2014 USC Trojans football team

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2014 USC Trojans football
Holiday Bowl champion
Holiday Bowl, W 45–42 vs. Nebraska
ConferencePac-12 Conference
DivisionSouth Division
Ranking
CoachesNo. 21
APNo. 20
Record9–4 (6–3 Pac-12)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorClay Helton (2nd season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinatorJustin Wilcox (1st season)
Base defenseMultiple 3–4
Captain
Home stadiumLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Seasons
← 2013
2015 →
2014 Pac-12 Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
North Division
No. 2 Oregon x$^   8 1     13 2  
Stanford   5 4     8 5  
Washington   4 5     8 6  
California   3 6     5 7  
Oregon State   2 7     5 7  
Washington State   2 7     3 9  
South Division
No. 19 Arizona x   7 2     10 4  
No. 10 UCLA   6 3     10 3  
No. 12 Arizona State   6 3     10 3  
No. 20 USC   6 3     9 4  
No. 21 Utah   5 4     9 4  
Colorado   0 9     2 10  
Championship: Oregon 51, Arizona 13
  • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2014 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California in the 2014 college football season. USC played their home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and were members of the South Division of the Pac-12 Conference. They were led by Steve Sarkisian, who returned to USC after coaching Pac-12 opponent Washington for five years. They finished the season 9–4, 6–3 in Pac-12 play to finish in a three-way tie for second place in the South Division. They were invited to the Holiday Bowl where they defeated Nebraska.

Personnel[edit]

Coaching staff[edit]

Name Position Seasons at
USC
Alma Mater Before USC
Steve Sarkisian Head coach 1 BYU (1997) Washington – Head coach (2013)
Tim Drevno Offensive line coach / running game coordinator 1 Cal State Fullerton (1992) San Francisco 49ers - OL Coach (2013)
Clay Helton Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach 4 Houston (1994) Memphis - OC coordinator (2009)
Keith Heyward Defensive backs coach / pass game coordinator defense 1 Oregon State (2002) Washington - DB Coach (2013)
Tee Martin Wide receivers coach / pass game coordinator 3 Tennessee (2000) Kentucky - WR Coach (2011)
Johnny Nansen Running backs coach / special teams coach / assistant head coach 1 Washington State (1997) Washington - ST coordinator / RB Coach (2013)
Peter Sirmon Linebackers coach / recruiting coordinator / associate head coach Defense 1 Oregon (1999) Washington - LB Coach (2013)
Marques Tuiasosopo Tight ends coach / associate head coach Offense 1 Washington (2001) Washington - QB Coach (2013)
Justin Wilcox Defensive coordinator 1 Oregon (1999) Washington - DC coordinator (2013)
Chris Wilson Defensive line coach 1 Oklahoma (1992) Georgia - DL Coach (2013)
Ivan Lewis Strength and conditioning 1 San Diego (2003) Washington - Strength and Conditioning (2013)
Ross Cumming Graduate assistant coach (linebackers) 2 USC (2012) USC - Reserve Linebacker [Player] (2011)
Jon Farmerie Graduate assistant coach (secondary) 1 University of La Verne (2008) California - Assistant DB Coach (2013)
Kyle Williams Graduate assistant coach (secondary) 1 Kansas State (2006) Evangel University - DB Coach / st coordinator (2013)
Jaron Fairman Graduate assistant coach (special team) 1 Fresno State (2007) Crespi Carmelite High School - WR Coach / st coordinator (2013)

Roster[edit]

2014 USC Trojans Football

Quarterback

  •  4 Max BrowneRedshirt freshman (6'5, 220)
  •  6 Cody KesslerRedshirt junior (6'1, 210)
  •  8 Andrew Zolintakis – freshman (6'0, 170)
  • 10 Jalen Greene – freshman (6'2, 200)
  • 14 Conner SullivanRedshirt sophomore (6'0, 195)
  • 15 Michael Bowman – freshman (6'4, 200)
  • 16 Anthony Neyer – Redshirt senior (6'2, 205)
  • 17 Alex Bridgford – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 190)
  • 19 Larry Tuileta – freshman (6'2, 200)

