2018 USC Trojans football
ConferencePac-12 Conference
DivisionSouth Division
Record5–7 (4–5 Pac-12)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorTee Martin (4th season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinatorClancy Pendergast (4th season)
Base defense5–2
Captain
4
Home stadiumLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum
2018 Pac-12 Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
North Division
No. 13 Washington xy$  7 –2   10 –4  
No. 10 Washington State x  7 –2   11 –2  
Stanford  6 –3   9 –4  
Oregon  5 –4   9 –4  
California  4 –5   7 –6  
Oregon State  1 –8   2 –10  
South Division
Utah xy  6 –3   9 –5  
Arizona State  5 –4   7 –6  
USC  4 –5   5 –7  
Arizona  4 –5   5 –7  
UCLA  3 –6   3 –9  
Colorado  2 –7   5 –7  
Championship: Washington 10, Utah 3
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2018 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California in the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They played their home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and competed as members of the South Division of the Pac-12 Conference. They were led by third-year head coach Clay Helton.

Despite being ranked No. 15 in the AP Poll's preseason rankings, the Trojans finished the season 5–7, the program's first losing record since 2000. USC lost to both of its major rivals, UCLA and Notre Dame, in the same season for the first time since 2013, and it also lost to all other California Pac-12 schools (UCLA, California, and Stanford) in the same season for the first time since 1996. The team went 4–5 in Pac-12 play, tying Arizona for third place in the Pac-12 South Division.

On November 25, USC athletic director Lynn Swann announced that head coach Clay Helton would return in 2019 despite the disappointing season.

Personnel

Coaching staff

NamePositionSeasons at
USC		Alma materBefore USC
Clay HeltonHead coach8Houston (1994)Memphis – Offensive coordinator (2009)
John BaxterSpecial teams coordinator7Iowa State (1987)Michigan – Special teams coordinator (2015)
Ronnie BradfordSecondary coach3Colorado (1995)LA Tech – Defensive backs coach / special teams coordinator (2015)
Keary ColbertTight ends coach / inside receivers coach4USC (2006)Alabama – Offensive analyst (2015)
Tim DrevnoTailbacks coach / offensive line coach / running game coordinator / pass protection coordinator2Cal State Fullerton (1992)Michigan – Offensive coordinator / offensive line coach (2015)
Bryan EllisQuarterbacks coach2UAB (2011)Western Kentucky – Wide receivers coach (2015)
Tee MartinOffensive coordinator / wide receivers coach7Tennessee (2004)Kentucky – Wide receivers coach (2011)
Johnny NansenLinebackers coach / recruiting coordinator / assistant head coach5Washington State (1997)Washington – Special teams coordinator / Tailbacks coach (2013)
Clancy PendergastDefensive coordinator5Arizona (1990)San Francisco 49ers – Linebackers coach (2015)
Kenechi UdezeDefensive line coach4USC (2010)Pittsburgh – Assistant strength and conditioning coach (2014)
Ivan LewisHead strength and conditioning coach5San Diego (2003)Washington – Head strength & conditioning coach (2013)
Prentice GillOffensive graduate assistant – Wide receivers4Old Dominion (2012)San Jose State – Graduate assistant (defensive backs) (2015)
Trevor GuytonDefensive graduate assistant – Defensive line1California (2013)Saskatchewan Roughriders – Defensive line (2014)
Michael HutchingsDefensive graduate assistant – Linebackers1USC (2017)USC – Inside linebacker (2016)
Dane StevensOffensive graduate assistant – Tight ends2USC (2016)USC – Student assistant coach (2016)

Roster

2018 USC Trojans Football roster

Quarterback

  •  4 Trevor Scully – Freshman (5′11, 170)
  • 10 Jack Sears – Redshirt Freshman (6′3, 205)
  • 13 Brandon Perdue – Freshman (6′4, 215)
  • 16 Holden Thomas – Redshirt Sophomore (6′6, 200)
  • 18 JT Daniels – Freshman (6′3, 210)
  • 19 Matt Fink – Redshirt Sophomore (6′3, 200)

