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USC Trojans Hold NFL Record 64 Players On Super Bowl-Winning Teams

The USC Trojans have a record 64 players that have been on Super Bowl winning teams. On Sunday, the Trojans will have former players like Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster leave their imprint on the game.

Kyron Samuels

Nov 4, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers former safety Troy Polamalu is recognized for his induction into the Southern California Trojans hall of fame at halftime of an NCAA football game against the Arizona Wildcats at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Nov 4, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers former safety Troy Polamalu is recognized for his induction into the Southern California Trojans hall of fame at halftime of an NCAA football game against the Arizona Wildcats at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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History is on the line this Sunday at Super Bowl LIX. The Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Philadelphia Eagles in a rematch of the 2023 Super Bowl, where the Chiefs won an enthralling 38-35 contest in what is considered one of the greatest Super Bowls of all time. For this iteration of the matchup, the stakes are higher than ever. The Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes are looking to win a third consecutive championship, something no team in league history has ever done.

The Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Jalen Hurts are looking to win a second Super Bowl in their third appearance in the last seven seasons. Hurts has already made history as the first quarterback to make a return to the Super Bowl as a starter after losing in their first appearance since Buffalo Bills legend Jim Kelly did it 33 years prior. Hurts would become the first quarterback ever to win as a starter on his return trip. 

As kickoff inches closer, the discussion about history swirls. The USC Trojans, who will have former players like Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster leave their imprint on the game, have as much history in the biggest stage in football as any college team ever. The Trojans have a record 64 players that have been on Super Bowl winning teams. 

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From Troy Polamalu to Clay Matthews III to Reggie Bush to Marcus Allen to Ronnie Lott, and countless others, USC football alumni have been some of the best performers on the most grand stage in the sport. The new look Trojan coaching staff is largely from the NFL and believes that the USC shine is still the brightest there is. 

"Obviously here I'm joining the best coaching staff in the country. Riley is right there with [Sean] McVay. They're the best offensive coaches in the country. I don't care what league it is -- that's just the truth," said newly hired assistant head coach and linebackers coach Rob Ryan, who has three decades of NFL experience. 

The Trojans’ rich history is being galvanized and used to restore the excitement that once captivated Los Angeles, and the rest of the nation. The Super Bowl is the biggest stage in professional football and one of the biggest global stages imaginable. The USC Trojans have featured more players in that spotlight than any program in college football history. Sunday will provide history one way or another regardless of the outcome, and the Trojans will be a part of it.

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Kyron Samuels
KYRON SAMUELS

Kyron Samuels is a former college and professional football player now a writer, analyst, & digital host. Kyron is a writer for USC Trojans on SI and contributes to Oregon Ducks on SI. A graduate and letterman at Jacksonville State University, Samuels was a three-year starter, two-time all-conference, and won three consecutive conference titles. After a four-year professional stint between the AFL & XFL, Samuels retired from football. In 2022, Samuels was inducted into the Fairhope Athletic Hall of Fame. Post-playing career, Samuels has become a credentialed sports media member covering the NFL, UFL, USFL, & college football. The NFL Combine, Reese’s Senior Bowl, & East-West Shrine Bowl are amongst the events Kyron has covered. As a guest and host, Samuels has been featured on ESPNRadio, FoxSportsRadio, & IHeartRadio. Outside of sports media, Samuels works as a scouting consultant and has experience coaching at the collegiate level.

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