Running back

  • 22 Justin Davissophomore (6'1, 195)
  • 23 Tre MaddenRedshirt junior (6'1, 225)
  • 24 Stefan Smith – freshman (6'1, 195)
  • 26 James Toland IV – Redshirt freshman (5'11, 185)
  • 31 Soma Vainuku – Redshirt junior (6'0, 270) - (FB)
  • 37 Javorius 'Buck' AllenRedshirt junior (6'1, 220)
  • 38 Jahleel Pinner – junior (5'11, 235) - (FB)
  • 40 Pat Hart – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 240) - (FB)
  • 47 Brett Sarem – freshman (6'0, 225) - (FB)

Wide receiver

  •  1 Darreus Rogers – sophomore (6'1, 21595)
  •  7 Steven MitchellRedshirt freshman (5'10, 185)
  •  8 George FarmerRedshirt junior (6'1, 220)
  •  9 JuJu Smithfreshman (6'2, 210) - (+S)
  • 14 Rahshead Johnson – freshman (5'11, 175) - (+CB)
  • 15 Nelson Agholorjunior (6'1, 190)
  • 18 Ajene Harrisfreshman (5'11, 180)
  • 27 David Mellstrom – Redshirt junior (6'0, 180)
  • 28 Christian Tober – junior (5'8, 175)
  • 44 Christian Guzman – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 220)
  • 83 George Katrib – junior (6'0, 185)
  • 84 Aaron Minor – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 200)
  • 86 Robby Kolanz – Redshirt sophomore (5'10, 170)

Tight end

  • 13 Bryce Dixon – freshman (6'4, 240)
  • 49 Conner Spears - Sophomore (6'6, 240)
  • 82 Randall Telfer – Redshirt senior (6'4, 260)
  • 87 Chris Willson – Redshirt senior (6'5, 250)
  • 88 Jalen Cope-Fitzpatrick – junior (6'4, 250)
 

Offensive lineman

  • 50 Toa Lobendahn - OG-OT – freshman (6'3, 280)
  • 51 Damien Mama - OG – freshman (6'5, 370)
  • 56 Jordan Austin - OT – freshman (6'5, 280)
  • 60 Viane Talamaivao - C-OG – freshman (6'3, 330)
  • 62 Khaliel Rodgers - OG – Redshirt freshman (6'3, 315)
  • 63 Giovanni Di Poalo - C – Redshirt senior (6'4, 280)
  • 64 Richie Wenzel - C – freshman (6'2, 280)
  • 65 Erick Jepsen - OG – Redshirt junior (6'2, 295)
  • 67 Quinn Bassler - OT – freshman (6'6, 280)
  • 68 Jordan Simmons - OG – Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 350)
  • 70 Aundrey Walker - OG – senior (6'6, 315)
  • 72 Chad Wheeler - OT – Redshirt sophomore (6'7, 280)
  • 73 Zach Banner - OT – Redshirt sophomore (6'9, 350)
  • 74 Nico Falah - OT – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 285)
  • 75 Max Tuerk - OT-OG-C – junior (6'6, 285)
  • 76 Nathan Guertler - OT– Redshirt senior (6'5, 270)
  • 77 Chris Brown - OT – freshman (6'5, 295)

Defensive tackle

  • 52 Delvon Simmons – Redshirt junior (6'5, 295)
  • 90 Claude Pelon - Redshirt Junior (6'4, 295)
  • 95 Kenny Bigelow – Redshirt freshman (6'3, 310)
  • 96 Joey Augello – junior (6'0, 290)
  • 98 Cody Temple – Redshirt junior (6'2, 310)
  • 99 Antwaun WoodsRedshirt junior (6'1, 325)