Tailback

  •  7 Stephen Carr – Sophomore (6′0, 205)
  • 28 Aca'Cedric Ware – Senior (6′0, 205)
  • 29 Vavae Malepeai – Redshirt Sophomore (6′0, 215)
  • 30 Markese Stepp – Freshman (6′0, 230)
  • 37 Ben Easington – Redshirt Freshman (5′10, 205)
  • 38 Chris Edmondson – Redshirt Sophomore (5′9, 195)
  • 39 Howard Felder Jr. – Redshirt Freshman (6′0, 235)
  • 40 Quincy Jountti – Junior (5′10, 205)

Wide receiver

  •  1 Velus Jones Jr. – Redshirt Sophomore (6′0, 190)
  •  2 Devon Williams – Freshman (6′4, 205)
  •  6 Michael Pittman Jr. – Junior (6′4, 215)
  •  8 Amon-Ra St. Brown – Freshman (6′1, 195)
  • 13 Trevon Sidney – Redshirt Sophomore (5′11, 170)
  • 17 Josh Imatorbhebhe – Redshirt Sophomore (6′2, 215)
  • 21 Tyler Vaughns – Redshirt Sophomore (6′2, 185)
  • 24 Jake Russell – Redshirt Junior (5′11, 175)
  • 26 Zach Wilson – Freshman (6′1, 200)
  • 34 Matt Nyman – Redshirt Freshman (6′2, 190)
  • 36 Jack Webster – Redshirt Freshman (6′0, 185)
  • 44 Matthew Hocum – Redshirt Junior (5′10, 180)
  • 85 Keyshawn 'Pie' Young – Redshirt Sophomore (5′11, 170)
  • 87 Randal Grimes – Sophomore (6′4, 205)
  • - John Jackson III – Freshman (6′1, 180)

Tight end

  • 41 Chris Caulk – Redshirt Sophomore (6′3, 210)
  • 82 Tyler Petite – Senior (6′4, 250)
  • 83 Josh Falo – Sophomore (6′6, 230)
  • 84 Erik Krommenhoek – Sophomore (6′5, 255)
  • 88 Daniel Imatorbhebhe – Redshirt Junior (6′3, 240)
  • 89 Austin Applebee – Redshirt Senior (6′6, 250)

Placekicker

  • 15 Thomas Fitts – Redshirt Junior (6′1, 200)
  • 38 Alex Stadthaus – Freshman (6′2, 195)
  • 40 Chase McGrath – Sophomore (6′0, 195)
  • 49 Michael Brown – Redshirt Sophomore (6′1, 195)
  

Offensive Lineman

  • 50 Toa Lobendahn – C-OT – Redshirt Senior (6′3, 295)
  • 51 Bernard Schirmer – OT – Redshirt Sophomore (6′6, 290)
  • 52 Jacob Daniel – OG – Redshirt Junior (6′4, 315)
  • 54 Jalen McKenzie – OT – Redshirt Freshman (6′5, 310)
  • 56 Jordan Austin – OG – Redshirt Senior (6′5, 290)
  • 57 Justin Dedich – C – Freshman (6′2, 290)
  • 62 Brett Neilon – C – Redshirt Freshman (6′2, 295)
  • 64 AJ Mageo – OT – Freshman (6′5, 320)
  • 65 Frank Martin II – OG – Redshirt Sophomore (6′4, 300)
  • 67 Mark Zuvich – C – Freshman (6′3, 260)
  • 68 Liam Douglass – OT – Freshman (6′5, 290)
  • 70 Chuma Edoga – OT – Senior (6′4, 295)
  • 72 Andrew Vorhees – OG-OT – Sophomore (6′6, 315)
  • 73 Austin Jackson – OT – Sophomore (6′6, 305)
  • 75 Alijah Vera-Tucker – OG-OT – Redshirt Freshman (6′4, 310)
  • 76 Clayton Bradley – OT – Redshirt Junior (6′5, 295)
  • 77 Chris Brown – OG – Redshirt Senior (6′5, 310)

