Alumni
This actress, producer, and director is best known for her breakthrough role as Betty Suarez on ABC's comedy Ugly Betty.
America Ferrera
This astronaut became the first man to step on the moon.
Neil Armstrong
How many Rose Bowl wins does USC football have?
25
Who is USC's cross-town rivals?
UCLA
What are USC students and athletes known as?
Trojans
What are USC's school colors?
Cardinal and Gold
This former USC basketball star was drafted by the Los Angeles Sparks when the WNBA was established in 1997. She has 4 Olympic gold medals and 2 WNBA championships.
Lisa Leslie
This producer and CEO broke boundaries by becoming the first woman to create three TV dramas (Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, and Scandal) that surpassed 100 episodes.
Shonda Rhimes
What is the name of the trophy given to the winners of the USC-UCLA game?
Victory Bell
True or False: USC is the only university in the world to have a gold medal-winning athlete in every Summary Olympics since 1912.
True
In 1984, the Olympic games were held at this stadium.
Coliseum
This unofficial mascot was invented in 1912.
Tommy Trojan
This director, producer and screenwriter produced films such as Superbad, Pineapple Express, and The Cable Guy.
Judd Apatow
This actress, director, and producer has won an Academy Award, Gold Globe Award, and four Primetime Emmy Awards for roles in If Beale Street Could Talk, Watchmen, and American Crime.
Regina King
How many Heisman Trophy winners has USC produced?
8
This is USC's official fight song.
Fight On
What was tuition when USC opened in 1880?
$15
This running back won the Heisman Trophy before going on to date Kim Kardashian.
Reggie Bush
This actor pulled a "Frank the Tank" at USC when he crashed his son's fraternity party.
Will Ferrell
This famous actor played offensive tackle on USC's football team before dropping out to become a Western movie star.
John Wayne
Which USC football player is projected to be the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft?
Caleb Williams
USC women's basketball team just defeated this university to win the PAC-12 championship.
Stanford
What year did USC first open?
1880
What is USC's acceptance rate for the 2023-2024 application season?
9.2%
This filmmaker is best known for creating the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises.
George Lucas
This screenwriter and producer dropped out of USC to serve on the U.S. Air Force during World War II and later ultimately created Star Trek.
Gene Roddenberry
How many national championships does USC football have?
11
How many NCAA team national championships does USC have?
112
What year did USC play its first football game?
1888
Who is the official mascot?
Traveler the Horse
This actor, producer and director earned an Oscar for his leading role in the film The Last King of Scotland.
Forest Whitaker
This actor left his acting gig on Happy Days to focus on directing, producing, and writing, and went on to win the Academy Award for Best Director and Academy Award for Best Picture for A Beautiful Mind.
Ron Howard
What is the most recent bowl USC football played in, where they defeated Louisville Cardinals?
Holiday Bowl
USC has the most World Series wins. How many?
12
In 1979, this band invited the USC marching band to perform 'Tusk' on their 12th album, which was the band's first platinum album.
Fleetwood Mac
How many Platinum Records does the USC marching band have?
2