Southern California National Championship Wins

Last Modified Dec 3, 2024 09:29 GMT
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The USC Trojans is a college football team that represents the University of Southern California. The Trojans played in the Pac-12 Conference, before joining the Big Ten Conference in 2024. They were founded in the year 1888 and are one of the most storied programs in the history of collegiate athletics. The USC Trojans helped eight players win the Heisman Trophy, the most recent being Caleb Williams in 2022. USC is famous for its cardinal and gold colors and its Trojan mascot. They play their home games at the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The USC Football team was led by some of the top coaches in the nation, including Pete Carroll and John McKay, who led the Trojans to multiple championships.

How many National Championships has Southern California won?

The USC Trojans have won 11 national championships in college football from the early 20th century to the modern era. The championships include winning back-to-back titles in 2003 and 2004 under head coach Pete Carroll. Over the years, the team also won several Pac-12 conferences and division titles, showing their regional dominance. Their move to the Big Ten in 2024 shows their ambition to play among the elites in the country​.

When was the last time Southern California won the National Championships?

The USC Trojans last won the National Championship in 2004 under head coach Pete Carroll. They finished the season with a perfect 13-0 record.

Southern California National Championship-winning years

The USC Trojans claimed 11 national championships in 1928, 1931, 1932, 1939, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1974, 1978, 2003, and 2004.

YearOpponentScore
1928--
1931Tulane21-12
1932Pittsburgh35-0
1939Tennessee14-0
1962Wisconsin42-37
1967Indiana14-3
1972Ohio State42-17
1974Ohio State18-17
1978Michigan17-10
2003Michigan28-14
2004Oklahoma55-19

Southern California National Championship Finalist

The USC Trojans were the National finalist seven times.

Southern California Conference Title Wins

The Trojans have won 37 conference titles.

Southern California Division Title Wins

Southern California has won four Division titles, in 2015, 2017, 2020, and 2022.

SeasonDivisionCoachOpponent (CG)CG Result
2015Pac-12 SouthClay HeltonStanfordLost 22-41
2017Pac-12 SouthClay HeltonStanfordWon 31-28
2020Pac-12 SouthClay HeltonOregon (replaced Washington)Lost 24-31
2022Pac-12 SouthLincoln RileyUtahLost 24-47

FAQs on Southern Cal

A. The USC Trojans are members of the Pac-12 Conference but will join the Big Ten in 2024.

A. The team colors are cardinal and gold.

A. The Trojans play at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

A. The team mascot is Traveler, a horse ridden by a Trojan warrior.

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