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1965 USC Trojans football team

1965 USC Trojans football
Interlocking USC Logo.svg
Conference Athletic Association of Western Universities
Ranking
Coaches No. 9
AP No. 10
1965 record 7–2–1 (4–1 AAWU)
Head coach John McKay (6th year)
Captain Chuck Arrobio
Captain Mike Garrett
Home stadium Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (c. 97,500, grass)
Seasons
« 1964 1966 »
1965 AAWU football standings
Conf     Overall
Team W   L   T     W   L   T
#4 UCLA $ 4 0 0     8 2 1
#10 USC 4 1 0     7 2 1
Washington State 2 1 0     7 3 0
Washington 4 3 0     5 5 0
Stanford 2 3 0     6 3 1
California 2 3 0     5 5 0
Oregon State 1 3 0     5 5 0
Oregon 0 5 0     4 5 1
  • $ – Conference champion
Rankings from AP Poll

The 1965 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1965 college football season. In their sixth year under head coach John McKay, the Trojans compiled a 7–2–1 record (4–1 against conference opponents), finished in second place in the Athletic Association of Western Universities (AAWU or Pac-8), and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 262 to 92. The team was ranked #10 in the final AP Poll and #9 in the final Coaches Poll.

Quarterback Troy Winslow led the team in passing, completing 78 of 128 passes for 1,019 yards with 11 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. Mike Garrett won the Heisman Trophy and led the team in rushing with 267 carries for 1,440 yards and 13 touchdowns. Dave Moton led the team in receiving with 29 catches for 493 yards and five touchdowns.

Statistics

The following players were drafted into professional football following the season.


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