The 2014 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California in the 2014 college football season. USC played their home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and were members of the South Division of the Pac-12 Conference. They were led by Steve Sarkisian, who returned to USC after coaching Pac-12 opponent Washington for five years. They finished the season 9–4, 6–3 in Pac-12 play to finish in a three-way tie for second place in the South Division. They were invited to the Holiday Bowl where they defeated Nebraska.
Personnel
Coaching staff Name Position Seasons atUSC Alma mater Before USCSteve SarkisianHead coach1BYU (1997) Washington – Head coach (2013)Tim DrevnoOffensive line coach / running game coordinator 1 Cal State Fullerton (1992) San Francisco 49ers - OL Coach (2013)Clay HeltonOffensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach 4Houston (1994) Memphis - OC coordinator (2009)Keith HeywardDefensive backs coach / pass game coordinator defense1Oregon State (2002) Washington - DB Coach (2013)Tee Martin Wide receivers coach / pass game coordinator 3Tennessee (2000) Kentucky - WR Coach (2011)Johnny NansenRunning backs coach / special teams coach / assistant head coach 1Washington State (1997) Washington - ST coordinator / RB Coach (2013)Peter SirmonLinebackers coach / recruiting coordinator / associate head coach Defense 1Oregon (1999) Washington - LB Coach (2013)Marques TuiasosopoTight ends coach / associate head coach Offense 1Washington (2001) Washington - QB Coach (2013)Justin WilcoxDefensive coordinator1Oregon (1999) Washington - DC coordinator (2013)Chris WilsonDefensive line coach1Oklahoma (1992) Georgia - DL Coach (2013)Ivan LewisStrength and conditioning1 San Diego (2003) Washington - Strength and Conditioning (2013)Ross Cumming Graduate assistant coach (linebackers) 2 USC (2012) USC - Reserve Linebacker [Player] (2011)Jon Farmerie Graduate assistant coach (secondary) 1 University of La Verne (2008) California - Assistant DB Coach (2013)Kyle Williams Graduate assistant coach (secondary) 1 Kansas State (2006) Evangel University - DB Coach / st coordinator (2013)Jaron Fairman Graduate assistant coach (special team)1 Fresno State (2007) Crespi Carmelite High School - WR Coach / st coordinator (2013)
Roster 2014 USC Trojans FootballQuarterback 4 Max Browne – freshman (6'5, 220) 6 Cody Kessler – junior (6'1, 210) 8 Andrew Zolintakis – freshman (6'0, 170) 10 Jalen Greene – freshman (6'2, 200) 14 Conner Sullivan – sophomore (6'0, 195) 15 Michael Bowman – freshman (6'4, 200) 16 Anthony Neyer – senior (6'2, 205) 17 Alex Bridgford – sophomore (6'3, 190) 19 Larry Tuileta – freshman (6'2, 200)
Running back 22 Justin Davis – sophomore (6'1, 195) 23 Tre Madden – junior (6'1, 225) 24 Stefan Smith – freshman (6'1, 195) 26 James Toland IV – freshman (5'11, 185) 31 Soma Vainuku – junior (6'0, 270) - (FB) 37 Javorius 'Buck' Allen – junior (6'1, 220) 38 Jahleel Pinner – junior (5'11, 235) - (FB) 40 Pat Hart – freshman (6'0, 240) - (FB) 47 Brett Sarem – freshman (6'0, 225) - (FB)
Wide receiver 1 Darreus Rogers – sophomore (6'1, 21595) 7 Steven Mitchell – freshman (5'10, 185) 8 George Farmer – junior (6'1, 220) 9 JuJu Smith – freshman (6'2, 210) - (+S) 14 Rahshead Johnson – freshman (5'11, 175) - (+CB) 15 Nelson Agholor – junior (6'1, 190) 18 Ajene Harris – freshman (5'11, 180) 27 David Mellstrom – junior (6'0, 180) 28 Christian Tober – junior (5'8, 175) 44 Christian Guzman – sophomore (6'3, 220) 83 George Katrib – junior (6'0, 185) 84 Aaron Minor – freshman (6'2, 200) 86 Robby Kolanz – sophomore (5'10, 170)
