1972 USC Trojans football team
The 1972 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) during the 1972 NCAA University Division football season. The Trojans won all 12 of their games and were consensus national champions. Game summaries. Arkansas. Tailback Rod McNeill, who sat out the previous year with a hip injury, led the Trojans with 117 yards on 28 carries while Mike Rae, a backup for two seasons, completed 18 of 24 passes for 269 yards and in the second half completed nine straight passes at one point in his first start. Oregon State. Illinois. Michigan  State. Stanford. California. Washington. Oregon. On a very rainy and cold day, the Trojans were held to their lowest score of the season. Washington State. UCLA. Anthony Davis 25 Rush, 178 Yds Notre Dame. Rose Bowl. NFL Draft. Ten Trojans were selected in the 1973 NFL Draft, with three in the first round.