Defensive line

  • 44 Malik Dorton – Redshirt Senior (6′2, 280)
  • 51 Marlon Tuipulotu – Redshirt Freshman (6′3, 305)
  • 78 Jay Tufele – Redshirt Freshman (6′3, 310)
  • 89 Christian Rector – Redshirt Junior (6′4, 275)
  • 90 Connor Murphy – Junior (6′7, 260)
  • 91 Brandon Pili – Sophomore (6′4, 325)
  • 93 Liam Jimmons – Redshirt Sophomore (6′4, 290)
  • 95 Trevor Trout – Freshman (6′4, 310)
  • 96 Caleb Tremblay – Junior (6′5, 270)
  • 97 Jacob Lichtenstein – Redshirt Freshman (6′5, 270)

Outside Linebacker

  • 26 Kana'i Mauga – Freshman (6′2, 240)
  • 31 Hunter Echols – Redshirt Freshman (6′5, 240)
  • 34 Eli'Jah Winston – Freshman (6′3, 235)
  • 41 Juliano Falaniko – Sophomore (6′4, 230)
  • 42 Abdul-Malik McClain – Freshman (6′4, 240)
  • 45 Porter Gustin – Senior (6′5, 260)
  • 46 Grant Jones – Redshirt Sophomore (6′2, 220) (+ILB)
  • 48 Peter Esparza – Freshman (6′1, 205)
  • 56 Jordan Iosefa – Junior (6′2, 230) (+ILB)
  • 99 Oluwole Betiku Jr. – Junior (6′3, 240)

Long snappers

  • 39 Jac Casasante – Freshman (6′0, 210)
  • 59 Damon Johnson – Sophomore (6′0, 205)
  • 61 Jake Olson – Redshirt Junior (6′3, 225)
  

Inside Linebacker

  •  1 Palaie Gaoteote IV – Freshman (6′2, 250)
  • 10 John Houston Jr. – Redshirt Junior (6′3, 220)
  • 13 Vi Jones – Sophomore (6′3, 220) (+OLB)
  • 18 Raymond Scott – Freshman (6′2, 230)
  • 35 Cameron Smith – Senior (6′2, 250)
  • 47 Reuben Peters – Redshirt Senior (6′0, 230) (+FB)
  • 49 Matt Bayle – Redshirt Junior (6′0, 215)
  • 52 Spencer Gilbert – Freshman (6′0, 220)
  • 53 Bryce Matthews – Redshirt Freshman (6′3, 225)
  • 54 Tayler Katoa – Redshirt Freshman (6′2, 230)
  • 58 Solomon Tuliaupupu – Freshman (6′3, 240)
  • 59 Isaac Franco – Redshirt Senior (6′1, 230)

Cornerback

  •  4 Olaijah Griffin – Freshman (6′0, 180)
  •  6 Isaac Taylor-Stuart – Freshman (6′2, 295)
  •  8 Iman Marshall – Senior (6′1, 205)
  •  9 Greg Johnson – Redshirt Freshman (5′11, 190)
  • 16 Dominic Davis – Redshirt Junior (5′9, 190) (+TB)
  • 17 Chase Williams – Freshman (6′2, 190)
  • 23 Jonathan Lockett – Redshirt Senior (5′11, 180)
  • 24 Isaiah Langley – Senior (6′0, 175)
  • 27 Ajene Harris – Redshirt Senior (5′10, 185)

Safety

  •  7 Marvell Tell – Senior (6′2, 195)
  • 15 Talanoa Hufanga – Freshman (6′1, 215)
  • 21 Isaiah Pola-Mao – Redshirt Freshman (6′4, 200)
  • 28 C.J. Pollard – Redshirt Sophomore (6′1, 190)
  • 30 Jordan McMillan – Freshman (5′11, 200)
  • 31 Richard Hagestad – Redshirt Sophomore (6′1, 195)
  • 37 Davonte Nunnery – Redshirt Senior (5′10, 210)

Punter

  • 36 Chris Tilbey – Redshirt Senior (6′5, 210)
  • 46 Reid Budrovich – Redshirt Senior (5′11, 185)
  • 47 James Bermingham Jr. – Redshirt Senior (6′4, 185)

Holder

  • 81 Wyatt Schmidt – Redshirt Senior (6′3, 205) (+SNP)
2018 USC Spring Football Roster (03/06/2018)

Returning starters

USC returns 31 starters in 2018, including 11 on offense, 13 on defense, and 5 on special teams.

