1963 USC Trojans football team

The 1963 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1963 NCAA University Division football season. In their fourth year under head coach John McKay, the Trojans compiled a 7–3 record (3–1 against conference opponents), finished second in the Athletic Association of Western Universities (AAWU or Big 6), and outscored their opponents 207 to 114.[1]

1963 USC Trojans football
ConferenceAthletic Association of Western Universities
Ranking
CoachesNo. 16
Record7–3 (3–1 AAWU)
Head coach
Captains
Home stadiumLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Seasons
← 1962
1964 →
1963 Athletic Association of Western Universities football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Washington $ 4 1 0 6 5 0
USC 3 1 0 7 3 0
UCLA 2 2 0 2 8 0
Washington State 1 1 0 3 6 1
California 1 3 0 4 5 1
Stanford 1 4 0 3 7 0
  • $ – Conference champion

Quarterback Pete Beathard was one of the two team captains and led the Trojans, completing 66 of 140 passes for 944 yards with five touchdowns and seven interceptions. Mike Garrett led the team in rushing with 128 carries for 833 yards, and co-captain Willie Brown led USC in receiving with 34 catches for 448 yards.[2]

Schedule

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DateOpponentRankSiteResultAttendance
September 21at Colorado*No. 1W 14–027,000
September 28No. 3 Oklahoma*No. 1L 12–1739,345
October 4Michigan State*No. 8
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
W 13–1059,137
October 12at Notre Dame*No. 7L 14–1759,135
October 19No. 4 Ohio State*
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
W 32–361,883
October 26at CaliforniaW 36–641,000
November 2at WashingtonL 7–2255,738
November 9Stanford 
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA (rivalry)
W 25–1157,035
November 15Oregon State*
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
W 28–2230,846
November 30UCLA
W 26–682,460
  • *Non-conference game
  •  Homecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game

References

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  1. ^ "Southern California Yearly Results (1960-1964)". College Football Data Warehouse. David DeLassus. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
  2. ^ "1963 Southern California Trojans Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
  3. ^ "Trojans, Bruins close drills". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. November 22, 1963. p. 16.
  4. ^ Reichler, Joe (November 24, 1963). "National athletic activities halted as saddened citizens mourn death". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. p. 1, sports.
  5. ^ Missildine, Harry (November 24, 1963). "Big Six presidents commended for action". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). p. 1, sports.
  6. ^ ""Day of Decision" arrives for Big Six". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). November 29, 1963. p. 11.