2016 USC Trojans football team

2016 USC Trojans football
Conference	Pac-12 Conference South Division
2016 record	0–0 (0–0 Pac-12)
Head coach	Clay Helton (2nd as Head Coach; 6th overall year)
Offensive coordinator	Tee Martin (2nd as Coordinator; 5th overall year)
Offensive scheme	Multiple
Defensive coordinator	Clancy Pendergast (2nd as coordinator; 3rd overall year)
Base defense	5-2
Home stadium	Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (93,607, Natural grass)

2016 Pac-12 football standings
	Conf							Overall
Team		W		L					W		L
North Division
California		0	–	0					0	–	0
Oregon		0	–	0					0	–	0
Oregon State		0	–	0					0	–	0
Stanford		0	–	0					0	–	0
Washington		0	–	0					0	–	0
Washington State		0	–	0					0	–	0
South Division
Arizona		0	–	0					0	–	0
Arizona State		0	–	0					0	–	0
Colorado		0	–	0					0	–	0
UCLA		0	–	0					0	–	0
USC		0	–	0					0	–	0
Utah		0	–	0					0	–	0
Championship: December 2, 2016
$ – Conference champion x – Division champion/co-champions Rankings from AP Poll

The 2016 USC Trojans football team will represent the University of Southern California in the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. USC will play their home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and are members of the South Division of the Pac-12 Conference.

Personnel

Coaching staff

Name	Position	Seasons at USC	Alma mater	Before USC
Clay Helton	Head Coach	6	Houston (1994)	Memphis - OC Coordinator (2009)
John Baxter	Special Teams Coordinator / Tight Ends Coach	5	Iowa State (1987)	Michigan - ST Coordinator (2015)
Ronnie Bradford	Secondary Coach	1	Colorado (1995)	LA Tech - DB Coach / ST Coordinator (2015)
Neil Callaway	Offensive Line Coach	1	Alabama (1977)	Western Kentucky - OL Coach (2015)
Tyson Helton	Quarterbacks Coach / Pass Game Coordinator	1	Houston (1999)	Western Kentucky - QB Coach / Offensive Coordinator (2015)
Tee Martin	Offensive Coordinator / Wide Receivers Coach	5	Tennessee (2000)	Kentucky - WR Coach (2011)
Johnny Nansen	Linebackers Coach / Recruiting Coordinator / Assistant Head Coach	3	Washington State (1997)	Washington - ST Coordinator / RB Coach (2013)
Clancy Pendergast	Defensive Coordinator	3	Arizona (1990)	San Francisco 49ers - LB Coach (2015)
Tommie Robinson	Tailbacks Coach / Run Game Coordinator	2	Troy (1985)	Texas - TB Coach (2015)
Kenechi Udeze	Defensive Line Coach	2	USC (2003)	Pittsburgh - Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (2014)
Ivan Lewis	Strength and Conditioning	3	San Diego (2003)	Washington - Strength and Conditioning (2013)