Key departures include Sam Darnold (QB – 14 games), Ronald Jones II (TB – 13 games), Deontay Burnett (WR – 12 games), Steven Mitchell (WR – 7 games), Jalen Greene (WR – 5 games), Viane Talamaivao (OG – 5 games), Nico Falah (C – 14 games), Rasheem Green(DE/DT – 14 games), Josh Fatu (DT – 12 games), Uchenna Nwosu (OLB – 14 games), Jack Jones (CB – 13 games), Chris Hawkins (S – 14 games), Ykili Ross (S – 2 games).

Other departures include James Toland IV (TB), Matt Lopes (S).

Transfers

The Trojans lost 5 players due to transfer.

NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownTransfer to
Jalen Greene#10WR6'2200Senior RedshirtInglewood, CAUtah State
Jamel Cook#21S6'4190Sophomore RedshirtMiami, FLSouth Carolina
Olajuwon Tucker#34LB6'2220Senior RedshirtHarbor City, CA–
Roy Hemsley#63OG6'5315Junior RedshirtLos Angeles, CAArizona State
Je'Quari Godfrey#22CB6'2185Freshman RedshirtOakland, CA-

Depth chart

  • Depth Chart 2018

True Freshman
Double Position : *

Recruiting class

US college sports recruiting information for 2018 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Amon-Ra St. Brown
#1 WR		 Anaheim, California Mater Dei High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 191 lb (87 kg) February 7, 2018 (Signed) / January 6, 2018 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Palaie Gaoteote IV
#1 ILB		 Las Vegas, Nevada Bishop Gorman High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 235 lb (107 kg) December 20, 2017 (Signed) / February 19, 2017 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
JT Daniels
#2 QB-Pro		 Santa Ana, California Mater Dei High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 205 lb (93 kg) February 7, 2018 (Signed) / July 30, 2017 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Olaijah Griffin
#3 CB		 Mission Viejo, California Mission Viejo High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 170 lb (77 kg) February 7, 2018 (Signed) / February 7, 2018 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Isaac Taylor-Stuart
#4 CB		 La Mesa, California Helix High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 187 lb (85 kg) February 7, 2018 (Signed) / February 7, 2018 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Devon Williams
#6 WR		 Lancaster, California Antelope Valley High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg) February 7, 2018 (Signed) / February 7, 2018 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Solomon Tuliaupupu
#3 ILB		 Santa Ana, California Mater Dei High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 220 lb (100 kg) February 7, 2018 (Signed) / February 7, 2018 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Talanoa Hufanga
#1 ATH S		 Corvallis, Oregon Crescent Valley High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 193 lb (88 kg) December 20, 2017 (Signed) / December 29, 2017 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Justin Dedich
#3 C		 Temecula, California Chaparral High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 290 lb (130 kg) December 20, 2017 (Signed) / June 20, 2017 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Chase Williams
#16 CB		 Corona, California Eleanor Roosevelt High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) December 20, 2017 (Signed) / December 20, 2017 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Raymond Scott
#8 OLB		 Harbor City, California Narbonne High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 220 lb (100 kg) December 20, 2017 (Signed) / April 8, 2016 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Abdul-Malik McClain
#14 WDE		 San Juan Capistrano, California J Serra Catholic High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 230 lb (100 kg) December 20, 2017 (Signed) / December 20, 2017 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Trevor Trout
#20 DT		 Saint Louis, Missouri Chaminade High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 315 lb (143 kg) February 7, 2018 (Signed) / November 19, 2017 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Markese Stepp
#12 TB		 Indianapolis, Indiana Cathedral High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 228 lb (103 kg) December 20, 2017 (Signed) / December 17, 2017 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Kana'i Mauga
#21 OLB		 Waianae, Hawaii Waianae High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 215 lb (98 kg) December 20, 2017 (Signed) / June 24, 2017 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Caleb Tremblay
#5 DT (JuCo)		 Sacramento, California American River College 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 275 lb (125 kg) December 22, 2017 (Signed) / December 22, 2017 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Eli'Jah Winston
#21 ILB		 Portland, Oregon Central Catholic High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 233 lb (106 kg) February 7, 2018 (Signed) / February 6, 2018 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Liam Douglass
#36 OT		 Studio City, California Harvard Westlake High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 273 lb (124 kg) December 20, 2017 (Signed) / June 19, 2017 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
John Jackson III
#95 WR		 Gardena, California Junipero Serra High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Walk-On / February 7, 2018 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Zach Wilson
WR		 Scottsdale, Arizona Saguaro High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 202 lb (92 kg) Walk-On / February 7, 2018 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Alex Stadthaus
#24 K		 Austin, Texas Vandegrift High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Walk-On / January 29, 2018 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Jac Casasante
#8 LS		 Los Angeles, California Loyola High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Walk-On / February 2, 2018 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Bernard Schirmer
OT		 Long Beach, California Mt. San Antonio College 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 270 lb (120 kg) Transfer / 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Jordan McMillan
S		 Los Angeles, California Loyola High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Walk-On / February 7, 2018 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Spencer Gilbert
ILB		 Bellflower, California St. John Bosco High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Walk-On / February 9, 2018 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Howard Felder Jr.
TB		 Los Angeles, California Cathedral High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Walk-On / 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Trevor Scully
QB		 La Jolla, California La Jolla High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Walk-On / 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
AJ Mageo
OT		 Mesa, Arizona Red Mountain High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 320 lb (150 kg) Walk-On / 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Mark Zuvich
C		 Laguna Hills, California Laguna Hills High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 260 lb (120 kg) Walk-On / 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Quincy Jountti
TB		 Bakersfield, California Sacramento State Hornets football 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Walk-On / 2018 (Transfer) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Matthew Hocum
WR		 Milwaukee, Wisconsin Marquette Golden Eagles 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Walk-On / 2017 (Transfer) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Isaac Franco
ILB		 Los Angeles, California Adams State Grizzlies 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 230 lb (100 kg) Walk-On / 2017 (Transfer) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: –   247Sports: #4  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:

  • "2018 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 7, 2018.

Scholarship distribution chart

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

– 85 scholarships permitted, 81 currently allotted to players

– 78 recruited players on scholarship (Three former walk-ons)

– OT Jalen McKenzie took an advanced scholarship or "blueshirt" limiting USC's class of 2018 to 24.

Projecting Scholarship Distribution 2018

2018 NFL Draft

NFL Combine

The official list of participants for the 2018 NFL Combine included USC football players WR Deontay Burnett, QB Sam Darnold, DE Rasheem Green, RB Ronald Jones II, WR Steven Mitchell Jr. & OLB Uchenna Nwosu.

Team players drafted into the NFL

PlayerPositionRoundPickNFL Team
Sam Darnold (Sophomore)Quarterback13New York Jets
Ronald Jones II (Junior)Tailback238 (6)Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Uchenna NwosuLinebacker248 (I6)Los Angeles Chargers
Rasheem Green (Junior)Defensive end379 (I5)Seattle Seahawks
Steven Mitchell Jr.Wide receiverUDFA–Los Angeles Rams
Deontay Burnett (Junior)Wide receiverUDFA–Tennessee Titans
Viane TalamaivaoOffensive guardUDFA–Seattle Seahawks
Nico FalahCenterUDFA–Tennessee Titans
Josh FatuDefensive tackleUDFA–Detroit Lions
Chris HawkinsSafetyUDFA–Seattle Seahawks

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 11:00 p.m.UNLV*No. 15
P12NW 43–2158,708
September 85:30 p.m.at No. 10 StanfordNo. 17
FOXL 3–1742,856
September 155:00 p.m.at Texas*No. 22
FOXL 14–37103,507
September 217:30 p.m.Washington State
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
ESPNW 39–3652,421
September 297:30 p.m.at Arizona
ESPN2W 24–2043,573
October 137:30 p.m.No. 19 Colorado
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
FS1W 31–2057,615
October 205:00 p.m.at Utah
P12NL 28–4146,405
October 2712:30 p.m.Arizona State
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
ABC/ESPN2L 35–3847,406
November 37:00 p.m.at Oregon State
FS1W 38–2135,187
November 107:30 p.m.California
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
ESPNL 14–1556,721
November 1712:30 p.m.at UCLA
FOXL 27–3457,116
November 245:00 p.m.No. 3 Notre Dame*
ABCL 17–2459,821
  • *Non-conference game
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Pacific time

