	Sophomore	Inside linebacker	9 games
Olajuwon Tucker	Sophomore	Inside linebacker	3 games
Porter Gustin	Sophomore	Outside Linebacker	2 games
Michael Hutchings	Senior	Inside linebacker	1 game
Uchenna Nwosu	Junior	Linebacker	1 game
Adoree' Jackson	Junior	Cornerback Wide receiver	13 games 1 game
Iman Marshall	Sophomore	Cornerback	12 games
Jonathan Lockett	Junior	Cornerback	2 games
Chris Hawkins	Junior	Safety	14 games
John Plattenburg	Junior	Safety	8 games
Leon McQuay III	Senior	Safety	2 games
Marvell Tell	Sophomore	Safety	2 games

Special teams (2)

Player	Class	Position	Games started
Matt Boermeester	Junior	Kicker	14 games
Zach Smith	Senior	Long snapper	14 games

Depth chart

Defense

FS
Marvell Tell
John Plattenburg
–

WLB	SLB
Michael Hutchings	Cameron Smith
Quinton Powell	Olajuwon Tucker
John Houston Jr.	Jordan Iosefa

SS
Leon McQuay III
Chris Hawkins
Matt Lopes

CB
Adoree' Jackson
Jack Jones
Isaiah Langley

OLB	DT	NT	DT	DE
Porter Gustin	Malik Dorton	Stevie Tu'ikolovatu	Rasheem Green	Uchenna Nwosu
Connor Murphy	Kevin Scott	Jacob Daniel	Christian Rector	Oluwole Betiku Jr.
–	Liam Jimmons	–	–	–

CB
Iman Marshall
Ajene Harris
Ykili Ross

Offense

WR
JuJu Smith-Schuster
De'Quan Hampton
Jackson Boyer

WR
Deontay Burnett
Michael Pittman Jr.
Josh Imatorbhebhe

LT	LG	C	RG	RT
Chad Wheeler	Damien Mama	Nico Falah	Viane Talamaivao	Zach Banner
Chuma Edoga	Chris Brown	Cole Smith	Jordan Austin	Jordan Simmons
–	Roy Hemsley	–	–	Clayton Johnston

TE
Taylor McNamara
Tyler Petite
Daniel Imatorbhebhe

WR
Darreus Rogers
Isaac Whitney
Trevon Sidney

QB
Sam Darnold
Jalen Greene
Matt Fink

Key reserves
– Dominic Davis – TB – James Toland IV – TB - Tyler Vaughns – WR - Velus Jones Jr. – WR – Frank Martin II – OL - Jamel Cook – DB
Out (Season) – Vavae Malepeai – TB – Steven Mitchell – WR – Nathan Smith – OT - Toa Lobendahn – C – Kenny Bigelow Jr. – DT – Jonathan Lockett – CB
Out - Khaliel Rodgers – C - Josh Fatu – DT - Keyshawn 'Pie' Young – CB
Suspension – Jabari Ruffin – LB
(Transfer out) - Max Browne – QB – E.J. Price – OT – Noah Jefferson – DT

RB
Ronald Jones II
Justin Davis
Aca'Cedric Ware

Special teams
PK Matt Boermeester
P Chris Tilbey
KR Adoree' Jackson & Jack Jones & Steven Mitchell
PR Adoree' Jackson & Jack Jones & Deontay Burnett
LS Zach Smith
H Wyatt Schmidt

