The 2014 USC Trojans football team represented the

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in the 2014 college football season. USC played their home games at the

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and were members of the South Division of the

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. They were led by

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, who returned to USC after coaching Pac-12 opponent

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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

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where they defeated

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Personnel

Coaching staff

Roster

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)

Defense (8)

Special teams (3)

* : Co-Starter in 2013

Depth chart

Rookies : * Double Position : #

Recruiting class

2014 NFL Draft

Source:

Schedule

Game summaries

Fresno State

Stanford

Boston College

Oregon State

Arizona State

Arizona

Colorado

* Cody Kessler 19/26, 319 Yds, 7 TD (school record)

Utah

Washington State

California

UCLA

Notre Dame

* Cody Kessler 32/40, 372 Yds, 6 TD

Holiday Bowl

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Rankings

Notes

* December 27, 2014 – After winning the Holiday Bowl game, Cody Kessler announced he will return next season for his senior year.

References

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USC Trojans football seasons Holiday Bowl champion seasons

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