Game summaries

UNLV

UNLV Rebels at USC Trojans
Period 1 2 34Total
Rebels 7 7 0721
No. 15 Trojans 6 13 02443

at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California

  • Date: September 1, 2018
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 58,708
Game information

Stanford

USC Trojans at Stanford Cardinal
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 17 Trojans 0 0 303
No. 10 Cardinal 7 7 3017

at Stanford Stadium, Stanford, California

  • Date: September 8, 2018
  • Game time: 5:30 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 42,856
Game information

Texas

No. 22 USC Trojans at Texas Longhorns
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 22 Trojans 14 0 0014
Longhorns 3 13 21037

at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas

  • Date: September 15, 2018
  • Game time: 5:00 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 103,507
Game information

Washington State

Washington State Cougars at USC Trojans
Period 1 2 34Total
Cougars 3 21 6636
Trojans 7 10 71539

at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California

  • Date: September 21, 2018
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 52,421
Game information

Arizona

USC Trojans at Arizona Wildcats
Period 1 2 34Total
Trojans 7 10 7024
Wildcats 0 0 71320

at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Arizona

  • Date: September 29, 2018
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 43,573
Game information

Colorado

No. 19 Colorado Buffaloes at USC Trojans
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 19 Buffaloes 0 7 01320
Trojans 0 21 7331

at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California

  • Date: October 13, 2018
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 57,615
  • TV announcers (FS1): Joe Davis, Brady Quinn and Bruce Feldman
Game information

Utah

USC Trojans at Utah Utes
Period 1 2 34Total
Trojans 14 0 01428
Utes 7 13 14741

at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, Utah

  • Date: October 20, 2018
  • Game time: 5:00 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 46,405
Game information

Arizona State

Arizona State Sun Devils at USC Trojans
Period 1 2 34Total
Sun Devils 14 10 7738
Trojans 7 7 14735

at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California

  • Date: October 27, 2018
  • Game time: 12:30 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 47,406
Game information

Oregon State

USC Trojans at Oregon State Beavers
Period 1 2 34Total
Trojans 7 14 71038
Beavers 0 14 7021

at Reser Stadium, Corvallis, Oregon

  • Date: November 3, 2018
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
Game information

California

California Golden Bears at USC Trojans
Period 1 2 34Total
Golden Bears 0 0 15015
Trojans 0 14 0014

at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California

  • Date: November 10, 2018
Game information

UCLA

USC Trojans at UCLA Bruins
Period 1 2 34Total
Trojans 10 14 3027
Bruins 14 7 01334

at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California

  • Date: November 17, 2018
  • Game time: 12:30 PT
Game information

Notre Dame

No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish at USC Trojans
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 3 Fighting Irish 0 7 10724
Trojans 7 3 0717

at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California

  • Date: November 24, 2018
  • Referee: David Epperley
  • TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit and Maria Taylor
Game information

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
— = Not ranked. RV = Received votes.
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP151722————RV————————
Coaches151221—RVRV—RV————————
CFPNot released——————Not released

Statistics

Preseason

Pac-12 Media Days

Pac-12 media days are set for July 25, 2018, in Hollywood, California. Clay Helton (Head coach), Porter Gustin (OLB) & Cameron Smith (ILB) at Pac-12 media days. The Pac-12 media poll was released with the Trojans predicted to win the Pac-12 South division title.[1]

Media poll (South)
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1USC225 (22)
2Utah209 (14)
3Arizona178 (3)
4UCLA116 (2)
5Colorado80 (1)
6Arizona State72