Roster

2016 USC Trojans Football
Quarterback  4 Max Browne - Junior (6'5, 220) 10 Jalen Greene - Sophomore (6'1, 195) (+WR) 14 Sam Darnold - Freshman (6'4, 215) 15 Thomas Fitts - Freshman (6'2, 195) 19 Matt Fink - Freshman (6'3, 180) * Thomas Holden - Freshman Tailback 16 Dominic Davis - Sophomore (5'10, 175) (+WR) 22 Justin Davis - Senior (6'1, 195) 24 Stefan Smith - Sophomore (6'0, 195) 25 Ronald Jones II - Sophomore (6'0, 185) 26 James Toland IV - Junior (5'11, 185) 27 Lance Mudd - Sophomore (6'1, 200) 28 Aca'Cedric Ware - Sophomore (6'0, 200) Vavae Malepeai - Freshman (6'0, 190) * Fullback 35 Reuben Peters - Sophomore (6'0, 225) (+LB) Wide Receiver  1 Darreus Rogers - Senior (6'1, 215)  6 Michael Pittman Jr. - Freshman (6'4, 210) *  7 Steven Mitchell Jr. - Junior (5'10, 190)  9 JuJu Smith-Schuster - Junior (6'2, 215) 13 De'Quan Hampton - Senior (6'4, 220) 15 Isaac Whitney - Senior (6'3, 205) 17 Josh Imatorbhebhe - Freshman (6'2, 210) * 18 Ajene Harris - Sophomore (5'11, 185) 41 Milo Stewart - Junior (5'9, 170) 44 Jake Russell - Freshman (5'11, 170) 80 Deontay Burnett - Sophomore (6'0, 170) 85 Jackson Boyer - Junior (6'3, 195) Tyler Vaughns - Freshman (6'2, 180) * Trevon Sidney - Freshman (5'11, 170) * Velus Jones Jr. - Freshman (6'0, 185) * Tight End 48 Taylor McNamara - Senior (6'5, 245) 82 Tyler Petite - Sophomore (6'6, 235) 87 Alec Hursh - Sophomore (6'3, 210) 88 Daniel Imatorbhebhe - Freshman (6'4, 225) Cary Angeline - Freshman (6'6, 230) *		Offensive Lineman 50 Toa Lobendahn - C - Junior (6'3, 290) 51 Damien Mama - OG - Junior (6'4, 355) 56 Jordan Austin - OT - Sophomore (6'5, 280) 60 Viane Talamaivao - OG - Junior (6'2, 320) 62 Khaliel Rodgers - C-OG - Junior (6'3, 305) 63 Roy Hemsley - OT - Freshman (6'5, 315) 64 Richie Wenzel - C - Sophomore (6'3, 265) 66 Cole Smith - C - Freshman (6'4, 280) 68 Jordan Simmons - OG - Senior (6'4, 325) (+DT) 70 Chuma Edoga - OT – Sophomore (6'4, 280) 72 Chad Wheeler - OT - Senior (6'7, 280) 73 Zach Banner - OT - Senior (6'9, 360) 74 Nico Falah - OT - Junior (6'4, 285) 75 Frank Martin II - OG - Freshman (6'5, 310) * 76 Clayton Johnston - OT - Freshman (6'6, 290) 77 Chris Brown - OG - Sophomore (6'5, 295) 78 Nathan Smith - OT - Freshman (6'6, 265) * E.J. Price - OT - Freshman (6'6, 325) * Defensive Tackle 44 Malik Dorton - Sophomore (6'2, 275) 53 Kevin Scott - Freshman (6'5, 315) 91 Noah Jefferson - Sophomore (6'6, 330) 92 Jacob Daniel - Sophomore (6'4, 325) 93 Liam Jimmons - Freshman (6'5, 265) * 94 Rasheem Green - Sophomore (6'5, 285) 95 Kenny Bigelow Jr. - Junior (6'3, 290) Josh Fatu - Junior (6'3, 290) Defensive End 40 Jabari Ruffin - Senior (6'3, 245) 45 Porter Gustin - Sophomore (6'5, 250) 49 Matt Bayle - Freshman (6'2, 215) 57 Christian Bradley - Senior (6'2, 210) 58 Osa Masina - Sophomore (6'4, 245) 59 Don Hill - Sophomore (6'2, 245) 89 Christian Rector - Freshman (6'5, 260) 99 Oluwole Betiku - Freshman (6'3, 250) * Connor Murphy - Freshman (6'7, 255) * Punter 36 Chris Tilbey - Sophomore (6'5, 220) 46 Reid Budrovich - Sophomore (5'11, 185)		Linebacker 10 John Houston Jr. - Freshman (6'3, 220) 18 Quinton Powell - Senior (6'2, 205) 19 Michael Hutchings - Senior (6'1, 225) 34 Olajuwon Tucker - Junior (6'3, 235) 35 Cameron Smith - Sophomore (6'2, 245) 42 Uchenna Nwosu - Junior (6'3, 210) 50 Grant Moore - Sophomore (6'0, 220) 51 Joel Foy - Junior (6'1, 225) Jordan Iosefa - Freshman (6'2, 215) * Cornerback  2 Adoree' Jackson - Junior (5'11, 185) (+WR & RET)  8 Iman Marshall - Sophomore (6'2, 200) 14 Isaiah Langley - Sophomore (6'0, 165) 23 Jonathan Lockett - Junior (5'11, 180) 29 Kevin Carrasco - Junior (6'0, 185) 34 Yoofi Quansah - Junior (5'8, 165) (+WR) 38 Jalen Jones - Sophomore (5'8, 155) Jack Jones - Freshman (5'11, 170) * Keyshawn Pie Young - Freshman (5'11, 175) * Safety  4 Chris Hawkins - Junior (5'11, 190)  7 Marvel Tell III - Sophomore (6'2, 190) 22 Leon McQuay III – Senior (6'1, 190) 24 John Plattenburg - Junior (5'11, 185) 25 Nikos Koumontzis – Senior (6'1, 195) (+CB) 26 Davonte Nunnery – Sophomore (5'10, 205) 28 C.J. Pollard - Freshman (6'1, 185) * 30 Ykili Ross - Freshman (6'2, 185) (+CB & WR) 37 Matt Lopes – Junior (5'11, 185) 41 Deion Hart – Senior (6'0, 195) Jamel Cook - Freshman (6'3, 185) * Placekicker 39 Matt Boermeester - Junior (6'0, 180) 45 Wyatt Paul - Freshman (5'10, 160) 46 Wyatt Schmidt - Sophomore (6'3, 215) Michael Brown - Freshman (Blueshirt) Long Snappers 61 Jake Olson - Freshman (6'4, 195) 92 Zach Smith - Senior (6'1, 220) Damon Johnson - Freshman *
: 2016 USC Trojans Football Commits (01/24/2016)

