The 1970 USC Trojans football team represented the
University of Southern California (USC) in the
1970 NCAA University Division football season. In their 11th year under head coach
John McKay, the Trojans compiled a 6–4–1 record (3–4 against conference opponents), finished in a tie for sixth place in the
Pacific-8 Conference (Pac-8), and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 343 to 233.[1] The team was ranked #15 in the final AP Poll and #19 in the final Coaches Poll.
On September 12, 1970, USC opened the season visiting the
University of Alabama under coach
Bear Bryant and became the first fully integrated team to play in the
State of Alabama.[2] The game, scheduled by Bryant, resulted in a 42–21 win for the Trojans. More importantly, all six touchdowns scored by USC team were by
African-American players, two by USC running back
Sam "Bam" Cunningham, against an all-white
Crimson Tide team.[3] The game hastened the
racial integration of football at Alabama and in the American
South.[2][4]
Jimmy Jones led the team in passing, completing 121 of 234 passes for 1,877 yards with 10
touchdowns and 5 interceptions.
Clarence Davis led the team in rushing with 214 carries for 972 yards and nine touchdowns.
Bob Chandler led the team in receiving with 41 catches for 590 yards and three touchdowns.[5]
The 1970 USC Trojans football team represented the
University of Southern California (USC) in the
1970 NCAA University Division football season. In their 11th year under head coach
John McKay, the Trojans compiled a 6–4–1 record (3–4 against conference opponents), finished in a tie for sixth place in the
Pacific-8 Conference (Pac-8), and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 343 to 233.[1] The team was ranked #15 in the final AP Poll and #19 in the final Coaches Poll.
On September 12, 1970, USC opened the season visiting the
University of Alabama under coach
Bear Bryant and became the first fully integrated team to play in the
State of Alabama.[2] The game, scheduled by Bryant, resulted in a 42–21 win for the Trojans. More importantly, all six touchdowns scored by USC team were by
African-American players, two by USC running back
Sam "Bam" Cunningham, against an all-white
Crimson Tide team.[3] The game hastened the
racial integration of football at Alabama and in the American
South.[2][4]
Jimmy Jones led the team in passing, completing 121 of 234 passes for 1,877 yards with 10
touchdowns and 5 interceptions.
Clarence Davis led the team in rushing with 214 carries for 972 yards and nine touchdowns.
Bob Chandler led the team in receiving with 41 catches for 590 yards and three touchdowns.[5]