Tight end 13 Bryce Dixon – freshman (6'4, 240) 49 Conner Spears - Sophomore (6'6, 240) 82 Randall Telfer – senior (6'4, 260) 87 Chris Willson – senior (6'5, 250) 88 Jalen Cope-Fitzpatrick – junior (6'4, 250) Offensive lineman 50 Toa Lobendahn - OG-OT – freshman (6'3, 280) 51 Damien Mama - OG – freshman (6'5, 370) 56 Jordan Austin - OT – freshman (6'5, 280) 60 Viane Talamaivao - C-OG – freshman (6'3, 330) 62 Khaliel Rodgers - OG – freshman (6'3, 315) 63 Giovanni Di Poalo - C – senior (6'4, 280) 64 Richie Wenzel - C – freshman (6'2, 280) 65 Erick Jepsen - OG – junior (6'2, 295) 67 Quinn Bassler - OT – freshman (6'6, 280) 68 Jordan Simmons - OG – sophomore (6'4, 350) 70 Aundrey Walker - OG – senior (6'6, 315) 72 Chad Wheeler - OT – sophomore (6'7, 280) 73 Zach Banner - OT – sophomore (6'9, 350) 74 Nico Falah - OT – freshman (6'4, 285) 75 Max Tuerk - OT-OG-C – junior (6'6, 285) 76 Nathan Guertler - OT– senior (6'5, 270) 77 Chris Brown - OT – freshman (6'5, 295)
Defensive tackle 52 Delvon Simmons – junior (6'5, 295) 90 Claude Pelon - Junior (6'4, 295) 95 Kenny Bigelow – freshman (6'3, 310) 96 Joey Augello – junior (6'0, 290) 98 Cody Temple – junior (6'2, 310) 99 Antwaun Woods – junior (6'1, 325)
Defensive end 79 Jeff Miller – sophomore (6'1, 245) 91 Teddy Baker – senior (6'4, 265) - (+TE) 93 Greg Townsend Jr. – junior (6'3, 275) 94 Leonard Williams – junior (6'5, 300) 97 Christian Bradley – junior (6'2, 210)
Placekicker 39 Alex Wood – sophomore (5'10, 175) 39 Matt Boermeester – sophomore (6'0, 185) 46 Wyatt Schmidt – freshman (6'3, 205) - (+P) 46 Reid Budrovich – freshman (6'0, 180) 48 Andre Heidari – senior (5'11, 220)
Punter 35 Kris Albarado – junior (5'10, 200) 48 Jack Basalari – freshman (5'11, 175) Linebacker 10 Hayes Pullard - ILB – senior (6'1, 235) 18 Quinton Powell – OLB – sophomore (6'2, 200) 19 Michael Hutchings – ILB – sophomore (6'1, 210) 34 Olajuwon Tucker - ILB – freshman (6'3, 220) 40 Jabari Ruffin - OLB – sophomore (6'3, 240) 42 Uchenna Nwosu - OLB-ILB – freshman (6'3, 210) 44 Malik Dorton - OLB – freshman (6'2, 250) 45 Charles Burks - OLB – junior (5'11, 225) 47 Scott "Starr" Felix - OLB – sophomore (6'2, 230) 49 Matt Miller - ILB – freshman (6'1, 225) 50 Grant Moore - ILB – freshman (6'1, 220) 51 Joel Foy - ILB – freshman (6'2, 215) 53 Alex Moore - ILB – freshman (6'2, 220) 54 Reuben Peters - ILB – freshman (6'1, 220) 55 Lamar Dawson – ILB – senior (6'1, 230) 56 Anthony Sarao - ILB – junior (6'0, 220) 57 Nick Schlossberg - ILB – sophomore (6'0, 215) 58 J.R. Tavai - OLB – senior (6'2, 250) 59 Don Hill - OLB – freshman (6'3, 245)
Cornerback 2 Adoree' Jackson – freshman (5'11, 185) - (+WR) 4 Chris Hawkins – freshman (5'11, 185) 6 Josh Shaw – senior (6'1, 200) - (+S) 13 Kevon Seymour – junior (6'0, 185) 17 Devian Shelton – sophomore (6'1, 180) 23 Jonathan Lockett – freshman (5'11, 175) 25 Lamont Simmons – freshman (6'2, 185) 28 Ryan Dillard – junior (5'9, 185) 29 Kevin Carrasco – sophomore (6'0, 185) 38 Jalen Jones – freshman (5'8, 155)
Safety 21 Su'a Cravens – sophomore (6'1, 225) 22 Leon McQuay III – sophomore (6'1, 185) 24 John Plattenburg – freshman (5'11, 180) - (+CB) 26 Davonte Nunnery – freshman (5'11, 210) 27 Gerald Bowman – senior (6'0, 205) 36 Joe Harding – freshman (5'10, 180) 37 Matt Lopes – freshman (5'11, 180) 41 Rob Dooley – sophomore (6'1, 195)
Long snappers 61 Peter McBride – junior (6'1, 215) 92 Zach Smith – sophomore (6'1, 210) + : 2014 USC Trojans Football Commits (07/07/2014)
Returning starters USC returns 16 starters in 2014, including eight on offense, eight on defense, and the starting kicker, punter & long snapper.