Returning starters

USC returns 32 starters in 2016, including 17 on offense, 13 on defense, and two on special teams.

Key departures include Cody Kessler (QB - 14 games), Tre Madden (TB - 6 games), Jahleel Pinner (FB - 4 games), Max Tuerk (C - 5 games), Antwaun Woods (NT - 13 games), Delvon Simmons (DT - 14 games), Greg Townsend Jr. (DE - 13 games), Claude Pelon (DE - 2 games), Su'a Cravens (LB - 14 games), Scott Felix (LB - 10 games),^[1] Anthony Sarao (LB - 13 games), Lamar Dawson (LB - 1 game), Kevon Seymour (CB - 4 games), Alex Wood (K - 13 games), Kris Albarado (P - 14 games).

Other departures include Soma Vainuku (FB), Connor Spears (TE).

Offense (17) Player Class Position Games started Justin Davis Senior Tailback 8 games JuJu Smith-Schuster Junior Wide Receiver 14 games Darreus Rogers Senior Wide Receiver 11 games Steven Mitchell Jr. Junior Wide Receiver 6 games Jalen Greene Sophomore Wide Receiver 3 games Isaac Whitney Senior Wide Receiver 1 game Taylor McNamara Senior Tight End 14 games Tyler Petite Sophomore Tight End 2 games Zach Banner Senior Offensive Tackle 13 games Chad Wheeler Senior Offensive Tackle 13 games Damien Mama Junior Offensive Guard 13 games Toa Lobendahn Junior Offensive Line 7 games Viane Talamaivao Junior Offensive Guard 9 games Khaliel Rodgers Junior Center 6 games Chuma Edoga Sophomore Offensive Tackle 2 games Chris Brown Sophomore Offensive Line 2 games Nico Falah Junior Offensive Line 1 games