Official Depth Chart 2016

True Freshman
Double Position : *

Recruiting class

US college sports recruiting information for 2016 recruits
Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	Commit date
Oluwole Betiku #8 DE	Gardena, CA	Junipero Serra High School	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	246 lb (112 kg)	January 11, 2016 (Signed) / December 25, 2015 (Committed)
Oluwole Betiku #8 DE	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN:
Jamel Cook #3 S	Miami, FL	Miami Central High School	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	192 lb (87 kg)	February 3, 2016 (Signed) / February 3, 2016 (Committed)
Jamel Cook #3 S	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN:
E.J. Price #8 OT	Lawrenceville, GA	Archer High School	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	324 lb (147 kg)	February 3, 2016 (Signed) / February 3, 2016 (Committed)
E.J. Price #8 OT	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN:
Matt Fink #3 QB-DT	Glendora, CA	Glendora High School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	179 lb (81 kg)	January 11, 2016 (Signed) / May 4, 2015 (Committed)
Matt Fink #3 QB-DT	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN:
Tyler Vaughns #12 WR	La Puente, CA	Bishop Amat High School	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	180 lb (82 kg)	February 3, 2016 (Signed) / August 19, 2015 (Committed)
Tyler Vaughns #12 WR	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN:
Jack Jones #10 CB	Long Beach, CA	Long Beach Polytechnic High School	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)	157 lb (71 kg)	February 3, 2016 (Signed) / February 3, 2016 (Committed)
Jack Jones #10 CB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN:
Josh Imatorbhebhe #15 WR	Suwanee, GA	North Gwinnett High School	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	205 lb (93 kg)	January 11, 2016 (Signed) / May 18, 2015 (Committed)
Josh Imatorbhebhe #15 WR	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN:
Trevon Sidney #8 ATH (WR / DB)	La Puente, CA	Bishop Amat High School	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	164 lb (74 kg)	February 3, 2016 (Signed) / July 10, 2015 (Committed)
Trevon Sidney #8 ATH (WR / DB)	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN:
Frank Martin II #19 OT	Santa Ana, CA	Mater Dei High School	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	302 lb (137 kg)	February 3, 2016 (Signed) / April 16, 2015 (Committed)
Frank Martin II #19 OT	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN:
Keyshawn Pie Young #15 ATH (WR / DB)	Miami, FL	Miami Senior High School	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	163 lb (74 kg)	February 3, 2016 (Signed) / February 3, 2016 (Committed)
Keyshawn Pie Young #15 ATH (WR / DB)	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN:
Cary Angeline #8 TE-Y	Exton, PA	Downingtown East High School	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)	230 lb (100 kg)	February 3, 2016 (Signed) / June 26, 2015 (Committed)
Cary Angeline #8 TE-Y	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN:
Michael Pittman Jr. #45 WR	Westlake Village, CA	Oaks Christian High School	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	205 lb (93 kg)	January 11, 2016 (Signed) / July 4, 2015 (Committed)
Michael Pittman Jr. #45 WR	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN:
C.J. Pollard #16 S	Gardena, CA	Junipero Serra High School	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	183 lb (83 kg)	January 11, 2016 (Signed) / July 9, 2015 (Committed)
C.J. Pollard #16 S	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN:
Vavae Malepeai #20 TB	Mililani, HI	Mililani High School	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	204 lb (93 kg)	February 3, 2016 (Signed) / February 3, 2016 (Committed)
Vavae Malepeai #20 TB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN:
Nathan Smith #36 OT	Murrieta, CA	Murrieta High School	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	259 lb (117 kg)	January 11, 2016 (Signed) / April 15, 2015 (Committed)
Nathan Smith #36 OT	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN:
Connor Murphy #58 DE	Phoenix, AZ	Brophy Prep	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)	249 lb (113 kg)	February 3, 2016 (Signed) / February 3, 2016 (Committed)
Connor Murphy #58 DE	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN:
Liam Jimmons #66 DE	Huntington Beach, CA	Huntington Beach High School	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	235 lb (107 kg)	January 11, 2016 (Signed) / June 14, 2015 (Committed)
Liam Jimmons #66 DE	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN:
Velus Jones Jr. #73 WR	Saraland, AL	Saraland High School	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	180 lb (82 kg)	February 3, 2016 (Signed) / January 23, 2016 (Committed)
Velus Jones Jr. #73 WR	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN:
Jordan Iosefa #71 OLB	Honolulu, HI	Saint Louis School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	216 lb (98 kg)	February 3, 2016 (Signed) / June 15, 2015 (Committed)
Jordan Iosefa #71 OLB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN:
Josh Fatu JuCo DT	Long Beach, CA	Long Beach City College	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	280 lb (130 kg)	February 3, 2016 (Signed) / February 3, 2016 (Committed)
Josh Fatu JuCo DT	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports:
Stevie Tu'ikolovatu DT	Salt Lake City, UT	University of Utah	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	320 lb (150 kg)	June 16, 2016 (Transfer)
Stevie Tu'ikolovatu DT	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
Michael Brown K	Temecual, CA	Linefield Christian School	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	195 lb (88 kg)	2017 Blue Shirt / February 1, 2015 (Committed)
Michael Brown K	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A
Damon Johnson #10 LS	Glendora, CA	Glendora High School	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	205 lb (93 kg)	Walk-On / February 3, 2016 (Signed)
Damon Johnson #10 LS	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN:
Thomas Holden QB	Los Angeles, CA	Brentwood High School	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	195 lb (88 kg)	Walk-On / February 5, 2016 (Signed)
Thomas Holden QB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A
Connor Rossow DT	Santa Ana, CA	Mater Dei High School	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	305 lb (138 kg)	Walk-On / August 4, 2016 (Signed)
Connor Rossow DT	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A
Chris Edmondson TB	Cibolo, TX	Clemens High School	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	210 lb (95 kg)	Walk-On / August 4, 2016 (Signed)
Chris Edmondson TB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A
Christian Herrera MLB	Gardena, CA	El Camino JC	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	210 lb (95 kg)	2016 (Transfer)
Christian Herrera MLB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: ? 247Sports: #14 ESPN: ?
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, 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: "2016 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 1, 2016.

Scholarship distribution chart

Position	Freshman	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	2017 commit (13) 2017 signed	2018 commit (4)
QB 3 (1)	Sam Darnold Matt Fink	Jalen Greene	–	–	Jack Sears	Matt Corral
TB 6 (1)	Vavae Malepeai	Dominic Davis Ronald Jones II Aca'Cedric Ware	James Toland IV	Justin Davis	Stephen Carr	-
FB 1	–	Reuben Peters	–	–	-	-
WR 11 (1)	Josh Imatorbhebhe Velus Jones Jr. Michael Pittman Jr. Trevon Sidney Tyler Vaughns	Deontay Burnett	Steven Mitchell Jr. Juju Smith-Schuster	De'Quan Hampton Darreus Rogers Isaac Whitney	Marlon Williams	-
TE 4 (1)	Cary Angeline Daniel Imatorbhebhe	Tyler Petite	–	Taylor McNamara	Erik Krommenhoek	-
OL 16 (3)	Roy Hemsley Clayton Johnston Frank Martin II Cole Smith Nathan Smith	Jordan Austin Chris Brown Chuma Edoga	Nico Falah Toa Lobendahn Damien Mama Khaliel Rodgers Viane Talamaivao	Zach Banner Jordan Simmons Chad Wheeler	Brett Neilon Alijah Vera-Tucker Andrew Vorhees	-
DT 8	Liam Jimmons Kevin Scott	Jacob Daniel Malik Dorton Rasheem Green	Kenny Bigelow Jr. Josh Fatu	Stevie Tu'ikolovatu	-	-
DE / OLB 4 (3)	Oluwole Betiku Jr. Connor Murphy Christian Rector	Porter Gustin	–	–	Hunter Echols Terrance Lang Jacob Lichtenstein	Bo Calvert Raymond Scott
ILB 7 (1)	John Houston Jr. Jordan Iosefa	Cameron Smith	Uchenna Nwosu Olajuwon Tucker	Michael Hutchings Quinton Powell	Juliano Falaniko	-
CB 7	Jack Jones Keyshawn Pie Young	Ajene Harris Isaiah Langley Iman Marshall	Adoree' Jackson Jonathan Lockett	–	-	Marcus Johnson
S 8 (1)	Jamel Cook C.J. Pollard Ykili Ross	Marvell Tell	Chris Hawkins Matt Lopes John Plattenburg	Leon McQuay	C.J. Miller	-
SP 4 (1)	Michael Brown	Chris Tilbey	Matt Boermeester	Zach Smith	Damon Johnson	-
ATH (3)	x	x	x	x	Juwan Burgess Randal Grimes Tayler Katoa	-

