Who was the best quarterback at USC?

With that being said, here are the 10 best USC quarterbacks ever.
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Steve Sogge—Led Trojans to National Title in 1967.

• Pete Beathard (1962-63) ...
• Rob Johnson (1992-94) ...
• Mike Rae (1972) ...
• Mark Sanchez (2008) ...
• John David Booty (2006-07) ...
• Rodney Peete (1985-88)

Has any USC quarterback won a Superbowl?

In the Super Bowl era, USC quarterbacks have won six national titles and 22 conference titles. Yet no USC quarterback has ever played in a Super Bowl.

Who is the best USC football player?

#1 Marcus Allen

A consummate team player, Allen spent his first season at USC backing up Heisman trophy winner, Charles White. He then spent 1979 as a fullback before breaking out in 1980 with 1,563 yards, the second most in the country. But it was in 1981 when Marcus Allen really hit his stride.

What NFL quarterbacks came from USC?

Featuring some of the greatest college quarterbacks of all time, the best USC QBs include former USC stars like Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart, and Mark Sanchez, and even a recent quarterback like Sam Darnold, who was drafted into the NFL, left his mark on the school.

Has USC ever had a black QB?

College career. Jones attended the University of Southern California and became one of the few African American starting quarterbacks of that era in Division I (NCAA), influencing during his college career the breaking of different color barriers.

When was the last time USC had a black quarterback?

Rodney Peete was an All-American quarterback. But USC's last starting black quarterback was Reggie Perry, in the early 1990s. “That was definitely something that would've been big, and — how can I say it — just been something really exciting, really left a mark,” Greene said.

Who wore 32 at USC?

32, Charles White's No. 12, Marcus Allen's No. 33, Carson Palmer's No. 3 and Matt Leinart's No.

What famous footballer went to USC?

Between Marcus Allen, Matt Leinart, Junior Seau, Troy Polamalu, Ronnie Lott, Frank Gifford and so many more, USC sports some of the best college football players ever.

Who was Reggie Bush quarterback?

In 2005, Texas quarterback Vince Young showcased one of the best individual seasons in all of college football. Although Bush ending up winning the Heisman trophy that year, Young got the last laugh during the National Championship by defeating the Trojans 41-38 on Jan.

Who Wore 2 at USC?

Legacy No. 2: 2006 All-America wide receivers Steve Smith (2003-06) and Robert Woods (2010-12), All-America safety Taylor Mays (2006-09) and All-America quarterback Morley Drury (1925-27).

Why is the number 11 retired at USC?

The Cougars have retired two numbers -- Mel Hein's No. 7 and Jack Thompson's No. 14 -- but we went with No. 11 here because, like USC's Bush and Stanford's Luck, it's a number that has clearly been deemed as untouchable as no one has worn No.

Is dtr going to the NFL?

Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson has elected to return to UCLA football for his super senior year in favor of entering the 2022 NFL Draft, he announced on social media Monday. This upcoming season will burn Thompson-Robinson's final year of NCAA eligibility.

Is Dillon Gabriel enrolled at UCLA?

A little over two weeks after entering the transfer portal, Gabriel made his intentions to transfer to UCLA public. Transfers don't sign any paperwork that binds them to the school they choose, though, and because Gabriel hasn't enrolled at UCLA, he is able to change his decision.

How many Heisman winners does USC have?

USC Trojans – 6 Heisman Trophy winners.

When did USC win the national championship?

The Trojans won the national title on December 9, 2007, with a 2-0 win over Florida State University. Since 2014 the head coach has been Keidane McAlpine. On December 4, 2016, USC defeated West Virginia 3-1 to win their second NCAA Championship.

When was USC founded?

1880: USC formally opens, with 53 students and 10 faculty. A college of liberal arts, a university band and a debate team are established. 1880: Marion McKinley Bovard is named the university's first president, concurrently serving as professor of mental and moral philosophy and natural sciences.