The 1975 USC Trojans football team represented the

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(USC) in the

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. In their 15th year under head coach John McKay, the Trojans compiled an 8–4 record (3–4 against conference opponents), finished in fifth place in the

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(Pac-8), and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 247 to 140. The team was ranked #17 in the final AP Poll and #19 in the final UPI Coaches Poll. Quarterback

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led the team in passing, completing 35 of 112 passes for 695 yards with three touchdowns and nine interceptions. Ricky Bell led the team in rushing with 385 carries for 1,957 yards and 13 touchdowns. Randy Simmrin led the team in receiving with 26 catches for 478 yards and one touchdown.

Schedule

Roster

Game summaries

Duke

*Ricky Bell 34 rushes, 256 yards

Oregon State

Purdue

* Ricky Bell 89 rush yards

at Iowa

Washington State

Ricky Bell 38 Rush, 217 Yds

at Notre Dame

1975 team players in the NFL

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

References

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