The Trojans lost their inaugural game of Larry Smith's tenure to
Michigan State in the first night game ever played at
Spartan Stadium. USC secured a Rose Bowl berth by tying UCLA for the Pacific-10 championship and winning the head-to-head match. They faced Michigan State again, and lost 17–20.
Quarterback
Rodney Peete led the team in passing, completing 197 of 332 passes for 2,709 yards with 21 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Steven Webster led the team in rushing with 239 carries for 1,109 yards and six touchdowns.
Erik Affholter led the team in receiving yards with 44 catches for 640 yards and four touchdowns.[2]
The Trojans lost their inaugural game of Larry Smith's tenure to
Michigan State in the first night game ever played at
Spartan Stadium. USC secured a Rose Bowl berth by tying UCLA for the Pacific-10 championship and winning the head-to-head match. They faced Michigan State again, and lost 17–20.
Quarterback
Rodney Peete led the team in passing, completing 197 of 332 passes for 2,709 yards with 21 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Steven Webster led the team in rushing with 239 carries for 1,109 yards and six touchdowns.
Erik Affholter led the team in receiving yards with 44 catches for 640 yards and four touchdowns.[2]