The 1972 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) during the 1972 NCAA University Division football season. The Trojans won all 12 of their games and were consensus national champions.
Schedule
Roster
Rankings
Game summaries
At No. 4 Arkansas
Tailback Rod McNeill, who sat out the previous year with a hip injury, led the Trojans with 117 yards on 28 carries while Mike Rae, a backup for two seasons, completed 18 of 24 passes for 269 yards and in the second half completed nine straight passes at one point in his first start.
Oregon State
Anthony Davis 25 rushes, 206 yards
At Illinois
Michigan State
At No. 15 Stanford
California
No. 18 Washington
Oregon
On a very rainy and cold day, the Trojans were held to their lowest score of the season.
Washington State
At No. 14 UCLA
Anthony Davis 25 Rush, 178 Yds
No. 10 Notre Dame
Vs. No. 3 Ohio State (Rose Bowl)
John McKay's 100th career victory
Anthony Davis 157 Rush Yds
Sam Cunningham set Rose Bowl scoring record (previous - 18 by three players)
NFL Draft
Ten Trojans were selected in the 1973 NFL Draft, with three in the first round.