The 2014 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California in the 2014 college football season. USC played their home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and were members of the South Division of the Pac-12 Conference. They were led by Steve Sarkisian, who returned to USC after coaching Pac-12 opponent Washington for five years. They finished the season 9–4, 6–3 in Pac-12 play to finish in a three-way tie for second place in the South Division. They were invited to the Holiday Bowl where they defeated Nebraska.
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Holiday Bowl champion | |
Holiday Bowl, W 45–42 vs. Nebraska | |
Conference | Pac-12 Conference |
South Division | |
Ranking | |
Coaches | No. 21 |
AP | No. 20 |
Record | 9–4 (6–3 Pac-12) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Clay Helton (2nd season) |
Offensive scheme | Multiple |
Defensive coordinator | Justin Wilcox (1st season) |
Base defense | Multiple 3–4 |
Captain | 6 |
Home stadium | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum |
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Team | W | L | W | L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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No. 2 Oregon x$^ | 8 | – | 1 | 13 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stanford | 5 | – | 4 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington | 4 | – | 5 | 8 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California | 3 | – | 6 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon State | 2 | – | 7 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington State | 2 | – | 7 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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No. 19 Arizona x | 7 | – | 2 | 10 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 10 UCLA | 6 | – | 3 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 12 Arizona State | 6 | – | 3 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 20 USC | 6 | – | 3 | 9 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 21 Utah | 5 | – | 4 | 9 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado | 0 | – | 9 | 2 | – | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Championship: Oregon 51, Arizona 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Personnel
editCoaching staff
editName | Position | Seasons at USC |
Alma Mater | Before USC |
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Steve Sarkisian | Head coach | 1 | BYU (1997) | Washington – Head coach (2013) |
Tim Drevno | Offensive line coach / running game coordinator | 1 | Cal State Fullerton (1992) | San Francisco 49ers - OL Coach (2013) |
Clay Helton | Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach | 4 | Houston (1994) | Memphis - OC coordinator (2009) |
Keith Heyward | Defensive backs coach / pass game coordinator defense | 1 | Oregon State (2002) | Washington - DB Coach (2013) |
Tee Martin | Wide receivers coach / pass game coordinator | 3 | Tennessee (2000) | Kentucky - WR Coach (2011) |
Johnny Nansen | Running backs coach / special teams coach / assistant head coach | 1 | Washington State (1997) | Washington - ST coordinator / RB Coach (2013) |
Peter Sirmon | Linebackers coach / recruiting coordinator / associate head coach Defense | 1 | Oregon (1999) | Washington - LB Coach (2013) |
Marques Tuiasosopo | Tight ends coach / associate head coach Offense | 1 | Washington (2001) | Washington - QB Coach (2013) |
Justin Wilcox | Defensive coordinator | 1 | Oregon (1999) | Washington - DC coordinator (2013) |
Chris Wilson | Defensive line coach | 1 | Oklahoma (1992) | Georgia - DL Coach (2013) |
Ivan Lewis | Strength and conditioning | 1 | San Diego (2003) | Washington - Strength and Conditioning (2013) |
Ross Cumming | Graduate assistant coach (linebackers) | 2 | USC (2012) | USC - Reserve Linebacker [Player] (2011) |
Jon Farmerie | Graduate assistant coach (secondary) | 1 | University of La Verne (2008) | California - Assistant DB Coach (2013) |
Kyle Williams | Graduate assistant coach (secondary) | 1 | Kansas State (2006) | Evangel University - DB Coach / st coordinator (2013) |
Jaron Fairman | Graduate assistant coach (special team) | 1 | Fresno State (2007) | Crespi Carmelite High School - WR Coach / st coordinator (2013) |
Roster
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Returning starters
editUSC returns 16 starters in 2014, including eight on offense, eight on defense, and the starting kicker, punter & long snapper.