Defense (13) Player Class Position Games started Noah Jefferson Sophomore Defensive Tackle 1 game Cameron Smith Sophomore Inside Linebacker 9 games Olajuwon Tucker Sophomore Inside Linebacker 3 games Porter Gustin Sophomore Outside Linebacker 2 games Michael Hutchings Senior Inside Linebacker 1 game Uchenna Nwosu Junior Linebacker 1 game Adoree' Jackson Junior Cornerback Wide Receiver 13 games 1 game Iman Marshall Sophomore Cornerback 12 games Jonathan Lockett Junior Cornerback 2 games Chris Hawkins Junior Safety 14 games John Plattenburg Junior Safety 8 games Leon McQuay III Senior Safety 2 games Marvell Tell III Sophomore Safety 2 games

Special teams (2) Player Class Position Games started Matt Boermeester Junior Kicker 14 games Zach Smith Senior Long Snapper 14 games

Depth chart

Defense FS Chris Hawkins Leon McQuay III Ykili Ross WLB SLB Quinton Powell Cameron Smith John Houston Jr. Michael Hutchings - Olajuwon Tucker SS Marvell Tell III John Plattenburg Matt Lopes CB Adoree' Jackson Jonathan Lockett - OLB DT NT DT DE Uchenna Nwosu Malik Dorton Noah Jefferson Rasheem Green Porter Gustin Osa Masina Joshua Fatu Jacob Daniel Christian Rector Jabari Ruffin Don Hill Liam Jimmons Kevin Scott Connor Murphy Oluwole Betiku CB Iman Marshall Isaiah Langley Jack Jones Offense WR JuJu Smith-Schuster De'Quan Hampton Michael Pittman Jr. WR Steven Mitchell Jr. Adoree' Jackson * / Ajene Harris Deontay Burnett LT LG C RG RT Chad Wheeler Damien Mama Toa Lobendahn Viane Talamaivao Zach Banner Zach Banner * Chris Brown Khaliel Rodgers Jordan Simmons Chuma Edoga Roy Hemsley Clayton Johnston Nico Falah - Jordan Austin TE Taylor McNamara Tyler Petite Daniel Imatorbhebhe WR Darreus Rogers Isaac Whitney Josh Imatorbhebhe QB Max Browne Sam Darnold Jalen Greene Key Reserves Matt Fink - QB Vavae Malepeai - TB Tyler Vaughns / Trevon Sidney / Velus Jones Jr. - WR Cary Angeline - TE Cole Smith / Nathan Smith / E.J. Price / Frank Martin II - OL Jordan Iosefa - LB Keyshawn Pie Young / C.J. Pollard / Jamel Cook - DB Out for Season - Kenny Bigelow Jr. - DT RB Justin Davis / Ronald Jones II Dominic Davis Aca'Cedric Ware Special Teams PK Matt Boermeester P Chris Tilbey KR - PR - LS Zach Smith H Wyatt Schmidt