Awards and honors

Player Position Class Award Result (In Progress) Reference
Coaches
Clay HeltonHead Coach–Dodd TrophyWatch list[2]
Offense
Stephen CarrTailbackSophomoreDoak Walker AwardWatch list[3]
Maxwell Award[4]
Aca'Cedric WareTailbackSeniorEarl Campbell Tyler Rose AwardWatch list
Vavae MalepeaiTailbackRedshirt SophomorePolynesian College Football Player of the YearWatch list[5]
Tyler PetiteTight endSeniorJohn Mackey AwardWatch list[6]
Jordan AustinOffensive guardRedshirt SeniorAllstate AFCA Good Works TeamNominee[7]
Toa LobendahnCenterRedshirt SeniorRimington TrophyWatch list[8]
Outland Trophy[9]
Polynesian College Football Player of the Year[5]
Defense
Brandon PiliDefensive tackleSophomorePolynesian College Football Player of the YearWatch list[5]
Christian RectorDefensive endRedshirt JuniorBronko Nagurski TrophyWatch list[10]
Ted Hendricks Award[11]
Porter GustinOutside linebackerSeniorBednarik AwardWatch list[12]
Butkus Award[13]
Lott Trophy[14]
Cameron SmithInside linebackerSeniorBednarik AwardWatch list[12]
Bronko Nagurski Trophy[10]
Butkus Award[13]
Lott Trophy[14]
Jordan IosefaLinebackerJuniorPolynesian College Football Player of the YearWatch list[5]
Iman MarshallCornerbackSeniorJim Thorpe AwardWatch list[15]
Marvell TellSafetySeniorBednarik AwardWatch list[12]
Bronko Nagurski Trophy[10]
Jim Thorpe Award[15]
Special teams
Jake OlsonLong snapperRedshirt JuniorWuerffel TrophyWatch list[16]

Awards and honors

Midseason award watch lists

Weekly awards

Major award semifinalists

Honors and Awards Source: 2018 Arizona Media Notes


Players drafted into the NFL

Round Pick Player Position NFL Club
392Chuma EdogaOTNew York Jets
4127Iman MarshallCBBaltimore Ravens
5144Marvell TellSIndianapolis Colts
5162Cameron SmithLBMinnesota Vikings

Notes

  • November 16, 2017 – USC's 2018 Football Schedule Announced.[17]
  • December 1, 2017 – No. 10 USC Beats No. 12 Stanford, 31–28 for Pac-12 Title.[18]
  • December 20, 2017 – USC Football Announces Early Signing Period 2018 Class.[19]
  • December 22, 2017 – Juco Defensive Lineman Caleb Tremblay Signs With USC.[20]
  • December 22, 2017 – No. 1 2019 QB recruit JT Daniels skipping senior year and enrolling at USC a year early.[21]
  • December 29, 2017 – No. 5 Ohio State Tops No. 8 USC 24–7 in Cotton Bowl Classic.[22]
  • December 29, 2017 – Defensive Back Talanoa Hufanga Signs With USC Football.[23]
  • January 3, 2018 – Sam Darnold Declares for 2018 NFL Draft.[24]
  • January 5, 2018 – USC Tailback Ronald Jones II Declares for NFL.[25]
  • January 5, 2018 – Porter Gustin reportedly set to return to USC Football for 2018 season.[26]
  • January 6, 2018 – Amon-Ra St. Brown commits to USC over Stanford, Notre Dame.[27]
  • January 8, 2018 – USC WR Deontay Burnett declares for 2018 NFL Draft.[28]
  • January 10, 2018 – Toa Lobendahn to return to USC Football for 2018 season.[29]
  • January 10, 2018 – Cameron Smith announces return to USC Football for 2018.[30]
  • January 11, 2018 – USC Football reportedly promote Bryan Ellis to quarterbacks coach.[31]
  • January 12, 2018 – Deland McCullough leaves USC Football for Kansas City Chiefs.[32]
  • January 12, 2018 – USC DB Iman Marshall will return to USC for the 2018 season.[33]
  • January 13, 2018 – USC DL Rasheem Green Declares for 2018 NFL Draft.[34]
  • January 18, 2018 – Ronnie Lott added to College Football Playoff Selection Committee.[35]
  • January 19, 2018 – Keary Colbert reportedly promoted to tight ends coach for USC Football.[36]
  • January 20, 2018 – Tee Martin gets multi-year extension to stay with USC Football.[37]