Defensive end

  • 79 Jeff Miller – Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 245)
  • 91 Teddy Baker – Redshirt senior (6'4, 265) - (+TE)
  • 93 Greg Townsend Jr. – Redshirt junior (6'3, 275)
  • 94 Leonard Williamsjunior (6'5, 300)
  • 97 Christian Bradley – junior (6'2, 210)

Placekicker

  • 39 Alex Wood – Redshirt sophomore (5'10, 175)
  • 39 Matt Boermeester – sophomore (6'0, 185)
  • 46 Wyatt Schmidt – freshman (6'3, 205) - (+P)
  • 46 Reid Budrovich – freshman (6'0, 180)
  • 48 Andre Heidarisenior (5'11, 220)

Punter

  • 35 Kris Albarado – Redshirt junior (5'10, 200)
  • 48 Jack Basalari – Redshirt freshman (5'11, 175)
 

Linebacker

  • 10 Hayes Pullard - ILB – Redshirt senior (6'1, 235)
  • 18 Quinton Powell – OLB – sophomore (6'2, 200)
  • 19 Michael Hutchings – ILB – sophomore (6'1, 210)
  • 34 Olajuwon Tucker - ILB – freshman (6'3, 220)
  • 40 Jabari Ruffin - OLB – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 240)
  • 42 Uchenna Nwosu - OLB-ILB – freshman (6'3, 210)
  • 44 Malik Dorton - OLB – freshman (6'2, 250)
  • 45 Charles Burks - OLB – Redshirt junior (5'11, 225)
  • 47 Scott "Starr" Felix - OLB – Redshirt sophomore (6'2, 230)
  • 49 Matt Miller - ILB – freshman (6'1, 225)
  • 50 Grant Moore - ILB – freshman (6'1, 220)
  • 51 Joel Foy - ILB – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 215)
  • 53 Alex Moore - ILB – freshman (6'2, 220)
  • 54 Reuben Peters - ILB – freshman (6'1, 220)
  • 55 Lamar Dawson – ILB – senior (6'1, 230)
  • 56 Anthony Sarao - ILB – Redshirt junior (6'0, 220)
  • 57 Nick Schlossberg - ILB – Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 215)
  • 58 J.R. Tavai - OLB – senior (6'2, 250)
  • 59 Don Hill - OLB – freshman (6'3, 245)

Cornerback

  •  2 Adoree' Jacksonfreshman (5'11, 185) - (+WR)
  •  4 Chris Hawkins – Redshirt freshman (5'11, 185)
  •  6 Josh ShawRedshirt senior (6'1, 200) - (+S)
  • 13 Kevon Seymourjunior (6'0, 185)
  • 17 Devian Shelton – Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 180)
  • 23 Jonathan Lockett – freshman (5'11, 175)
  • 25 Lamont Simmons – freshman (6'2, 185)
  • 28 Ryan Dillard – junior (5'9, 185)
  • 29 Kevin Carrasco – sophomore (6'0, 185)
  • 38 Jalen Jones – freshman (5'8, 155)

Safety

  • 21 Su'a Cravenssophomore (6'1, 225)
  • 22 Leon McQuay IIIsophomore (6'1, 185)
  • 24 John Plattenburg – freshman (5'11, 180) - (+CB)
  • 26 Davonte Nunnery – freshman (5'11, 210)
  • 27 Gerald Bowman – Redshirt senior (6'0, 205)
  • 36 Joe Harding – freshman (5'10, 180)
  • 37 Matt Lopes – Redshirt freshman (5'11, 180)
  • 41 Rob Dooley – Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 195)

Long snappers

  • 61 Peter McBride – Redshirt junior (6'1, 215)
  • 92 Zach Smith – sophomore (6'1, 210)

  • + : 2014 USC Trojans Football Commits (07/07/2014)

Returning starters[edit]

USC returns 16 starters in 2014, including eight on offense, eight on defense, and the starting kicker, punter & long snapper.

