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 twelve of their games, outscored their opponents 467–134, and were consensus national champions.
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.
[3] [4] [6][7] [8] [9] [10] [11] On a very rainy and cold day, the Trojans were held to their lowest score of the season.
[12][13][14] [15] Anthony Davis 25 Rush, 178 Yds [16] [17] [18] Ten Trojans were selected in the 1973 NFL draft, with three in the first round.