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

– 85 scholarships permitted, 79 currently allotted to players. (Note: Max Browne, E.J. Price, Noah Jefferson, Jabari Ruffin & Scott Felix is still "counts" for 2016, bringing the total to 84).

– USC added one "blueshirt" who will count towards the class of 2017: Kicker Michael Brown.

– USC can sign 25 players in the class of 2017.

2016 NFL Draft

Round	Pick	Player	Position	NFL Team
2	53 (22)	Su'a Cravens (Junior)	Outside linebacker / Safety	Washington Redskins
3	66 (3)	Max Tuerk	Center	San Diego Chargers
3	93 (30)	Cody Kessler	Quarterback	Cleveland Browns
6	218 (43)	Kevon Seymour	Cornerback	Buffalo Bills
UFA	–	Claude Pelon	Defensive tackle	New York Jets
UFA	–	Tre Madden	Tailback	Seattle Seahawks
UFA	–	Soma Vainuku	Fullback	Houston Texans
UFA	–	Greg Townsend Jr.	Defensive end	Oakland Raiders
UFA	–	Delvon Simmons	Defensive tackle	Indianapolis Colts
UFA	–	Antwaun Woods	Defensive tackle	Tennessee Titans
UFA	–	Anthony Sarao	Linebacker	Indianapolis Colts
UFA	–	Jahleel Pinner	Fullback	–
UFA	–	Lamar Dawson	Linebacker	–

Schedule

Date	Time	Opponent	Rank	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
September 3	5:00 p.m.	vs. No. 1 Alabama*	No. 20	AT&T Stadium Arlington, TX (Advocare Classic)	ABC	L 6–52	81,359
September 10	11:00 a.m.	Utah State*		Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA	P12N	W 45–7	62,487
September 17	5:00 p.m.	at No. 7 Stanford		Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA (rivalry)	ABC	L 10–27	48,763
September 23	6:30 p.m.	at No. 24 Utah		Rice-Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City, UT	FS1	L 27–31	46,133
October 1	5:30 p.m.	Arizona State		Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA	FOX	W 41–20	71,214
October 8	1:00 p.m.	No. 21 Colorado		Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA	P12N	W 21–17	68,302
October 15	12:30 p.m.	at Arizona		Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ	FOX	W 48–14	55,463
October 27	7:30 p.m.	California		Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA	ESPN	W 45–24	61,725
November 5	4:00 p.m.	Oregon		Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA	ESPN	W 45–20	74,625
November 12	4:30 p.m.	at No. 4 Washington	No. 20	Husky Stadium Seattle, WA (College GameDay)	FOX	W 26–13	72,364
November 19	7:30 p.m.	at UCLA	No. 13	Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA (Victory Bell)	ESPN	W 36–14	71,137
November 26	12:30 p.m.	Notre Dame*	No. 12	Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA (Jeweled Shillelagh)	ABC	W 45–27	72,402
January 2, 2017	2:00 p.m.	vs. No. 5 Penn State*	No. 9	Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA (Rose Bowl) (College GameDay)	ESPN	W 52–49	95,128
*Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game All times are in Pacific time

Game summaries

Alabama

	1	2	3	4	Total
#20 Trojans	3	0	3	0	6
#1 Crimson Tide	0	17	21	14	52

(Q1, 12:33) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 47 yard Field Goal – USC 3–0
(Q2, 7:54) ALA – #13 ArDarius Stewart 39 yard pass from #2 Jalen Hurts (#99 Adam Griffith kick) – ALA 7–3
(Q2, 3:30) ALA – #99 Adam Griffith 29 yard Field Goal – ALA 10–3
(Q2, 2:48) ALA – #26 Marlon Humphrey 18 yard interception return (#99 Adam Griffith kick) – ALA 17–3
(Q3, 13:53) ALA – #13 ArDarius Stewart 71 yard pass from #2 Jalen Hurts (#99 Adam Griffith kick) – ALA 24–3
(Q3, 11:01) ALA – #2 Jalen Hurts 7 yard run, (#99 Adam Griffith kick) – ALA 31–3
(Q3, 6:00) ALA – #2 Jalen Hurts 6 yard run, (#99 Adam Griffith kick) – ALA 38–3
(Q3, 2:38) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 41 yard Field Goal – ALA 38–6
(Q4, 13:16) ALA – #9 Bo Scarbrough 6 yard run, (#99 Adam Griffith kick) – ALA 45–6
(Q4, 9:34) ALA – #14 Gehrig Dieter 45 yard pass from #8 Blake Barnett (#99 Adam Griffith kick) – ALA 52–6

Utah State

	1	2	3	4	Total
Aggies	0	0	7	0	7
Trojans	7	14	10	14	45

(Q1, 11:55) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 3 yard pass from #4 Max Browne, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 7–0
(Q2, 8:08) USC – #80 Deontay Burnett 13 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 14–0
(Q2, 0:24) USC – #7 Steven Mitchell 2 yard pass from #4 Max Browne, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 21–0
(Q3, 6:43) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 20 yard Field Goal – USC 24–0
(Q3, 4:06) USC – #2 Adoree' Jackson 77 yard punt return (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 31–0
(Q3, 0:01) UTS – #83 Wyatt Houston 6 yard pass from #2 Kent Myers, (#63 Brock Warren kick) – USC 31–7
(Q4, 9:50) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 15 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 38–7
(Q4, 2:48) USC – #28 Aca'Cedric Ware 2 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 45–7

Stanford

	1	2	3	4	Total
Trojans	3	0	7	0	10
#7 Cardinal	7	10	10	0	27

(Q1, 4:30) STA – #5 Christian McCaffrey 56 yard pass from #17 Ryan Burns, (#34 Conrad Ukropina kick) – STA 7–0
(Q1, 0:31) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 47 yard Field Goal – STA 7–3
(Q2, 9:34) STA – #34 Conrad Ukropina 31 yard Field Goal – STA 10–3
(Q2, 2:14) STA – #5 Christian McCaffrey 1 yard run – STA 17–3
(Q3, 11:35) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 1 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – STA 17–10
(Q3, 5:46) STA – #34 Conrad Ukropina 42 yard Field Goal – STA 20–10
(Q3, 3:37) STA – #3 Michael Rector 56 yard run, (#34 Conrad Ukropina kick) – STA 27–10

Utah

	1	2	3	4	Total
Trojans	7	10	7	3	27
#24 Utes	7	3	7	14	31

(Q1, 7:26) UTA – #3 Troy Williams 10 yard run, (#39 Andy Phillips kick) – UTA 7–0
(Q1, 7:19) USC – #2 Adoree' Jackson 100 yard kick return (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 7–7
(Q2, 6:48) UTA – #39 Andy Phillips 36 yard Field Goal – UTA 10–7
(Q2, 4:48) USC – #22 Justin Davis 14 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 14–10
(Q2, 0:40) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 32 yard Field Goal – USC 17–10
(Q3, 9:54) USC – #14 Sam Darnold 8 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 24–10
(Q3, 5:02) UTA – #54 Isaac Asiata recovered fumble, (#39 Andy Phillips kick) – USC 24–17
(Q4, 15:00) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 43 yard Field Goal – USC 27–17
(Q4, 9:54) UTA – #11 Raelon Singleton 11 yard pass from #3 Troy Williams, (#39 Andy Phillips kick) – USC 27–24
(Q4, 0:16) UTA – #12 Tim Patrick 11 yard pass from #3 Troy Williams, (#39 Andy Phillips kick) – UTA 31–27

Arizona State

	1	2	3	4	Total
Sun Devils	6	0	0	14	20
Trojans	7	20	14	0	41

(Q1, 10:00) ASU – #5 Zane Gonzalez 40 yard Field Goal – ASU 3–0
(Q1, 4:38) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 5 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 7–3
(Q1, 0:45) ASU – #5 Zane Gonzalez 34 yard Field Goal – USC 7–6
(Q2, 10:03) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 3 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 14–6
(Q2, 4:45) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 49 yard Field Goal – USC 17–6
(Q2, 2:41) USC – #22 Justin Davis 37 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 24–6
(Q2, 0:25) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 46 yard Field Goal – USC 27–6
(Q3, 11:27) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 67 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 34–6
(Q3, 8:27) USC – #14 Sam Darnold 3 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 41–6
(Q4, 8:45) ASU – #80 Raymond Epps 13 yard pass from #2 Brady White, (#5 Zane Gonzalez kick) – USC 41–13
(Q4, 2:00) ASU – #22 Nick Ralston 10 yard run, (#5 Zane Gonzalez kick) – USC 41–20

Colorado

	1	2	3	4	Total
#21 Buffaloes	0	0	7	10	17
Trojans	7	7	0	7	21

(Q1, 3:38) USC – #88 Daniel Imatorbhebhe 32 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 7–0
(Q2, 3:54) USC – #82 Tyler Petite 11 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 14–0
(Q3, 11:34) COL – #23 Phillip Lindsay 67 yard pass from #4 Bryce Bobo, (#49 Davis Price kick) – USC 14–7
(Q4, 10:26) COL – #4 Bryce Bobo 12 yard pass from #12 Steven Montez, (#49 Davis Price kick) – USC 14–14
(Q4, 8:34) USC – #82 Tyler Petite 8 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 21–14
(Q4, 4:55) COL – #49 Davis Price 42 yard Field Goal – USC 21–17

Arizona

	1	2	3	4	Total
Trojans	14	20	7	7	48
Arizona	7	0	0	7	14

(Q1, 10:34) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 5 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 7–0
(Q1, 5:44) ARI – #14 Khalil Tate 3 yard run, (#30 Josh Pollack kick) – USC 7–7
(Q1, 0:13) USC – #80 Deontay Burnett 11 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 14–7
(Q2, 13:50) USC – #88 Daniel Imatorbhebhe 32 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 21–7
(Q2, 4:14) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 3 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold – USC 27–7
(Q2, 0:34) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 39 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 34–7
(Q3, 10:37) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 46 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 41–7
(Q4, 13:16) ARI – #10 Samajie Grant 7 yard pass from #15 Matt Morin, (#30 Josh Pollack kick) – USC 41–14
(Q4, 11:38) USC – #28 Aca'Cedric Ware 21 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 48–7

