The 1972 USC squad is considered one of the greatest teams in college football. And, for three years in a row (1972-75), the Trojans met Ohio State in the Rose Bowl with national title implications on the line. USC Trojans to face Ohio State Buckeyes in Cotton Bowl on Dec. 29 In the 1973 Rose Bowl, it was the Sam ‘Bam’ Cunningham show as the running back tallied four second-half touchdowns en route to a 42-17 USC victory. Click on the video up top to watch the entire game. USC’s Clay Helton on facing Ohio State: ‘Classic matchup between two legendary programs’ Following the win, the Trojans were voted unanimously as the number one team in college football, the first time in the sport’s history The attendance (106,869) at the Rose Bowl Stadium set a Rose Bowl Game record, which still stands.
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