UCLA had a 4th and goal from the one-yard line with 2:50 remaining, but the Cougars stood tall to emerge victorious. Jahi Johnson, TB* SHARE. [8] Neither team did very well on third-down conversions; USC was 4 of 17, Florida State went 4 of 14. [11][12], The Cougars defeated the Trojans, 2821; it was the first time the Cougars had ever defeated UCLA and USC in the same season, and the first time they had won in the Coliseum in 40 years. We botched everything [. USC FOOTBALL DEPTH CHART *Updated Dec. 26, 2022. The team made progress, gaining 123 yards in net rushing. Football. Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports. [. The defense performed well, led by sophomore linebacker Chris Claiborne who had eight tackles, including two sacks. Dec 4, 2004; Pasadena, CA, USA; USC running back #5 Reggie Bush outraces the UCLA defense on his way to an 81-yard touchdown run during the Trojans 29-24 win over the Bruins on Saturday at the Rose Bowl. ); : Story Links With three-time MPSF Women's Coach of the Year Marko Pintaric leading the way, USC women's water polo has landed six Trojans on the 2023 All-MPSF honor roll. Clemson 2023 Draft Central - Clemson Tigers Official Athletics Site [1][3], USC opened its season hosting the #5-ranked Florida State University Seminoles of the Atlantic Coast Conference, under long-time coach Bobby Bowden, in the first ever game between the two programs. [6], USC was pleased with the performance of Fox, who in his first start completed 18 of 32 passes for 159 yards with one interception that came on a fourth-down play. David X. It was one of the most disappointing running performances Ive been involved with. Led by fifthyear senior quarterback Ron Powlus, a running back crew of Autry Denson, Tony Driver, and Joey Goodspeed, a wide receiving corps of Joey Getherall, Bobby Brown, and Malcolm Johnson, and on defense by cornerback Allen Rossum, the Irish looked to have a good enough team to challenge to be in the top-10. [10][17] Leaf would go on to have a strong year, throwing for a school-record 3,968 yards and 34 touchdowns, being named a first team All-American and finishing third in the voting for the Heisman Trophy. Denson, Autry rush for 7 yards to the USC23 (Cook, Rashard). 12 plays , 82 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. 3 days. 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The Trojans had a top 10-ranked recruiting class with 18 high school players and two transfer players from junior college programs; 16 of the 20 incoming players were All-Americans at previous levels. (); : [7] USC had two more drives, with the second reaching the Florida State 26-yard line before turning the ball over on downs. 3 plays , 0 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. Bielfeldt Athletics Administration Building, 1700 S. 217-333-3631. The 1997 UCLA Bruins football team represented the University of California, Los Angeles in the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season. Players who left the team are struck out, USC opened its season hosting the #5-ranked Florida State University Seminoles of the Atlantic Coast Conference, under long-time coach Bobby Bowden, in the first ever game between the two programs. .] Clemson Draft Notes. Marks Tennis Stadium. Stokes, Clement rush for 8 yards to the ND49 (Claiborne, C.;Perry, George). .] With key mistakes on offense and a confused defense, the Irish lost 2817 and dropped out of the rankings. 8 plays , -7 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. Powlus, Ron pass complete to Johnson, Mal. Roster Layout: Choose A Season: