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2015 USC Trojans football
Pac-12 South Division co-champion[1]
Holiday Bowl, L 21–23 vs. Wisconsin
ConferencePac-12 Conference
DivisionSouth Division
Record8–6 (6–3 Pac-12)
Head coach
Co-offensive coordinatorClay Helton (3rd season)
Co-offensive coordinatorTee Martin (1st season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinatorJustin Wilcox (2nd season)
Base defenseMultiple 3–4
Captain
5
Home stadiumLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Seasons
← 2014
2016 →
2015 Pac-12 Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
North Division
No. 3 Stanford x$   8 – 1     12 – 2  
No. 19 Oregon   7 – 2     9 – 4  
Washington State   6 – 3     9 – 4  
California   4 – 5     8 – 5  
Washington   4 – 5     7 – 6  
Oregon State   0 – 9     2 – 10  
South Division
USC xy   6 – 3     8 – 6  
No. 17 Utah x   6 – 3     10 – 3  
UCLA   5 – 4     8 – 5  
Arizona State   4 – 5     6 – 7  
Arizona   3 – 6     7 – 6  
Colorado   1 – 8     4 – 9  
Championship: Stanford 41, USC 22
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2015 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California in the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS 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. On November 30, 2015, Clay Helton was named USC's permanent head coach.

Personnel

Coaching staff

Name Position Seasons at
USC		 Alma mater Before USC
Clay Helton Head Coach 5 Houston (1994) Memphis – OC Coordinator (2009)
Tee Martin Offensive coordinator / wide receivers coach / pass game coordinator 4 Tennessee (2000) Kentucky – WR Coach (2011)
Johnny Nansen Tailbacks Coach / special teams coach / assistant head coach 2 Washington State (1997) Washington – ST Coordinator / RB Coach (2013)
Peter Sirmon Linebackers coach / recruiting coordinator / associate head coach defense 2 Oregon (1999) Washington – LB Coach (2013)
Marques Tuiasosopo Quarterbacks coach / associate head coach offense 2 Washington (2001) Washington – QB Coach (2013)
Lenny Vandermade Tight ends coach 1 USC (2003) San Diego – TE Coach (2015)
Ivan Lewis Strength and conditioning 2 San Diego (2003) Washington – Strength and Conditioning (2013)
Mike Goff Offensive line coach 1 Iowa (1998) Hilltop High School – Assistant Coach (2014)
Kenechi Udeze Defensive line coach / assistant strength and conditioning coach 1 USC (2004) PITT – Assistant strength and conditioning coach (2015)
Ricky Brown Linebackers coach 1 Boston College (2006) Baltimore Ravens – LB (Player) (2012)
Patrick Henderson Safeties Coach 1 Oregon State (2010) Contra Costa College – DB Coach / defensive coordinator (2013)
Drew Pearson Cornerbacks coach 1 Utah State (2008) Child and Family Specialist at Five Acres in Altadena, California (2008–2014)
Mike Tuiasosopo Defensive line coach 1 University of the Pacific (1991) UCLA – OLB Coach (2015)
Jaron Fairman Offensive assistant 2 Fresno State (2007) Crespi Carmelite High School – WR Coach / ST Coordinator (2013)

Roster

2015 USC Trojans Football

Quarterback

Tailback

  • 16 Dominic Davis – freshman (5'10, 175) (+WR)*
  • 22 Justin Davis – junior (6'1, 195)
  • 23 Tre Madden – Redshirt senior (6'1, 225)
  • 24 Stefan Smith – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 195)
  • 25 Ronald Jones II – freshman (6'0, 185) *
  • 26 James Toland IV – Redshirt sophomore (5'11, 185)
  • 27 Lance Mudd – sophomore (6'1, 200)
  • 28 Aca'Cedric Ware – freshman (6'0, 200) *

Fullback

  • 31 Soma Vainuku – Redshirt senior (6'0, 255)
  • 38 Jahleel Pinner – senior (5'11, 240)

Wide receiver

  •  1 Darreus Rogers – junior (6'1, 215)
  •  7 Steven Mitchell – Redshirt sophomore (5'10, 190)
  •  9 JuJu Smith-Schuster – sophomore (6'2, 215)
  • 10 Jalen Greene – Redshirt freshman (6'1, 195) (+QB)
  • 15 Isaac Whitney – Redshirt junior (6'3, 205) *
  • 18 Ajene Harris – sophomore (5'11, 185)
  • 29 Christian Tober – Redshirt junior (5'8, 175)
  • 34 Yoofi Quansah – sophomore (5'8, 165)
  • 41 Bo St. Geme – freshman (6'0, 170)
  • 44 Jake Russell – freshman (5'11, 170)
  • 80 Deontay Burnett – freshman (6'0, 170) (Blueshirt)
  • 83 George Katrib – senior (6'0, 185)
  • 84 Jackson Boyer – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 195)
  • 85 David Mellstrom – Redshirt senior (6'0, 180)
  • 86 Robby Kolanz – Redshirt junior (5'10, 175)
  • 89 De'Quan Hampton – junior (6'4, 220) *

Tight end

  • 47 Cyrus Hobbi – Redshirt senior (6'3, 245)
  • 48 Taylor McNamara – Redshirt junior (6'5, 245) (Blueshirt)
  • 49 Daniel Imatorbhebhe – freshman (6'4, 225) (Blueshirt)
  • 81 Conner Spears – Redshirt Sophomore (6'6, 245)
  • 82 Tyler Petite – freshman (6'6, 235)
  • 87 Caleb Wilson – freshman (6'5, 225) *
  

Offensive lineman

  • 50 Toa Lobendahn – OG-OT – sophomore (6'3, 290)
  • 51 Damien Mama – OG – sophomore (6'4, 355)
  • 56 Jordan Austin – OT – Redshirt freshman (6'5, 280)
  • 60 Viane Talamaivao – OG – sophomore (6'2, 320)
  • 62 Khaliel Rodgers – C – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 305)
  • 63 Roy Hemsley – OT-OG – freshman (6'5, 315) *
  • 64 Richie Wenzel – C – Redshirt freshman (6'1, 265)
  • 65 Erick Jepsen – OG – Redshirt senior (6'1, 285)
  • 66 Cole Smith – C – freshman (6'4, 280) *
  • 70 Chuma Edoga – OT – freshman (6'4, 280) *
  • 72 Chad Wheeler – OT – Redshirt junior (6'7, 280)
  • 73 Zach Banner – OT – Redshirt junior (6'9, 360)
  • 74 Nico Falah – OT – Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 285)
  • 75 Max Tuerk – C – senior (6'6, 285)
  • 76 Clayton Johnston – OT – freshman (6'6, 290) (Blueshirt)
  • 77 Chris Brown – OG – Redshirt freshman (6'5, 295)

Defensive tackle

  • 52 Delvon Simmons – Redshirt senior (6'5, 295)
  • 53 Kevin Scott – freshman (6'5, 315) (+DE) *
  • 68 Jordan Simmons – Redshirt junior (6'4, 325) (+OG)
  • 79 Jeff Miller – Redshirt junior (6'1, 240)
  • 91 Noah Jefferson – freshman (6'6, 330) *
  • 92 Jacob Daniel – freshman (6'4, 325) *
  • 95 Kenny Bigelow Jr. – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 290)
  • 98 Cody Temple – Redshirt senior (6'2, 300)
  • 99 Antwaun Woods – Redshirt senior (6'1, 320)

Defensive end

  • 44 Malik Dorton – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 275)
  • 89 Christian Rector – freshman (6'5, 260) *
  • 90 Claude Pelon – Redshirt Senior (6'4, 300)
  • 93 Greg Townsend Jr. – Redshirt senior (6'3, 275)
  • 94 Rasheem Green – freshman (6'5, 285) (+DT) *

Placekicker

  • 36 Matt Boermeester – Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 180)
  • 39 Alex Wood – Redshirt junior (5'10, 175)
  • 46 Wyatt Schmidt – Redshirt freshman (6'3, 215)

Punter

  • 17 Kris Albarado – Redshirt senior (5'10, 195)
  • 36 Chris Tilbey – sophomore (6'5, 220)
  • 46 Reid Budrovich – Redshirt freshman (5'11, 185)
  

Linebacker

  • 10 John Houston Jr. – OLB – freshman (6'3, 220) *
  • 18 Quinton Powell – OLB – junior (6'2, 205)
  • 19 Michael Hutchings – ILB – junior (6'1, 225)
  • 21 Su'a Cravens – OLB – junior (6'1, 225)
  • 34 Olajuwon Tucker – ILB – sophomore (6'3, 235)
  • 35 Cameron Smith – ILB – freshman (6'2, 245) *
  • 40 Jabari Ruffin – OLB – Redshirt junior (6'3, 245)
  • 42 Uchenna Nwosu – OLB – sophomore (6'3, 210)
  • 45 Porter Gustin – OLB – freshman (6'5, 250) (+TE) *
  • 47 Scott Felix – OLB – Redshirt junior (6'2, 240)
  • 49 Matt Bayle – OLB – freshman (6'2, 215)
  • 50 Grant Moore – OLB – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 220)
  • 51 Joel Foy – ILB – Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 225)
  • 54 Reuben Peters – ILB – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 225)
  • 55 Lamar Dawson – ILB – Redshirt senior (6'1, 230)
  • 56 Anthony Sarao – ILB – Redshirt senior (6'0, 235)
  • 58 Osa Masina – ILB – freshman (6'4, 245) (+TE) *
  • 59 Don Hill – OLB – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 245)
  • 97 Wyatt Vinci – OLB – Redshirt junior (6'2, 235)

Cornerback

  •  2 Adoree' Jackson – sophomore (5'11, 185) (+WR & RET)
  •  8 Iman Marshall – freshman (6'2, 200) *
  • 13 Kevon Seymour – senior (6'0, 185)
  • 14 Isaiah Langley – freshman (6'0, 165) (+WR) *
  • 23 Jonathan Lockett – sophomore (5'11, 180)
  • 28 Ryan Dillard – senior (5'9, 190)
  • 29 Kevin Carrasco – Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 185)
  • 38 Jalen Jones – Redshirt freshman (5'8, 155)

Safety

  •  4 Chris Hawkins – Redshirt sophomore (5'11, 190)
  •  7 Marvell Tell – freshman (6'2, 190) *
  • 22 Leon McQuay III – junior (6'1, 190)
  • 24 John Plattenburg – sophomore (5'11, 185)
  • 26 Davonte Nunnery – Redshirt freshman (5'10, 205)
  • 27 Jonathan LaBonty – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 200)
  • 30 Ykili Ross – freshman (6'2, 185) (+CB & WR)*
  • 37 Matt Lopes – Redshirt sophomore (5'11, 185)
  • 41 Deion Hart – Redshirt junior (6'0, 195)

Long snappers

  • 57 Nick Schlossberg – Redshirt junior (6'0, 205)
  • 61 Jake Olson – freshman (6'4, 195)
  • 92 Zach Smith – junior (6'1, 220)
  • * : 2015 USC Trojans Football Commits (09/04/2015)

Returning starters

USC returns 31 starters in 2015, including fifteen on offense, twelve on defense, and four on special teams.

Key departures include Javorius 'Buck' Allen (TB – 13 games), Nelson Agholor (WR – 13 games), George Farmer (WR – 4 games), Randall Telfer (TE – 12 games), Aundrey Walker (OT), Leonard Williams (DE / DT – 13 games), J. R. Tavai (LB – 9 games), Hayes Pullard (LB – 12 games), Josh Shaw (CB / S – 2 games), Gerald Bowman (S – 10 games), Andre Heidari (K – 11 games).

Other departures : Ricky Town (QB – Freshman – Arkansas), Bryce Dixon (TE), Jalen Cope-Fitzpatrick (TE), Charles Burks (LB – Junior RS – Azusa Pacific), Rahshead Johnson (CB / S – Freshman – San Jose State), Lamont Simmons (CB – Freshman RS – Georgia Tech), Devian Shelton (CB – Sophomore RS), Peter McBride (SNP – Junior RS).

Depth chart

2015 USC Football Depth Chart

Freshman : Freshman

Double Position : #

Injured : +

Recruiting class

US college sports recruiting information for 2015 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Iman Marshall
#1 CB 		Long Beach, California Long Beach Polytechnic High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 195 lb (88 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / February 04, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:5/5 stars
Chuma Edoga
#3 OT 		Powder Springs, Georgia McEachern High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 283 lb (128 kg) January 12, 2015 (Signed) / April 21, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Ronald Jones II
#1 RB 		McKinney, Texas McKinney North High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / January 2, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Rasheem Green
#8 DT 		Gardena, California Junipero Serra High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 290 lb (130 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / February 04, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
John Houston Jr.
#1 MLB 		Gardena, California Junipero Serra High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 207 lb (94 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / February 04, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Osa Masina
#8 OLB 		Salt Lake City, Utah Brighton High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 233 lb (106 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / January 23, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Tyler Petite
#2 TE-Y 		Moraga, California Campolindo High School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 223 lb (101 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / December 12, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Porter Gustin
#7 ATH OLB / S 		Salem, Utah Salem Hills High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 238 lb (108 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / February 3, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Marvell Tell
#6 S 		Encino, California Crespi Carmelite High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / January 3, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Sam Darnold
#8 QB-PP 		San Clemente, California San Clemente High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 209 lb (95 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / July 18, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Ricky Town
#10 QB-PP 		Ventura, California Saint Bonaventure High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 205 lb (93 kg) January 12, 2015 (Signed) / January 25, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Isaiah Langley
#9 ATH (WR / CB) 		Pleasanton, California Foothill High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 165 lb (75 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / July 8, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Jacob Daniel
#15 DT 		Fresno, California Clovis North High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 305 lb (138 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / May 13, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
De'Quan Hampton
#1 WR (JC) 		Compton, California Long Beach City College 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 220 lb (100 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / June 22, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Isaac Whitney
#5 WR (JC) 		Moore, Oklahoma Riverside Community College 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg) January 12, 2015 (Signed) / December 18, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Ykili Ross
#24 ATH (WR / CB) 		Riverside, California Riverside Polytech High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / January 3, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Noah Jefferson
#25 DT 		Las Vegas, Nevada Liberty High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 280 lb (130 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / May 15, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Cameron Smith
#8 MLB 		Granite Bay, California Granite Bay High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 236 lb (107 kg) January 12, 2015 (Signed) / May 21, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Aca'Cedric Ware
#51 RB 		Cedar Hill, Texas Cedar Hill High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 175 lb (79 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / July 28, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Kevin Scott
#39 DT 		Los Angeles Salesian High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 255 lb (116 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / February 04, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Cole Smith
#6 C 		Mission Viejo, California Mission Viejo High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 260 lb (120 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / August 19, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Christian Rector
#55 DE 		Los Angeles Loyola High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 231 lb (105 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / August 6, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Roy Hemsley
#69 OT 		Los Angeles Windward School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 285 lb (129 kg) January 12, 2015 (Signed) / May 6, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Dominic Davis
#99 S -> RB / WR 		Mission Hills, California Bishop Alemany High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 175 lb (79 kg) February 04, 2015 (Signed) / October 26, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Caleb Wilson
TE-Y 		Gardena, California Junipero Serra High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 214 lb (97 kg) Walk On 2015 / February 04, 2015 (Signed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars
Clayton Johnston
#64 OT 		Anaheim, California Servite High School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 280 lb (130 kg) Blue Shirts 2016 / July 2, 2014 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Deontay Burnett
#139 WR 		Gardena, California Junipero Serra High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 151 lb (68 kg) Blue Shirts 2016 / February 4, 2015 (Committed) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Taylor McNamara
TE 		San Diego University of Oklahoma 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 245 lb (111 kg) March 23, 2015 (Transfer) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Daniel Imatorbhebhe
TE 		Suwanee, Georgia University of Florida 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Blue Shirt 2016, Will sit out one year / June 24, 2015 (Transfer) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Lance Mudd
RB 		San Diego Cal Poly 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Will sit out one year / February 3, 2015 (Transfer) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Jonathan LaBonty
S 		Mission Viejo, California Cal Poly 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Will sit out one year / 2015 (Transfer) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Jackson Boyer
WR 		Chapel Hill, North Carolina North Carolina 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Will sit out one year / 2015 (Transfer) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Wyatt Vinci
OLB 		Ridgewood, New Jersey Diablo Valley JC 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Will sit out one year / 2015 (Transfer) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Yoofi Quansah
WR 		Chino Hills, California UC San Diego 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 2015 (Transfer) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Deion Hart
S 		Hacienda Heights, California Sam Houston State 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Will sit out one year / 2015 (Transfer) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: #1   Rivals: #1  247Sports: #1  ESPN: #3
  • 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:

  • "2015 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 1, 2016.

Scholarship distribution chart

redshirt year used / redshirt year eligible / * : Former walk-on

– 85 scholarships permitted, 80 currently allotted to players (Note: Ricky Town is still "counts" for 2015, bringing the total to 81).

– USC added four "blueshirts" that will count towards the class of 2016: Oklahoma transfer TE Taylor McNamara,
Florida transfer TE Daniel Imatorbhebhe, true freshman OL Clayton Johnston and WR Deontay Burnett,
CAL Poly transfer P Chris Tilbey

– Kicker Matt Boermeester blueshirted and counted towards class of 2015.

– With four blueshirts, USC can sign 20 players in the class of 2016.

2015 NFL draft

Main article: 2015 NFL draft
Round Pick Player Position NFL team
1 6 Leonard Williams Defensive end / Defensive tackle New York Jets
1 20 Nelson Agholor Wide receiver Philadelphia Eagles
4 120 (21) Josh Shaw Cornerback / Safety Cincinnati Bengals
4 125 (26) Javorius 'Buck' Allen Running back Baltimore Ravens
6 198 (22) Randall Telfer Tight end Cleveland Browns
7 219 (2) Hayes Pullard Middle Linebacker Cleveland Browns
UFA – J. R. Tavai Outside linebacker Tennessee Titans
UFA – George Farmer Wide receiver Seattle Seahawks
UFA – Gerald Bowman Safety Baltimore Ravens
UFA – Aundrey Walker Offensive tackle Miami Dolphins
UFA – Andre Heidari Kicker Los Angeles Kiss (AFL)

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 58:00 p.m.Arkansas State*No. 8
P12NW 55–679,809
September 125:00 p.m.Idaho*No. 8
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
P12NW 59–972,422
September 195:00 p.m.StanfordNo. 6
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA (rivalry)
ABCL 31–4178,306
September 267:30 p.m.at Arizona StateNo. 19
ESPNW 42–1461,904
October 86:00 p.m.WashingtonNo. 17
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
ESPNL 12–1763,623
October 174:30 p.m.at No. 14 Notre Dame*
NBCL 31–4180,795
October 244:30 p.m.No. 3 Utah
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
FOXW 42–2473,435
October 3112:00 p.m.at California
FOXW 27–2152,060
November 77:30 p.m.Arizonadagger
  • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
  • Los Angeles, CA
ESPNW 38–3076,309
November 136:00 p.m.at Colorado
ESPN2W 27–2437,905
November 2112:30 p.m.at No. 23 OregonNo. 24
ESPNL 28–4859,094
November 2812:30 p.m.No. 22 UCLA
ABC/ESPN2W 40–2183,602
December 54:45 p.m.vs. No. 7 StanfordNo. 20
ESPNL 22–4158,476
December 307:30 p.m.vs. Wisconsin*No. 25
ESPNL 21–2348,329
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll & CFP Rankings (beginning in Week 9) released prior to game.

Game summaries

Arkansas State

1 2 3 4 Total
Red Wolves 0 0 6 0 6
#8 Trojans 14 14 14 13 55

See also: 2015 Arkansas State Red Wolves football team
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP ARST USC
1 13:58 4 77 1:14 USC JuJu Smith-Schuster 61-yard touchdown reception from Cody Kessler, Alex Wood kick good 0 7
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 6 55

Idaho

1 2 3 4 Total
Vandals 0 3 6 0 9
#8 Trojans 21 17 14 7 59

See also: 2015 Idaho Vandals football team

Stanford

1 2 3 4 Total
Cardinal 7 17 7 10 41
#6 Trojans 14 7 7 3 31

See also: 2015 Stanford Cardinal football team

Arizona State

1 2 3 4 Total
#19 Trojans 7 28 0 7 42
Sun Devils 0 0 7 7 14

See also: 2015 Arizona State Sun Devils football team

Washington

1 2 3 4 Total
Huskies 0 3 7 7 17
#17 Trojans 3 3 0 6 12

See also: 2015 Washington Huskies football team

Notre Dame

1 2 3 4 Total
Trojans 10 14 7 0 31
#14 Fighting Irish 21 3 0 17 41

See also: 2015 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team and Notre Dame–USC football rivalry

Utah

1 2 3 4 Total
#3 Utes 14 3 0 7 24
Trojans 7 21 7 7 42

See also: 2015 Utah Utes football team

California

1 2 3 4 Total
Trojans 0 10 17 0 27
Golden Bears 7 0 7 7 21

See also: 2015 California Golden Bears football team

Arizona

1 2 3 4 Total
Wildcats 7 10 3 10 30
Trojans 0 17 0 21 38

See also: 2015 Arizona Wildcats football team

Colorado

1 2 3 4 Total
Trojans 3 3 14 7 27
Buffaloes 7 10 0 7 24

See also: 2015 Colorado Buffaloes football team

Oregon

1 2 3 4 Total
#24 Trojans 7 7 14 0 28
#23 Ducks 14 17 7 10 48

See also: 2015 Oregon Ducks football team

UCLA

1 2 3 4 Total
#22 Bruins 7 7 7 0 21
Trojans 3 17 13 7 40

See also: 2015 UCLA Bruins football team and USC-UCLA rivalry

Pac-12 Championship Game

1 2 3 4 Total
#20 Trojans 0 3 13 6 22
#7 Cardinal 3 10 14 14 41

See also: 2015 Stanford Cardinal football team and 2015 Pac-12 Football Championship Game

Holiday Bowl

1 2 3 4 Total
#25 Trojans 0 7 7 7 21
Badgers 0 13 7 3 23

See also: 2015 Wisconsin Badgers football team and 2015 Holiday Bowl

Rankings

Further information: 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP886191717RV—RVRVRV22RV24RVRV
Coaches10107181617RV—RVRVRV24RV24RVRV
CFPNot released——24—2025Not released

Statistics

Team

As of 11/22/2015.

Non-conference opponents

1 2 3 4 Total
USC 45 45 35 20 145
All opponents 21 6 12 17 56

Pac-12 opponents

1 2 3 4 Total
USC 44 113 72 58 287
Pac-12 opponents 63 67 45 65 240

Offense

Defense

Key: POS: Position, SOLO: Solo Tackles, AST: Assisted Tackles, TOT: Total Tackles, TFL: Tackles-for-loss, SACK: Quarterback Sacks, INT: Interceptions, BU: Passes Broken Up, PD: Passes Defended, QBH: Quarterback Hits, FF: Forced Fumbles, FR: Fumbles Recovered, BLK: Kicks or Punts Blocked, SAF: Safeties, TD : Touchdown

Special teams

Awards

College Sports Madness All-American Team

Su'a Cravens – LB – Junior

Zach Banner – OT – Redshirt Junior

USA Today Sports Freshman All-America Team

Cameron Smith – LB – Freshman
Iman Marshall- CB – Freshman

Pac-12 All-Conference Team

JuJu Smith-Schuster – WR – Sophomore
Zach Banner – OT – Redshirt Junior
Antwaun Woods – DT – Redshirt Senior
Su'a Cravens – LB – Junior
Adoree' Jackson – CB – Sophomore

Chad Wheeler – OT – Redshirt Junior
Delvon Simmons – DE – Redshirt Senior
Soma Vainuku – FB – Redshirt Senior
Adoree' Jackson – RS – Sophomore

Cody Kessler – QB – Redshirt Senior
Justin Davis – TB – Junior
Ronald Jones II – TB – Freshman
Damien Mama – OG – Sophomore
Cameron Smith – LB – Freshman

Pac-12 All-Academic Team

Robby Kolanz – WR – Redshirt Junior
Connor Spears – TE – Redshirt Sophomore

Alex Wood – K – Redshirt Junior

Pac-12 Freshman

Cameron Smith – LB – Freshman


Notes

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