Projected Depth Chart 2016 after Spring Game

True Freshman
Double Position : *

Recruiting class

2016 recruits
Name	Home town	High school / college	Height	Weight	Commit date
Oluwole Betiku #8 DE	Gardena, CA	Junipero Serra High School	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	246 lb (112 kg)	January 11, 2016 (Signed) / December 25, 2015 (Committed)
	Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Jamel Cook #3 S	Miami, FL	Miami Central High School	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	192 lb (87 kg)	February 03, 2016 (Signed) / February 03, 2016 (Committed)
	Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
E.J. Price #8 OT	Lawrenceville, GA	Archer High School	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	324 lb (147 kg)	February 03, 2016 (Signed) / February 03, 2016 (Committed)
	Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Matt Fink #3 QB-DT	Glendora, CA	Glendora High School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	179 lb (81 kg)	January 11, 2016 (Signed) / May 04, 2015 (Committed)
	Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Tyler Vaughns #12 WR	La Puente, CA	Bishop Amat High School	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	180 lb (82 kg)	February 03, 2016 (Signed) / August 19, 2015 (Committed)
	Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Jack Jones #10 CB	Long Beach, CA	Long Beach Polytechnic High School	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)	157 lb (71 kg)	February 03, 2016 (Signed) / February 03, 2016 (Committed)
	Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Josh Imatorbhebhe #15 WR	Suwanee, GA	North Gwinnett High School	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	205 lb (93 kg)	January 11, 2016 (Signed) / May 18, 2015 (Committed)
	Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Trevon Sidney #8 ATH (WR / DB)	La Puente, CA	Bishop Amat High School	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	164 lb (74 kg)	February 03, 2016 (Signed) / July 10, 2015 (Committed)
	Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Frank Martin II #19 OT	Santa Ana, CA	Mater Dei High School	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	302 lb (137 kg)	February 03, 2016 (Signed) / April 16, 2015 (Committed)
	Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Keyshawn Pie Young #15 ATH (WR / DB)	Miami, FL	Miami Senior High School	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	163 lb (74 kg)	February 03, 2016 (Signed) / February 03, 2016 (Committed)
	Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Cary Angeline #8 TE-Y	Exton, PA	Downingtown East High School	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)	230 lb (100 kg)	February 03, 2016 (Signed) / June 26, 2015 (Committed)
	Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Michael Pittman Jr. #45 WR	Westlake Village, CA	Oaks Christian High School	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	205 lb (93 kg)	January 11, 2016 (Signed) / July 04, 2015 (Committed)
	Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
C.J. Pollard #16 S	Gardena, CA	Junipero Serra High School	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	183 lb (83 kg)	January 11, 2016 (Signed) / July 09, 2015 (Committed)
	Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Vavae Malepeai #20 TB	Mililani, HI	Mililani High School	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	204 lb (93 kg)	February 03, 2016 (Signed) / February 03, 2016 (Committed)
	Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Nathan Smith #36 OT	Murrieta, CA	Murrieta High School	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	259 lb (117 kg)	January 11, 2016 (Signed) / April 15, 2015 (Committed)
	Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Connor Murphy #58 DE	Phoenix, AZ	Brophy Prep	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)	249 lb (113 kg)	February 03, 2016 (Signed) / February 03, 2016 (Committed)
	Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Liam Jimmons #66 DE	Huntington Beach, CA	Huntington Beach High School	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	235 lb (107 kg)	January 11, 2016 (Signed) / June 14, 2015 (Committed)
	Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Velus Jones Jr. #73 WR	Saraland, AL	Saraland High School	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	180 lb (82 kg)	February 03, 2016 (Signed) / January 23, 2016 (Committed)
	Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Jordan Iosefa #71 OLB	Honolulu, HI	Saint Louis School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	216 lb (98 kg)	February 03, 2016 (Signed) / June 15, 2015 (Committed)
	Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Josh Fatu JuCo DT	Long Beach, CA	Long Beach City College	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	280 lb (130 kg)	February 03, 2016 (Signed) / February 03, 2016 (Committed)
	Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:
Michael Brown K	Temecual, CA	Linefield Christian School	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	197 lb (89 kg)	2017 Blue Shirt / February 01, 2015 (Committed)
	Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Damon Johnson #10 LS	Glendora, CA	Glendora High School	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	205 lb (93 kg)	Walk-On / February 03, 2016 (Signed)
	Scout:   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN:
Thomas Holden QB	Los Angles, CA	Brentwood High School	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	193 lb (88 kg)	Walk-On / February 05, 2016 (Signed)
	Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: #11   247Sports: #8  ESPN: #11
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "2016 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved 2016.