References

  1. ↑ "Washington picked as Pac-12 favorite in preseason media poll". July 25, 2018. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Dodd Trophy Award presented by Peach Bowl, Inc".
  3. ↑ "2021 Doak Walker Award Candidates - SMU".
  4. ↑ "2018 Maxwell Award Watch List - Maxwell Football Club". Archived from the original on July 16, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Polynesian Football Hall of Fame".
  6. ↑ "2018 John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List Released" (PDF). July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Allstate & AFCA Announce 2018 Good Works Team® Nominees". July 17, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Rimington Trophy Press Release". May 30, 2018. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
  9. ↑ "FWAA > News > Outland Trophy Watch List".
  10. 1 2 3 "FWAA > News > Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List".
  11. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on August 14, 2018. Retrieved August 14, 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  12. 1 2 3 "2018 Bednarik Award Watch List - Maxwell Football Club". Archived from the original on July 16, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  13. 1 2 "2021 Collegiate Watchlist". Archived from the original on August 20, 2010. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  14. 1 2 "2018 Lott Impact Trophy Watch List Candidates".
  15. 1 2 "Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Names 2018 Preseason Watchlist". July 23, 2018.
  16. ↑ "WuerffelTrophy". Archived from the original on July 26, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
  17. ↑ "USC's 2018 Football Schedule Announced". USC Trojans. November 16, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
  18. ↑ "No. 10 USC Beats No. 12 Stanford, 31–28 for Pac-12 Title". USC Trojans. December 1, 2017. Retrieved December 1, 2017.
  19. ↑ "USC Football Announces Early Signing Period 2018 Class". USC Trojans. December 20, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
  20. ↑ "Juco Defensive Lineman Caleb Tremblay Signs With USC". USC Trojans. December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  21. ↑ "No. 1 2019 QB recruit JT Daniels skipping senior year and enrolling at USC a year early". SB Nation. December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  22. ↑ "No. 5 Ohio State Tops No. 8 USC 24–7 in Cotton Bowl Classic". USC Trojans. December 29, 2017. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  23. ↑ "Defensive Back Talanoa Hufanga Signs With USC Football". USC Trojans. December 29, 2017. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  24. ↑ "Sam Darnold Declares for 2018 NFL Draft". USC Trojans. January 3, 2018. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  25. ↑ "USC Tailback Ronald Jones II Declares for NFL". USC Trojans. January 5, 2018. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  26. ↑ "Porter Gustin reportedly set to return to USC Football for 2018 season". Reign of Troy. January 5, 2018. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  27. ↑ "Amon-Ra St. Brown commits to USC over Stanford, Notre Dame". Reign of Troy. January 6, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
  28. ↑ "USC WR Deontay Burnett declares for 2018 NFL Draft". Reign of Troy. January 8, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
  29. ↑ "Toa Lobendahn to return to USC Football for 2018 season". Reign of Troy. January 10, 2018. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
  30. ↑ "Cameron Smith announces return to USC Football for 2018". Reign of Troy. January 10, 2018. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
  31. ↑ "USC Football reportedly promote Bryan Ellis to quarterbacks coach". Reign of Troy. January 11, 2018. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
  32. ↑ "Deland McCullough leaves USC Football for Kansas City Chiefs". Reign of Troy. January 12, 2018. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
  33. ↑ "USC DB Iman Marshall will return to USC for the 2018 season". USC Trojans. January 12, 2018. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
  34. ↑ "USC DL Rasheem Green Declares for 2018 NFL Draft". USC Trojans. January 13, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  35. ↑ "Ronnie Lott added to College Football Playoff Selection Committee". Reign of Troy. January 18, 2018. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
  36. ↑ "Keary Colbert reportedly promoted to tight ends coach for USC Football". Reign of Troy. January 19, 2018. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
  37. ↑ "Tee Martin gets multi-year extension to stay with USC Football". Reign of Troy. January 20, 2018. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
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