The 1965 USC Trojans football team represented the

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(USC) in the

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. In their sixth year under head coach John McKay, the Trojans compiled a 7–2–1 record (4–1 against conference opponents), finished in second place in the

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(AAWU or Pac-8), and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 262 to 92. The team was ranked #10 in the final AP Poll and #9 in the final Coaches Poll. Quarterback Troy Winslow led the team in passing, completing 78 of 128 passes for 1,019 yards with 11 touchdowns and 9 interceptions.

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won the

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and led the team in rushing with 267 carries for 1,440 yards and 13 touchdowns. Dave Moton led the team in receiving with 29 catches for 493 yards and five touchdowns.

Schedule

Game summaries

UCLA

*Mike Garrett 40 rushes, 210 yards

Wyoming

Statistics *Receiving: David Moton 5 receptions, 181 yards, 3 TD2012 USC football media supplement.

1965 team players in the NFL

The following players were drafted into professional football following the season.

Awards and honors

References

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