1960 USC Trojans football team

The 1960 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1960 NCAA University Division football season. In their first year under head coach John McKay, the Trojans compiled a 4–6 record (3–1 against conference opponents), finished in second place in the Athletic Association of Western Universities, and were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 152 to 95.[1]

1960 USC Trojans football
ConferenceAthletic Association of Western Universities
Record4–6 (3–1 AAWU)
Head coach
Captains
  • Mike McKeever
  • George Van Vliet
Home stadiumLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum (c. 123,538, grass)
1960 Athletic Association of Western Universities football standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L TW L T
No. 6 Washington $ 4 –0 –010 –1 –0
USC 3 –1 –04 –6 –0
UCLA 2 –2 –07 –2 –1
California 1 –3 –02 –7 –1
Stanford 0 –4 –00 –10 –0
  • $ – Conference champion
Rankings from AP Poll

Bill Nelsen led the team in passing with 29 of 72 passes completed for 446 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions. Marlin McKeever was the leading receiver with 15 catches for 218 yards. Hal Tobin was the leading rusher with 318 yard on 61 carries.[2]

Schedule
DateOpponentRankSiteResultAttendance
September 16Oregon State*No. 6
L 0–1432,928
September 24TCU*
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
L 6–731,475
October 1at No. 9 Ohio State*
L 0–2083,204
October 7Georgia*
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
W 10–328,120
October 15California
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
W 27–1039,830
October 29at Stanford
W 21–1029,000
November 5No. 7 Washington
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
L 0–3443,475
November 12at Baylor*
L 14–3523,000
November 19at No. 11 UCLA
W 17–666,865
November 26Notre Dame*
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA (rivalry)
L 0–1728,297
  • *Non-conference game
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game

Personnel
1960 USC Trojans football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
QB Ben Charles
E Marlin McKeever
QB Bill Nelsen
  George Van Vliet
FB Ben Wilson
 Defense
Pos.#NameClass
 Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (S) Suspended
    • (I) Ineligible
    • Injured Injured
    • Redshirt Redshirt

    Season summary

    Oregon State

    At Ohio State
    USC Trojans (0–2) at #9 Ohio State Buckeyes (1–0)
    Period 1 2 34Total
    USC 0 0 000
    Ohio St 6 7 0720

    at Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

    • Date: October 1, 1960
    • Game weather: Sunny, 64 °F (18 °C)
    • Game attendance: 83,204
    • Box Score

    [3]

    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    USC PassingBen Charles4/8, 46 Yds, 2 INT
    RushingBen Wilson3 Rush, 29 Yds
    ReceivingMarlin McKeever1 Rec, 29 Yds
    Ohio St PassingTom Matte6/11, 78 Yds, INT
    RushingBob Ferguson20 Rush, 157 Yds, 3 TD
    ReceivingCharles Bryant2 Rec, 28 Yds

    References
    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. "1960 Southern California Trojans Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
    3. "Ferguson Sparks 20-0 Buck Romp." Palm Beach Post. 1960 Oct 2. Retrieved 2014-Feb-10.
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