Harman Patil (Editor)

1967 USC Trojans football team

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Coaches
  
No. 1

1967 record
  
10–1 (6–1 AAWU)

Captain
  
Tim Rossovich

AP
  
No. 1

Head coach
  
John McKay (8th year)

Conference
  
Athletic Association of Western Universities

The 1967 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1967 college football season. In their eighth year under head coach John McKay, the Trojans compiled a 10–1 record (6–1 against conference opponents), won the Athletic Association of Western Universities (AAWU or Pac-8) championship, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 258 to 87. The team was ranked #1 in the final AP and Coaches Polls.

Contents

Steve Sogge led the team in passing, completing 75 of 151 passes for 1,032 yards with seven touchdowns and seven interceptions. O. J. Simpson led the team in rushing with 291 carries for 1,543 yards and 13 touchdowns. Earl McCullouch led the team in receiving with 30 catches for 540 yards and five touchdowns. Simpson won the Walter Camp Award.

1967 team players in the NFL

  • O. J. Simpson
  • Ron Yary
  • Awards and honors

  • O. J. Simpson (Junior), Running Back, Walter Camp Award
  • Ron Yary (Senior), Tackle, Outland Trophy
  • References

    1967 USC Trojans football team Wikipedia