Key departures include Kevin Graf (OT), Marqise Lee (WR), Silas Redd (RB), Xavier Grimble (TE), Marcus Martin (C), George Uko (DE / DT), Devon Kennard (DE), Morgan Breslin (LB), Dion Bailey (LB / S), and Demetrius Wright (S)
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Special teams (3)edit
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Depth chart
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Recruiting class
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Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
Adoree' Jackson #3 CB |
Gardena, CA | Junipero Serra High School | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 182 lb (83 kg) | February 5, 2014 (Signed) | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
John 'Juju' Smith #3 ATH (S / WR) |
Long Beach, CA | Long Beach Polytechnic High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 206 lb (93 kg) | February 5, 2014 (Signed) | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Damien Mama #4 OG |
Bellflower, CA | St. John Bosco High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 370 lb (170 kg) | February 5, 2014 (Signed) | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Bryce Dixon #1 TE |
Ventura, CA | Saint Bonaventure High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | January 4, 2014 / February 5, 2014 (Signed) | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Viane Talamaivao #5 OG |
Corona, CA | Centennial High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 330 lb (150 kg) | November 18, 2013 / February 5, 2014 (Signed) | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Toa Lobendahn #8 OG |
La Habra, CA | La Habra High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 293 lb (133 kg) | June 12, 2012 / January 13, 2014 (Signed) | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Malik Dorton #21 DE / OLB |
Bellflower, CA | Saint John Bosco High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) | August 23, 2013 / February 5, 2014 (Signed) | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Rahshead Johnson #29 ATH (WR) |
Long Beach, CA | Cabrillo High School | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 164 lb (74 kg) | January 4, 2014 / February 5, 2014 (Signed) | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Chris Brown #16 OT |
Los Angeles, CA | Loyola High School | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 290 lb (130 kg) | December 16, 2012 / February 5, 2014 (Signed) | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Don Hill #29 DE |
Boise, ID | Timberline High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) | December 15, 2013 / January 13, 2014 (Signed) | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Claudeson Pelon #6 DT (JC) |
Orlando, FL | Mesa Community College | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 280 lb (130 kg) | December 11, 2013 (Signed) | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Jonathan Lockett #25 CB |
Santa Ana, CA | Mater Dei High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 168 lb (76 kg) | December 11, 2013 / February 5, 2014 (Signed) | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Jalen Greene #27 QB |
Gardena, CA | Junipero Serra High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 194 lb (88 kg) | December 22, 2013 / January 13, 2014 (Signed) | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Uchenna Nwosu #61 OLB |
Torrance, CA | Narbonne High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | October 08, 2013 / February 5, 2014 (Signed) | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
John Plattenburg #72 S |
Houston, TX | Lamar High School | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 179 lb (81 kg) | January 6, 2014 / February 5, 2014 (Signed) | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Ajene Harris #100 ATH (WR) |
Los Angeles, CA | Crenshaw High School | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 176 lb (80 kg) | November 07, 2013 / February 5, 2014 (Signed) | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Lamont Simmons #66 CB |
Jacksonville, FL | Raines High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | February 5, 2014 (Signed) | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Olajuwon Tucker #120 OLB |
Gardena, CA | Junipero Serra High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 214 lb (97 kg) | October 18, 2013 / February 5, 2014 (Signed) | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Jordan Austin #140 OT |
Claremont, CA | Claremont High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 273 lb (124 kg) | June 28, 2013 / January 13, 2014 (Signed) | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: ? | ||||||
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2014 NFL Draft
editRound | Pick | Player | Position | NFL Team |
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2 | 39 | Marqise Lee | Wide receiver | Jacksonville Jaguars |
3 | 70 | Marcus Martin | Center | San Francisco 49ers |
5 | 174 | Devon Kennard | Outside linebacker | New York Giants |
UFA | - | Silas Redd | Running back | Washington Redskins |
UFA | - | George Uko | Defensive end | Tampa Bay Buccaneers Practice Squad |
UFA | - | Xavier Grimble | Tight end | San Francisco 49ers Practice Squad |
UFA | - | Kevin Graf | Offensive tackle | Philadelphia Eagles Practice Squad |
UFA | - | Dion Bailey | Safety | Free Agency |
UFA | - | Morgan Breslin | Outside linebacker | Free Agency |
UFA | - | Demetrius Wright | Cornerback | Free Agency |
UFA | - | John Martinez | Offensive guard | Free Agency |
Schedule
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August 30 | 4:30 p.m. | Fresno State* | No. 15 | FOX | W 52–13 | 76,037 | |
September 6 | 12:30 p.m. | at No. 13 Stanford | No. 14 | ABC | W 13–10 | 50,814 | |
September 13 | 5:00 p.m. | at Boston College* | No. 9 | ESPN | L 31–37 | 41,632 | |
September 27 | 7:30 pm | Oregon State | No. 18 |
| ESPN | W 35–10 | 74,521 |
October 4 | 4:30 p.m. | Arizona State | No. 16 |
| FOX | L 34–38 | 70,115 |
October 11 | 7:30 p.m. | at No. 10 Arizona | ESPN2 | W 28–26 | 56,754 | ||
October 18 | 3:00 p.m. | Colorado | No. 22 |
| P12N | W 56–28 | 74,756 |
October 25 | 7:00 p.m. | at No. 19 Utah | No. 20 | FS1 | L 21–24 | 47,619 | |
November 1 | 1:30 p.m. | at Washington State | P12N | W 44–17 | 25,012 | ||
November 13 | 6:00 p.m. | California |
| ESPN | W 38–30 | 64,615 | |
November 22 | 5:00 p.m. | at No. 9 UCLA | No. 19 | ABC | L 20–38 | 82,431 | |
November 29 | 12:30 p.m. | Notre Dame* |
| FOX | W 49–14 | 79,586 | |
December 27 | 5:00 p.m. | vs. Nebraska* | No. 24 | ESPN | W 45–42 | 55,789 | |
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Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Final |
AP | 15 | 14 | 9 | 17 | 18 | 16 | RV | 22 | 20 | RV | RV | RV | 24 | RV | RV | 24 | 20 |
Coaches | 15 | 14 | 10 | 21 | 22 | 20 | RV | 25 | 21 | RV | RV | RV | 24 | RV | RV | RV | 21 |
CFP | Not released | — | — | — | 19 | — | 25 | 24 | Not released |
Notes
edit- December 27, 2014 – After winning the Holiday Bowl game, Cody Kessler announced he will return next season for his senior year.
References
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