Scholarship distribution chart

Position	Freshman	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	2017 commit 2017 signed	2018 commit
QB 3	Sam Darnold Matt Fink	-	Max Browne	-	-	Matt Corral
TB 5 (1)	Vavae Malepeai	Ronald Jones II Dominic Davis Aca'Cedric Ware	-	Justin Davis	Stephen Carr	-
WR 13 (1)	Josh Imatorbhebhe Michael Pittman Jr. Tyler Vaughns Trevon Sidney Velus Jones Jr.	Jalen Greene Ajene Harris Deontay Burnett	JuJu Smith-Schuster Steven Mitchell Jr.	Darreus Rogers Isaac Whitney De'Quan Hampton	Marlon Williams	-
TE 4	Daniel Imatorbhebhe Cary Angeline	Tyler Petite	-	Taylor McNamara	-	-
OL 16	Nathan Smith Frank Martin II E.J. Price Cole Smith Roy Hemsley Clayton Johnston	Chuma Edoga Chris Brown Jordan Austin	Toa Lobendahn Damien Mama Viane Talamaivao Nico Falah Khaliel Rodgers	Zach Banner Chad Wheeler	-	-
DE 7	Christian Rector Oluwole Betiku Liam Jimmons Connor Murphy	Rasheem Green Malik Dorton Don Hill	-	-	-	-
DT 6	Kevin Scott	Noah Jefferson Jacob Daniel	Kenny Bigelow Jr. Josh Fatu	Jordan Simmons	-	-
OLB 7	Jordan Iosefa	Porter Gustin Osa Masina	Uchenna Nwosu	Quinton Powell Jabari Ruffin Scott Felix	-	Raymond Scott Bo Calvert
ILB 4	John Houston Jr.	Cameron Smith	Olajuwon Tucker	Michael Hutchings	-	-
CB 6	Jack Jones Keyshawn Pie Young	Iman Marshall Isaiah Langley	Adoree' Jackson Jonathan Lockett	-	-	-
S 7 (2)	C.J. Pollard Jamel Cook Ykili Ross	Marvell Tell III	Chris Hawkins John Plattenburg	Leon McQuay III	Bubba Golden Juliano Falaniko	-
SP 4	Michael Brown	Chris Tilbey	Matt Boermeester	Zach Smith	-	-
ATH (1)	x	x	x	x	Randal Grimes	-

redshirt year used / redshirt year eligible / * : Former walk-on

- 85 scholarships permitted, 81 currently allotted to players. (Note: Scott Felix is still "counts" for 2016, bringing the total to 82).

- USC added one "blueshirt" who will count towards the class of 2017: Kicker Michael Brown.

- USC can sign 24 players in the class of 2017.

2016 NFL Draft

Round	Pick	Player	Position	NFL Team
2	53 (22)	Su'a Cravens (Junior)	Outside Linebacker / Safety	Washington Redskins
3	66 (3)	Max Tuerk	Center	San Diego Chargers
3	93 (30)	Cody Kessler	Quarterback	Cleveland Browns
6	218 (43)	Kevon Seymour	Cornerback	Buffalo Bills
UFA	-	Claude Pelon	Defensive Tackle	New York Jets
UFA	-	Tre Madden	Tailback	Seattle Seahawks
UFA	-	Soma Vainuku	Fullback	Houston Texans
UFA	-	Greg Townsend Jr.	Defensive End	Oakland Raiders
UFA	-	Delvon Simmons	Defensive Tackle	Indianapolis Colts
UFA	-	Antwaun Woods	Defensive Tackle	Tennessee Titans
UFA	-	Anthony Sarao	Linebacker	Indianapolis Colts
UFA	-	Jahleel Pinner	Fullback	-
UFA	-	Lamar Dawson	Linebacker	-

Schedule

Date	Time	Opponent^#	Rank^#	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
September 3	TBA	vs. Alabama*	#-	AT&T Stadium • Arlington, Texas (Advocare Classic)	-	-	-
September 10	TBA	Utah State*	#-	Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum • Los Angeles, CA	-	-	-
September 17	TBA	at Stanford	#-	Stanford Stadium • Stanford, CA	-	-	-
September 23	TBA	at Utah	#-	Rice-Eccles Stadium • Salt Lake City, UT	-	-	-
October 1	TBA	Arizona State	#-	Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum • Los Angeles, CA	-	-	-
October 8	TBA	Colorado	#-	Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum • Los Angeles, CA	-	-	-
October 15	TBA	at Arizona	#-	Arizona Stadium • Tucson, AZ	-	-	-
October 27	TBA	California	#-	Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum • Los Angeles, CA	-	-	-
November 5	TBA	Oregon	#-	Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum • Los Angeles, CA	-	-	-
November 12	TBA	at Washington	#-	Husky Stadium • Seattle, WA	-	-	-
November 19	TBA	at UCLA	#-	Rose Bowl • Pasadena, CA (Victory Bell/Rivalry)	-	-	-
November 26	TBA	Notre Dame*	#-	Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum • Los Angeles, CA (Jeweled Shillelagh/Rivalry)	-	-	-
*Non-conference game. Homecoming. ^#Rankings from AP Poll released prior to game. All times are in Pacific Time..

