USC
Program history, streaks, and signature seasons.
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum • Los Angeles • CA
Program History
Explore the program's most dominant seasons, toughest stretches, and era-by-era trends.
Use the snapshot to scan program-wide benchmarks, standout seasons, and decade-level performance trends.
Total Wins
815
Across 112 seasons
Winning Seasons
78%
Share of winning records
Average Record
7.3-3.1
Per season
Last 10 Seasons
61.8%
Win rate since 2026
Signature Season
2004
13-0 (100.0% win rate)
Toughest Season
1957
1-9 (10.0% win rate)
Peak Seasons
Most wins in program history
Highlights the seasons that produced the biggest win totals for the program.
| Year | Record | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 13-0 | 100.0% |
| 1972 | 12-0 | 100.0% |
| 2008 | 12-1 | 92.3% |
| 2005 | 12-1 | 92.3% |
| 2003 | 12-1 | 92.3% |
Challenging Seasons
Years that tested the fan base
Surfaces the seasons with the heaviest loss totals and weakest win rates.
| Year | Record | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 1-9 | 10.0% |
| 1991 | 3-8 | 27.3% |
| 2021 | 4-8 | 33.3% |
| 2018 | 5-7 | 41.7% |
| 2000 | 5-7 | 41.7% |
Era Performance
Win rate by decade
Buckets every season into decade groups so long-run rises and dips are easier to spot.
| Decade | Record | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 44-27 | 62.0% |
| 2010s | 86-45 | 65.6% |
| 2000s | 102-26 | 79.7% |
| 1990s | 68-49-4 | 57.9% |
| 1980s | 78-36-3 | 67.9% |
| 1970s | 93-21-5 | 80.3% |