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American college football season
The 1960 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1960 college football season . In their first year under head coach John McKay , the Trojans compiled a 4–6 record (3–1 against conference opponents), finished in second place in the Athletic Association of Western Universities , and were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 152 to 95.[ 1]
Bill Nelsen led the team in passing with 29 of 72 passes completed for 446 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions. Marlin McKeever was the leading receiver with 15 catches for 218 yards. Hal Tobin was the leading rusher with 318 yard on 61 carries.[ 2]
Date Opponent Rank Site Result Attendance Source Oregon State * No. 6 L 0–1432,928
September 24 TCU * Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA L 6–731,475
October 1 at No. 9 Ohio State * L 0–2083,204
Georgia * Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA W 10–328,120 [ 3]
October 15 California Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA W 27–1039,830
October 29 at Stanford W 21–1029,000
November 5 No. 7 Washington Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA L 0–3443,475
November 12 at Baylor * L 14–3523,000
November 19 at No. 11 UCLA W 17–666,865
November 26 Notre Dame * Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA (rivalry ) L 0–1728,297
*Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
1960 USC Trojans football team roster
Players
Coaches
Offense
Defense
Special teams
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
Legend
(C) Team captain
(S) Suspended
(I) Ineligible
Injured
Redshirt
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Team
Category
Player
Statistics
USC
Passing
Ben Charles
4/8, 46 Yds, 2 INT
Rushing
Ben Wilson
3 Rush, 29 Yds
Receiving
Marlin McKeever
1 Rec, 29 Yds
Ohio St
Passing
Tom Matte
6/11, 78 Yds, INT
Rushing
Bob Ferguson
20 Rush, 157 Yds, 3 TD
Receiving
Charles Bryant
2 Rec, 28 Yds
Scoring summary
Quarter
Time
Drive
Team
Scoring information
Score
Plays
Yards
TOP
USC
OSU
1
8:25
1
74
0:19
Ohio St
Ben Ferguson 74-yard touchdown run, Ben Jones kick no good (blocked)
0
6
2
4:36
8
57
4:10
Ohio St
Bob Ferguson 2-yard touchdown run, Ben Jones kick good
0
13
4
4:36
9
75
4:12
Ohio St
Bob Ferguson 19-yard touchdown run, Ben Jones kick good
0
20
"TOP" = time of possession . For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football .
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20
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