California

	1	2	3	4	Total
Golden Bears	0	10	7	7	24
Trojans	14	14	14	3	45

(Q1, 10:00) USC – #1 Darreus Rogers 3 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 7–0
(Q1, 4:34) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 16 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 14–0
(Q2, 12:13) USC – #80 Deontay Burnett 13 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 21–0
(Q2, 08:04) CAL – #5 Tre Watson 22 yard pass from #7 Davis Webb, (#9 Matt Anderson kick) – USC 21–7
(Q2, 1:54) CAL – #9 Matt Anderson 27 yard Field Goal – USC 21–10
(Q2, 0:35) USC – #1 Darreus Rogers 20 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 28–10
(Q3, 9:25) CAL – #7 Davis Webb 1 yard run, (#9 Matt Anderson kick) – USC 28–17
(Q3, 7:10) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 37 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 35–17
(Q3, 1:18) USC – #88 Daniel Imatorbhebhe 17 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 42–17
(Q4, 13:22) CAL – #1 Melquise Stovall 16 yard pass from #7 Davis Webb, (#9 Matt Anderson kick) – USC 42–24
(Q4, 2:42) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 32 yard Field Goal – USC 45–24

Oregon

	1	2	3	4	Total
Ducks	6	0	7	7	20
Trojans	17	7	14	7	45

(Q1, 12:18) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 35 yard Field Goal – USC 3–0
(Q1, 8:37) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 23 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 10–0
(Q1, 5:25) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 3 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 17–0
(Q1, 0:15) ORE – #6 Charles Nelson 25 yard run – USC 17–6
(Q2, 0:30) USC – #80 Deontay Burnett 3 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 24–6
(Q3, 13:51) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 66 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 31–6
(Q3, 9:57) ORE – #85 Pharaoh Brown 5 yard pass from #10 Justin Herbert, (#41 Aidan Schneider kick) – USC 31–13
(Q3, 2:47) USC – #48 Taylor McNamara 8 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 38–13
(Q4, 11:42) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 1 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 45–13
(Q4, 5:41) ORE – #9 Dakota Prukop 15 yard run, (#41 Aidan Schneider kick) – USC 45–20

Washington

	1	2	3	4	Total
#20 Trojans	3	14	0	9	26
#4 Huskies	3	3	7	0	13

(Q1, 4:03) WASH – #48 Cameron Van Winkle 43 yard Field Goal – WASH 3–0
(Q1, 0:46) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 38 yard Field Goal – USC 3–3
(Q2, 9:00) USC – #1 Darreus Rogers 13 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 10–3
(Q2, 2:39) WASH – #48 Cameron Van Winkle 39 yard Field Goal – USC 10–6
(Q2, 0:34) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 4 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 17–6
(Q3, 8:33) USC – #1 John Ross 70 yard pass from #3 Jake Browning, (#48 Cameron Van Winkle kick) – USC 17–13
(Q4, 13:39) USC – #88 Daniel Imatorbhebhe 8 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 24–13
(Q4, 0:58) USC – Team Safety – USC 26–13

UCLA

	1	2	3	4	Total
#13 Trojans	7	16	7	6	36
Bruins	7	7	0	0	14

(Q1, 13:41) UCLA – #2 Jordan Lasley 56 yard pass from #12 Mike Fafaul, (#17 JJ Molson kick) – UCLA 7–0
(Q1, 9:54) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 1 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 7–7
(Q2, 13:34) UCLA – #2 Jordan Lasley 7 yard pass from #12 Mike Fafaul, (#17 JJ Molson kick) – UCLA 14–7
(Q2, 11:19) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 60 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 14–14
(Q2, 8:18) USC – #13 De'Quan Hampton 31 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold – USC 20–14
(Q2, 0:12) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 30 yard Field Goal – USC 23–14
(Q3, 10:01) USC – #13 De'Quan Hampton 6 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 30–14
(Q4, 13:38) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 32 yard Field Goal – USC 33–14
(Q4, 7:01) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 25 yard Field Goal – USC 36–14

Notre Dame

	1	2	3	4	Total
Fighting Irish	7	0	14	6	27
#12 Trojans	10	14	14	7	45

(Q1, 10:22) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 37 yard Field Goal USC 3–0
(Q1, 9:51) ND – #14 DeShone Kizer 1 Yd Run (Justin Yoon Kick) ND 7–3
(Q1, 7:08) USC – #25 Ronald Jones II 51 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) USC 10–7
(Q2, 1:24) USC – #2 Adoree' Jackson 55 Yd Punt Return (Matt Boermeester Kick) USC 17–7
(Q2, 1:07) USC – #27 Ajene Harris 33 Yd Interception Return (Matt Boermeester Kick) USC 24–7
(Q3, 10:08) ND – #10 Chris Finke 14 Yd pass from DeShone Kizer (Justin Yoon Kick) USC 24–14
(Q3, 7:41) USC – #2 Adoree' Jackson 52 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Matt Boermeester Kick) USC 31–14
(Q3, 1:41) ND – #29 Kevin Stepherson 29 Yd pass from DeShone Kizer (Justin Yoon Kick) USC 31–21
(Q3, 0:47) USC – #2 Adoree' Jackson 97 Yd Kickoff Return (Matt Boermeester Kick) USC 38–21
(Q4, 9:40) USC – #9 Juju Smith-Schuster 2 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Matt Boermeester Kick) USC 45–21
(Q4, 1:02) ND – #6 Equanimeous St. Brown 15 Yd pass from Malik Zaire (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) USC 45–27

Penn State (Rose Bowl)