Key departures include Kevin Graf (OT), Marqise Lee (WR), Silas Redd (RB), Xavier Grimble (TE), Marcus Martin (C), George Uko (DE / DT), Devon Kennard (DE), Morgan Breslin (LB), Dion Bailey (LB / S), and Demetrius Wright (S)

  • : Co-Starter in 2013

Depth chart[edit]

Rookies : *

Double Position : #

Recruiting class[edit]

US college sports recruiting information for 2014 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Adoree' Jackson
#3 CB
Gardena, CA Junipero Serra High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 182 lb (83 kg) February 5, 2014 (Signed) 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:5/5 stars   247SportsN/A
John 'Juju' Smith
#3 ATH (S / WR)
Long Beach, CA Long Beach Polytechnic High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 206 lb (93 kg) February 5, 2014 (Signed) 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A
Damien Mama
#4 OG
Bellflower, CA St. John Bosco High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 370 lb (170 kg) February 5, 2014 (Signed) 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A
Bryce Dixon
#1 TE
Ventura, CA Saint Bonaventure High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 230 lb (100 kg) January 4, 2014 / February 5, 2014 (Signed) 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A
Viane Talamaivao
#5 OG
Corona, CA Centennial High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 330 lb (150 kg) November 18, 2013 / February 5, 2014 (Signed) 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A
Toa Lobendahn
#8 OG
La Habra, CA La Habra High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 293 lb (133 kg) June 12, 2012 / January 13, 2014 (Signed) 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A
Malik Dorton
#21 DE / OLB
Bellflower, CA Saint John Bosco High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 235 lb (107 kg) August 23, 2013 / February 5, 2014 (Signed) 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A
Rahshead Johnson
#29 ATH (WR)
Long Beach, CA Cabrillo High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 164 lb (74 kg) January 4, 2014 / February 5, 2014 (Signed) 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A
Chris Brown
#16 OT
Los Angeles, CA Loyola High School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 290 lb (130 kg) December 16, 2012 / February 5, 2014 (Signed) 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A
Don Hill
#29 DE
Boise, ID Timberline High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 235 lb (107 kg) December 15, 2013 / January 13, 2014 (Signed) 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A
Claudeson Pelon
#6 DT (JC)
Orlando, FL Mesa Community College 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 280 lb (130 kg) December 11, 2013 (Signed) 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A
Jonathan Lockett
#25 CB
Santa Ana, CA Mater Dei High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 168 lb (76 kg) December 11, 2013 / February 5, 2014 (Signed) 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A
Jalen Greene
#27 QB
Gardena, CA Junipero Serra High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 194 lb (88 kg) December 22, 2013 / January 13, 2014 (Signed) 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A
Uchenna Nwosu
#61 OLB
Torrance, CA Narbonne High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg) October 08, 2013 / February 5, 2014 (Signed) 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A
John Plattenburg
#72 S
Houston, TX Lamar High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 179 lb (81 kg) January 6, 2014 / February 5, 2014 (Signed) 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A
Ajene Harris
#100 ATH (WR)
Los Angeles, CA Crenshaw High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 176 lb (80 kg) November 07, 2013 / February 5, 2014 (Signed) 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A
Lamont Simmons
#66 CB
Jacksonville, FL Raines High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg) February 5, 2014 (Signed) 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A
Olajuwon Tucker
#120 OLB
Gardena, CA Junipero Serra High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 214 lb (97 kg) October 18, 2013 / February 5, 2014 (Signed) 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A
Jordan Austin
#140 OT
Claremont, CA Claremont High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 273 lb (124 kg) June 28, 2013 / January 13, 2014 (Signed) 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: ?
  • 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:

  • "2014 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 1, 2014.

