The 1954 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the Pacific Coast Conference (PCC) during the 1954 college football season. In their fourth year under head coach Jess Hill, the Trojans compiled an 8–4 record (6–1 in PCC, second), lost to Ohio State in the Rose Bowl, and outscored their opponents 258 to 159.
Jim Contratto led USC in passing with 32 of 79 passes completed for 702 yards, five touchdowns and five interceptions. Jon Arnett led the team in rushing with 96 carries for 601 yards and seven touchdowns. Lindon Crow was the leading receiver with seven catches for 274 yards and three touchdowns.
Three Trojans received first-team honors from the Associated Press on the All-Coast team: back Lindon Crow; tackle Ed Fouch; guard Jim Salsbury.
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Players Jon Arnett, sophomore tailback (#26), earned second-team All-Coast honors from the UP Al Barry, senior right guard George Belotti, tackle Bing Bordier, right end Ron Brown Ron Calabria, wingback Leon Clarke, left end, second-team All-Coast honors from coaches Frank Clayton, left halfback Jim Contratto, quarterback Lindon Crow, second-team All-Coast (co-captain) Aramis Dandoy, tailback, won All-Coast honors from INS Mario DaRe, tackle Jim Decker, fullback Gordon Duvall, fullback Dirk Eldredge, center Dick Enright, right guard Orlando Ferrante, guard, first-team All-Coast honors from coaches, second-string All-Coast honors from INS Ed Fouch, right tackle, first-team All-Coast (co-captain) George Galli, guard Marv Goux, linebacker, led the team in defensive statistics Chuck Greenwood, right end Chuck Griffith, right end Frank Hall, back Roger Hooks quarterback Bob Isaacson, guard Chuck Leimbach, end Don McFarland, end Ernie Merk, back John Miller, guard Frank Pavich, guard and tackle Vern Sampson, center Irwin Spector, guard, Brooklyn, New York Joe Tisdale, fullback Sam Tsagalakis, placekicker
Coaching staff and other personnel Head coach: Jess Hill1955 "El Rodeo" (USC yearbook), page 185. Assistant coaches: Mel Hein (line coach - centers and tackles), Don Clark (line coach - guards and defensive patterns), Bill Fisk (ends), George Ceithaml (backfield coach), Nick Pappas (defensive backs), Jess Mortensen (freshman coach)1955 "El Rodeo", page 184. Yell kings: Don Ward, Jerry Stolp, Phil Reilly, Shep Aparicio, Bob Mandel1955 "El Rodeo", page 183. Manager: Peter Couden1955 "El Rodeo", page 186.
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