	1	2	3	4	Total
#9 USC	13	14	8	17	52
#5 Penn State	0	21	28	0	49

(Q1, 10:39) USC – #80 Deontay Burnett 26 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 7–0
(Q1, 4:46) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 22 yard Field Goal – USC 10–0
(Q1, 9:26) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 44 yard Field Goal – USC 13–0
(Q2, 11:50) PSU – #26 Saquon Barkley 24 yard run, (#95 Tyler Davis kick) – USC 13–7
(Q2, 10:15) USC – #80 Deontay Burnett 3 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 20–7
(Q2, 8:49) PSU – #12 Chris Godwin 30 yard pass from #9 Trace McSorley, (#95 Tyler Davis kick) – USC 20–14
(Q2, 6:20) USC – #1 Darreus Rogers 3 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 27–14
(Q2, 1:00) PSU – #88 Mike Gesicki 11 yard pass from #9 Trace McSorley, (#95 Tyler Davis kick) – USC 27–21
(Q3, 13:22) PSU – #26 Saquon Barkley 79 yard run, (#95 Tyler Davis kick) – PSU 28–27
(Q3, 11:38) PSU – #12 Chris Godwin 72 yard pass from #9 Trace McSorley, (#95 Tyler Davis kick) – PSU 35–27
(Q3, 10:31) PSU – #9 Trace McSorley 3 yard run, (#95 Tyler Davis kick) – PSU 42–27
(Q3, 6:54) USC – #9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 13 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (2pts Good) – PSU 42–35
(Q3, 2:00) PSU – #26 Saquon Barkley 7 yard pass from #9 Trace McSorley, (#95 Tyler Davis kick) – PSU 49–35
(Q4, 8:19) USC – #4 Ronald Jones II 3 yard run, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – PSU 49–42
(Q4, 1:27) USC – #80 Deontay Burnett 27 yard pass from #14 Sam Darnold, (#39 Matt Boermeester kick) – USC 49–49
(Q4, 0:00) USC – #39 Matt Boermeester 46 yard Field Goal – USC 52–49

Rankings

Ranking movements
**Legend:** ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
	Week
Poll	Pre	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	Final
AP	20	—	—	—	—	—	—	RV	RV	RV	RV	15	12	10	9	3
Coaches	17	RV	—	—	—	RV	RV	RV	RV	RV	RV	19	12	11	9	5
CFP	Not released									—	20	13	12	11	9	Not released

Statistics

Team

As of November 20, 2016.

Team statistics
	USC	Opponents
Scoring & Efficiency
Points	350	239
Total Time Possession	5:42:57	5:17:03
Average Time Per Game	31:51	28:09
First Downs	266	203
Rushing	117	78
Passing	132	105
Penalty	17	20
3rd–Down Conversions	72/151	58/162
4th–Down Conversions	7/14	13/23
Red Zone Scoring	40/50	25/31
Red Zone Touchdowns	31/50	19/31
Penalties – Yards	82–723	51–468
Yards Per Game	65.7	42.5
Offense
Total Offense	5,215	3,900
Total Plays	813	749
Average Plays Per Game	74	68
Average Yards Per Play	6.4	5.2
Average Per Yards Game	474.1	354.5
Rushing Yards	2,280	1,450
Rushing Attempts	434	378
Average Per Rush	5.3	3.8
Average Per Game	207.3	131.8
Rushing TDs	16	12
Passing yards	2,935	2,450
Comp–Att	252–379	211–371
Comp %	66.5	56.9
Average Per Pass	7.7	6.6
Average Per Catch	11.6	11.6
Average Per Game	266.8	222.7
Passing TDs	26	17
Interceptions	10	10
Defense
INT Returns: # – Yards	10–45	10–135
INT Touchdowns	0	1
Fumbles Recovered: # – Yards	5–26	8–34
Fumble recovery Touchdowns	0	0
QB Sacks: # – Yards	19–138	11–77
Touchdowns	0	1
Safeties	1	0
Special teams
Kickoffs: # – Yards	69–4,390	52–3,004
Average Yards Per Kick	63.6	57.8
Net Kick Average	42.4	37.1
Touchbacks	36	17
Onside Kicks: # – Recovered	0–0	0–0
Punts: # – Yards	40–1,509	58–2,385
Average Yards Per Punt	37.7	41.1
Net Punt Average	36.3	34.1
Touchbacks	2	4
Kickoff Returns: # – Yards	29–652	30–567
Average Yards Per Return	22.5	18.9
Kickoff return Touchdowns	1	0
Punt Returns: # – Yards	21–329	4–18
Average Yards Per Return	15.7	4.5
Punt return Touchdowns	1	0
Field Goals: # – Attempts	14–19	10–13
Longest Field Goal: Yards	49	43
PAT: # – Attempts	42–43	29–30

Non-conference opponents

	1	2	3	4	Total
USC	10	14	13	14	51
All opponents	0	17	28	14	59

Pac-12 opponents

	1	2	3	4	Total
USC	79	108	70	42	299
Pac-12 opponents	43	33	45	59	180

Offense

Passing statistics
#	NAME	POS	RAT	CMP	ATT	YDS	AVG	CMP%	TD	INT	LONG
14	Sam Darnold	QB	162.4	194	284	2,428	12.5	68.3	24	8	67
4	Max Browne	QB	112.2	58	92	507	8.7	63.0	2	2	38
19	Matt Fink	QB	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
10	Jalen Greene	QB-WR	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
–	Team	–	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
	TOTALS		148.9	252	379	2,935	11.6	66.5	26	10	67
	OPPONENTS		122.1	211	371	2,450	11.6	56.9	17	10	71

Rushing statistics
#	NAME	POS	CAR	YDS	AVG	LONG	TD
25	Ronald Jones II	TB	141	893	6.3	66	10
22	Justin Davis	TB	94	528	5.6	50	2
28	Aca'Cedric Ware	TB	76	389	5.1	37	2
16	Dominic Davis	TB	18	130	7.2	85	0
26	James Toland IV	TB	13	69	5.3	10	0
–	Team	–	9	−11	−1.2	0	0
14	Sam Darnold	QB	54	214	4.0	18	2
4	Max Browne	QB	9	−23	−2.6	17	0
10	Jalen Greene	QB-WR	4	12	3.0	20	0
9	JuJu Smith-Schuster	WR	4	25	6.2	20	0
80	Deontay Burnett	WR	3	31	10.3	15	0
2	Adoree' Jackson	CB	4	37	9.2	17	0
24	Ajene Harris	CB	1	14	14.0	14	0
36	Chris Tilbey	P	1	−17	−17.0	−17	0
46	Wyatt Schmidt	H	1	−8	−8.0	−8	0
7	Steven Mitchell Jr.	WR	2	−3	−1.5	2	0
	TOTALS		434	2,280	5.3	85	16
	OPPONENTS		378	1,450	3.8	73	12

Receiving statistics
#	NAME	POS	REC	YDS	AVG	LONG	TD
9	JuJu Smith-Schuster	WR	59	758	12.8	67	8
1	Darreus Rogers	WR	47	605	12.9	46	3
80	Deontay Burnett	WR	38	424	11.2	40	4
7	Steven Mitchell	WR	24	226	9.4	23	1
13	De'Quan Hampton	WR	7	73	10.4	31	2
6	Michael Pittman Jr.	WR	6	82	13.7	21	0
10	Jalen Greene	WR-QB	6	73	12.2	15	0
15	Isaac Whitney	WR	2	24	12.0	17	0
17	Josh Imatorbhebhe	WR	0	0	0.0	0	0
21	Tyler Vaughns	WR	0	0	0.0	0	0
81	Trevon Sidney	WR	0	0	0.0	0	0
85	Velus Jones Jr.	WR	0	0	0.0	0	0
48	Taylor McNamara	TE	10	93	9.3	27	1
82	Tyler Petite	TE	10	156	15.6	38	2
88	Daniel Imatorbhebhe	TE	14	219	15.6	37	4
86	Cary Angeline	TE	0	0	0.0	0	0
25	Ronald Jones II	TB	9	73	8.1	16	1
22	Justin Davis	TB	13	98	7.5	27	0
16	Dominic Davis	TB	4	19	4.8	8	0
28	Aca'Cedric Ware	TB	3	9	3.0	6	0
73	Zach Banner	OT	0	3	0.0	0	0
	TOTALS		252	2,935	11.6	67	26
	OPPONENTS		211	2,450	11.6	71	17

Defense

Defense statistics
#	NAME	POS	SOLO	AST	TOT	TFL-YDS	SACK-YDS	INT-YDS	BU	PD	QBH	FR-YDS	FF	BLK	SAF	TD
44	Malik Dorton	DT	5	4	9	1.5–16	1.0–15	0–0	1	1	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
53	Kevin Scott	DT	0	0	0	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
62	Khaliel Rodgers	DT	0	0	0	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
91	Noah Jefferson	DT	2	1	3	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
92	Jacob Daniel	DT	5	1	6	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
93	Liam Jimmons	DT	0	0	0	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
94	Rasheem Green	DT	17	27	44	5.0–28	4.5–27	0–0	4	4	1	0–0	1	2	–	–
95	Kenny Bigelow Jr.	DT	0	0	0	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
96	Stevie Tu'ikolovatu	DT	20	20	40	1.5–3	0.0–0	0–0	1	1	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
98	Josh Fatu	DT	12	7	19	1.5–5	1.0–5	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
40	Jabari Ruffin	DE	2	0	2	1.0–3	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
45	Porter Gustin	DE	37	19	56	10.5–44	4.0–31	0–0	4	4	1	0–0	–	–	–	–
89	Christian Rector	DE	2	3	5	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
90	Connor Murphy	DE	4	0	4	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	1–0	–	–	–	–
99	Oluwole Betiku Jr.	DE	0	0	0	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
10	Chris Houston Jr.	LB	10	3	13	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
18	Quinton Powell	LB	10	3	13	2.0–7	1.0–6	0–0	1	1	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
19	Michael Hutchings	LB	30	29	59	5.0–21	2.0–15	0–0	1	1	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
34	Olajuwon Tucker	LB	6	3	9	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
35	Cameron Smith	LB	40	29	69	6.0–17	1.0–6	0–0	4	4	–	1–0	1	–	–	–
42	Uchenna Nwosu	LB	22	21	43	7.0–32	2.5–11	0–0	4	4	2	0–0	1	–	–	–
56	Jordan Iosefa	LB	6	3	9	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
1	Jack Jones	CB	10	2	12	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	1	1	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
2	Adoree' Jackson	CB	41	8	49	2.0–4	0.0–0	4–0	9	13	–	2–26	–	–	–	–
8	Iman Marshall	CB	32	11	43	3.0–5	0.0–0	2–12	7	9	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
14	Isaiah Langley	CB	6	1	7	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
17	Keyshawn 'Pie' Young	CB	0	0	0	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
23	Jonathan Lockett	CB	11	6	17	0.5–1	0.0–0	1–0	3	4	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
27	Ajene Harris	CB	12	9	21	1.5–3	0.0–0	1–33	4	5	–	1–0	1	–	–	–
4	Chris Hawkins	S	37	4	41	4.0–16	1.0–10	0–0	2	2	1	0–0	2	–	–	–
7	Marvel Tell	S	24	15	39	2.0–7	0.0–0	1–0	2	3	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
21	Jamel Cook	S	0	0	0	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
22	Leon McQuay	S	24	16	40	4.0–19	1.0–12	1–0	4	5	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
24	John Plattenburg	S	1	0	1	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
28	C.J. Pollard	S	0	0	0	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
30	Ykili Ross	S	2	0	2	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	1	1	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
37	Matt Lopes	S	3	1	4	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
–	Team	–	1	0	1	1.0–2	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	1	–
6	Michael Pittman Jr.	WR	4	0	4	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	1	1	–	–
9	JuJu Smith-Schuster	WR	2	0	2	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
14	Sam Darnold	QB	2	0	2	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
80	Deontay Burnett	WR	2	0	2	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
26	James Toland IV	TB	2	0	2	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
1	Darreus Rogers	WR	1	0	1	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
28	Aca'Cedric Ware	TB	1	0	1	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
60	Viane Talamaivao	OG	1	0	1	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
30	Matt Boermeester	K	1	0	1	0.0–0	0.0–0	0–0	–	–	–	0–0	–	–	–	–
	TOTAL		450	246	696	59–233	19–138	10–45	53	63	5	5–26	7	3	1	0
	OPPONENTS		510	270	780	51–182	11–77	10–135	40	50	5	8–34	9	0	0	1