2014 NFL Draft[edit]

Round Pick Player Position NFL Team
2 39 Marqise Lee Wide receiver Jacksonville Jaguars
3 70 Marcus Martin Center San Francisco 49ers
5 174 Devon Kennard Outside linebacker New York Giants
UFA - Silas Redd Running back Washington Redskins
UFA - George Uko Defensive end Tampa Bay Buccaneers Practice Squad
UFA - Xavier Grimble Tight end San Francisco 49ers Practice Squad
UFA - Kevin Graf Offensive tackle Philadelphia Eagles Practice Squad
UFA - Dion Bailey Safety Free Agency
UFA - Morgan Breslin Outside linebacker Free Agency
UFA - Demetrius Wright Cornerback Free Agency
UFA - John Martinez Offensive guard Free Agency

Schedule[edit]

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
August 304:30 p.m.Fresno State*No. 15FOXW 52–1376,037
September 612:30 p.m.at No. 13 StanfordNo. 14ABCW 13–1050,814
September 135:00 p.m.at Boston College*No. 9ESPNL 31–3741,632
September 277:30 pmOregon StateNo. 18
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
ESPNW 35–1074,521
October 44:30 p.m.Arizona StateNo. 16
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
FOXL 34–3870,115
October 117:30 p.m.at No. 10 ArizonaESPN2W 28–2656,754
October 183:00 p.m.ColoradodaggerNo. 22
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
P12NW 56–2874,756
October 257:00 p.m.at No. 19 UtahNo. 20FS1L 21–2447,619
November 11:30 p.m.at Washington StateP12NW 44–1725,012
November 136:00 p.m.California
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
ESPNW 38–3064,615
November 225:00 p.m.at No. 9 UCLANo. 19ABCL 20–3882,431
November 2912:30 p.m.Notre Dame*
FOXW 49–1479,586
December 275:00 p.m.vs. Nebraska*No. 24ESPNW 45–4255,789

Game summaries[edit]

Fresno State[edit]

1 234Total
Fresno St 0 760 13
• USC 21 10210 52

[1]

Stanford[edit]

1 234Total
• USC 7 033 13
Stanford 0 1000 10

[2]

Boston College[edit]

1 234Total
USC 10 7014 31
• Boston College 0 20710 37
  • Date: September 13
  • Location: Alumni Stadium
  • Game start: 8:00 p.m. EST
  • Television network: ESPN

[3]

Oregon State[edit]

1 234Total
Oregon St 7 300 10
• USC 7 14014 35

[4]

Arizona State[edit]

1 234Total
• Arizona St 0 15320 38
USC 7 10314 34

[5]

Arizona[edit]

1 234Total
• USC 7 7140 28
Arizona 6 0713 26
  • Date: October 11
  • Location: Arizona Stadium
  • Game start: 10:30 p.m. EST
  • Television network: ESPN2

[6]

Colorado[edit]

1 234Total
Colorado 0 7147 28
• USC 28 7210 56

[7]

Utah[edit]

1 234Total
USC 7 707 21
• Utah 7 377 24

[8]

Washington State[edit]

1 234Total
• USC 14 10137 44
Washington St 0 737 17
  • Date: November 1
  • Location: Martin Stadium
  • Game start: 4:30 p.m. EST
  • Television network: P12N

[9]

California[edit]

1 234Total
California 2 7714 30
• USC 21 1007 38

[10]

UCLA[edit]

1 234Total
USC 7 706 20
• UCLA 14 10140 38
  • Date: November 22
  • Location: Rose Bowl
  • Game start: 8:00 p.m. EST
  • Television network: ABC

[11]

Notre Dame[edit]

1 234Total
Notre Dame 0 770 14
• USC 21 14140 49

[12]

Holiday Bowl[edit]

1 234Total
Nebraska 17 0178 42
• USC 10 14210 45

[13]

Rankings[edit]

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
AP15149171816RV2220RVRVRV24RVRV2420
Coaches151410212220RV2521RVRVRV24RVRVRV21
CFPNot released192524Not released

Notes[edit]

  • December 27, 2014 – After winning the Holiday Bowl game, Cody Kessler announced he will return next season for his senior year.

References[edit]

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