Key departures include Kevin Graf (OT), Marqise Lee (WR), Silas Redd (RB), Xavier Grimble (TE), Marcus Martin (C), George Uko (DE / DT), Devon Kennard (DE), Morgan Breslin (LB), Dion Bailey (LB / S), and Demetrius Wright (S)
Offense (8) Player Class Position Cody Kessler Junior Quarterback Javorius 'Buck' Allen* Junior Tailback Tre Madden* Junior Tailback Soma Vainuku* Junior Fullback Jahleel Pinner* Junior Fullback Nelson Agholor Junior Wide receiver Randall Telfer Senior Tight end Max Tuerk Junior Left tackle Aundrey Walker Senior Left guard Chad Wheeler Sophomore Right guard
Defense (8) Player Class Position Leonard Williams Junior Defensive end Antwaun Woods Junior Defensive tackle Lamar Dawson* Senior Inside linebacker Anthony Sarao* Junior Inside linebacker Hayes Pullard Senior Inside linebacker J.R. Tavai Senior Outside Linebacker Josh Shaw Senior Cornerback Kevon Seymour Junior Cornerback Su'a Cravens Sophomore Safety
Special teams (3) Player Class Position Andre Heidari Senior Placekicker Kris Albarado Junior Punter Peter McBride Junior Long snapper
: Co-Starter in 2013
Depth chart
Rookies : *
Double Position : #
Recruiting class
2014 NFL draft
Round Pick Player Position NFL team 2 39 Marqise Lee Wide receiver Jacksonville Jaguars 3 70 Marcus Martin Center San Francisco 49ers 5 174 Devon Kennard Outside linebacker New York Giants UFA - Silas Redd Running back Washington Redskins UFA - George Uko Defensive end Tampa Bay Buccaneers Practice Squad UFA - Xavier Grimble Tight end San Francisco 49ers Practice Squad UFA - Kevin Graf Offensive tackle Philadelphia Eagles Practice Squad UFA - Dion Bailey Safety Free Agency UFA - Morgan Breslin Outside linebacker Free Agency UFA - Demetrius Wright Cornerback Free Agency UFA - John Martinez Offensive guard Free Agency
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Schedule
Game summaries
Fresno State
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Stanford
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Boston College
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Oregon State
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Arizona State
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Arizona
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Colorado
Cody Kessler 19/26, 319 Yds, 7 TD (school record) ESPN. Retrieved 2015-May-03.
Utah
ESPN. Retrieved 2015-May-03.
Washington State
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California
ESPN. Retrieved 2015-May-03.
UCLA
ESPN. Retrieved 2015-May-03.
Notre Dame
Cody Kessler 32/40, 372 Yds, 6 TD ESPN. Retrieved 2015-May-03.
Holiday Bowl
ESPN. Retrieved 2015-May-03.
Rankings
Notes December 27, 2014 – After winning the Holiday Bowl game, Cody Kessler announced he will return next season for his senior year.
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