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, FR: Fumbles Recovered, FF: Forced Fumbles, BLK: Kicks or Punts Blocked, SAF: Safeties, TD : Touchdown

Special teams

Kicking statistics
#	NAME	POS	XPM	XPA	XP%	FGM	FGA	FG%	1–19	20–29	30–39	40–49	50+	LNG	PTS
39	Matt Boermeester	PK	42	43	97.7	14	19	73.7	0/0	2/2	6/7	6/8	0/2	49	84
49	Michael Brown	PK	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0/0	0/0	0/0	0/0	0/0	0	0
	TOTALS		42	43	97.7	14	19	73.7	0/0	2/2	6/7	6/8	0/2	49	84
	OPPONENTS		29	30	96.6	10	13	76.9	0/0	2/2	4/6	4/5	0/0	43	59

Kickoff statistics
#	NAME	POS	KICKS	YDS	AVG	TB	OB
39	Matt Boermeester	PK	69	4,390	63.6	36	3
49	Michael Brown	PK	0	0	0	0	0
	TOTALS		69	4,390	63.6	36	3
	OPPONENTS		52	3,004	57.8	17	3

Punting statistics
#	NAME	POS	PUNTS	YDS	AVG	LONG	TB	I–20	50+	BLK
36	Chris Tilbey	P	40	1,509	37.7	53	2	16	2	0
46	Reid Budrovich	P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
–	Team	–	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0
	TOTALS		40	1,509	37.7	53	2	16	2	0
	OPPONENTS		58	2,385	41.1	67	4	21	9	1

Kick return statistics
#	NAME	POS	RTNS	YDS	AVG	TD	LNG
2	Adoree' Jackson	CB	18	510	28.3	1	100
7	Steven Mitchell	WR	5	91	18.2	0	32
1	Jack Jones	CB	3	31	10.3	0	13
6	Michael Pittman Jr.	WR	2	13	6.5	0	12
35	Cameron Smith	ILB	1	7	7.5	0	7
	TOTALS		29	652	22.5	1	100
	OPPONENTS		30	567	18.9	0	31

Punt return statistics
#	NAME	POS	RTNS	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
2	Adoree' Jackson	CB	16	236	14.8	1	77
6	Michael Pittman Jr.	WR	2	63	31.5	0	35
80	Deontay Burnett	WR	2	20	10.0	0	15
7	Steven Mitchell Jr.	WR	1	1	1.0	0	1
18	Quinton Powell	LB	0	9	0.0	0	9
	TOTALS		21	329	15.7	1	77
	OPPONENTS		4	18	4.5	0	14

Awards and honors

Coaches

Clay Helton – Head Coach

Paul "Bear" Bryant Award (Coach of the Year) : Finalist
FWAA First Year Coach of Year

Offense

Sam Darnold – QB – Freshman

Archie Griffin Award (most valuable player) : Winner
Pac-12 Offensive Freshman of the Year
Manning Award (quarterback) : Finalist
Davey O'Brien Award (quarterback) : Semi-Finalist

JuJu Smith-Schuster – WR – Junior

POLY POY (Polynesian College Football Player of the Year) : Finalist

Defense

Adoree' Jackson – CB – Junior

Jim Thorpe Award (defensive back) : Winner
Pac-12 Defensive Player of The Year
Paul Hornung Award (most versatile player) : Finalist

College Sports Madness All-American Team

First team

Zach Banner – OT – Senior (164th)
Adoree' Jackson – CB – Junior (165th)

Third Team

Adoree' Jackson – KR & PR – Junior

All-Pac-12 Individual Awards

Offensive freshman of the year

Sam Darnold – QB – Freshman

Defensive player of the year

Adoree' Jackson – CB – Junior

PAC-12 All-Conference Team

First team

Zach Banner – OT – Senior
Chad Wheeler – OT – Senior
Adoree' Jackson – CB & PR – Junior

Second team

Ronald Jones II – TB – Sophomore
JuJu Smith-Schuster – WR – Junior
Damien Mama – OG – Junior
Stevie Tu'ikolovatu – DT – Senior
Cameron Smith – ILB – Sophomore

Honorable mention

Sam Darnold – QB – Freshman
Darreus Rogers – WR – Senior
Daniel Imatorbhebhe – TE – Freshman
Rasheem Green – DT – Sophomore
Porter Gustin – DE – Sophomore
Michael Hutchings – ILB – Senior
Iman Marshall – CB – Sophomore
Chris Hawkins – S – Junior
Leon McQuay III – S – Senior

PAC-12 All-Freshman Team

First team

Sam Darnold – QB – Freshman
Daniel Imatorbhebhe – TE – Freshman

PAC-12 All-Academic Team

Honorable mention

Sam Darnold – QB – Freshman
Max Browne – QB – Junior
Matt Boermeester – K – Junior
Chris Tilbey – P – Sophomore

USA Today Sports Freshman All-America Team

Second team

Adoree' Jackson – RET – Junior

FWAA Freshman All-America Team

Sam Darnold – QB – Freshman