Game notes

Alabama

	1	2	3	4	Total
Crimson Tide					0
Trojans					0

Utah State

	1	2	3	4	Total
Aggies					0
Trojans					0

Stanford

	1	2	3	4	Total
Trojans					0
Cardinal					0

Utah

	1	2	3	4	Total
Trojans					0
Utes					0

Arizona State

	1	2	3	4	Total
Sun Devils					0
Trojans					0

Colorado

	1	2	3	4	Total
Buffaloes					0
Trojans					0

Arizona

	1	2	3	4	Total
Trojans					0
Arizona					0

California

	1	2	3	4	Total
Golden Bears					0
Trojans					0

Oregon

	1	2	3	4	Total
Ducks					0
Trojans					0

Washington

	1	2	3	4	Total
Trojans					0
Huskies					0

UCLA

	1	2	3	4	Total
Trojans					0
Bruins					0

Notre Dame

	1	2	3	4	Total
Fighting Irish					0
Trojans					0

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
NR = Not ranked. RV = Received votes. ( ) = First place votes.

	Week
Poll	Pre	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	Final
AP
Coaches'
CFP	Not released																Not released

Notes

• January 4, 2016 - Tyson Helton, Neil Callaway Officially Join USC Football Staff.^[2]
• January 4, 2016 - Keanu Saleapaga De-Commits from USC Football.^[3]
• January 8, 2016 - John Baxter Returns to Coach USC Special Teams.^[4]
• January 10, 2016 - Marques Tuiasosopo Leaves USC to be UCLA QB Coach.^[5]
• January 11, 2016 - USC Officially Hires Defensive Coordinator Clancy Pendergast.^[6]
• January 12, 2016 - Peter Sirmon Leaving USC to be Mississippi State DC.^[7]
• January 14, 2016 - USC hires Ronnie Bradford to Coach Defensive Backs.^[8]
• January 18, 2016 - Tommie Robinson returning to USC to Coach Tailbacks and Run Game Coordinator.^[9]
• January 22, 2016 - Connor Spears Steps Away From USC Football Team.^[10]
• January 22, 2016 - Velus Jones flips from USC to Oklahoma.^[11]
• January 23, 2016 - Velus Jones Announces Re-Commitment to USC from Oklahoma.^[12]
• January 23, 2016 - Keyshon Camp De-Commits From USC.^[13]
• January 26, 2016 - Kenechi Udeze Hired as USC Defensive Line Coach.^[14]
• February 3, 2016 - Jack Jones Commits to USC Football on Signing Day.^[15]
• February 3, 2016 - USC Finishes With Top 10 Signing Day 2016 Recruiting Class.^[16]
• February 4, 2016 - Tee Martin Named 247Sports 2016 Recruiter of the Year.^[17]
• February 5, 2016 - QB Matt Corral Commits for 2018.^[18]
• February 12, 2016 - USC to NFL: Seven Trojans Invited to 2016 NFL Combine.^[19]
• March 2, 2016 - Caleb Wilson to Transfer From USC to UCLA.^[20]
• March 26, 2016 - USC Football: Kenny Bigelow Has Torn ACL, Will Miss 2016 Season.^[21]
• April 1, 2016 - Scott Felix Loses NCAA Appeal, Ending USC Football Career.^[1]
• April 5, 2016 - Thomas Graham De-Commits From USC.^[22]
• April 8, 2016 - LB Raymond Scott Commits to Trojans for 2018.^[23]
• April 13, 2016 - USC Hires Lynn Swann as New Athletic Director.^[24]

References

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