The 1974 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 a 10–1–1 record (6–0–1 against conference opponents), finished in first place in the

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(Pac-8), and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 363 to 142. The team was ranked #1 in the final UPI Coaches Poll and #2 in the final AP Poll. Quarterback

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led the team in passing, completing 70 of 149 passes for 988 yards with 13 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.

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led the team in rushing with 301 carries for 1,421 yards and 13 touchdowns.

J.K. McKay John Kenneth "J. K." McKayDavid WhartonPat Haden is still a dashing figure ''Los Angeles Times'', July 24, 2010, Accessed July 25, 2010. (born March 28, 1953) is a former American football player, trial attorney, and executive with positions at th ...

led the team in receiving with 34 catches for 550 yards and eight touchdowns. Vince Evans backed up Haden. Allen Carter backed up Davis. The fullbacks were Ricky Bell, Dave Farmer and Mosi Tatupu. The starting flanker, Shelton Diggs, caught the two point conversion that lifted USC over Ohio State in the January 1975 Rose Bowl.

Schedule

Roster

Game summaries

Washington

Eugene Register-Guard. November 17, 1974

References

External links

Game program: USC vs. Washington at Spokane
– October 12, 1974 {{Pac-12 Conference football champions

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