Varsity Sports
22 varsity programs competing at the highest level
Significant Milestones
1961
- Traveler Debuts The white horse mascot made his first appearance, becoming a USC icon.
1972
- Back-to-Back Titles USC won consecutive national championships in football under John McKay.
2004
- Heisman Winners Matt Leinart won the Heisman, continuing USC's tradition of Heisman winners (7 total).
2005
- 'Bush Push' Game USC defeated Notre Dame in the legendary 'Bush Push' game.
135+ National Championships
USC has won more combined national championships than any other school.
Cyclones Fan Zone
🦬Mascot
Cy the Cardinal
Type: Cardinal
Official Colors
Cardinal
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Gold
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School Info
Fight Song
ISU Fights
ISU Fights! ISU Fights! Fight! Fight! Fight!
Traditions
- •Cyclone Power chant
- •Sweet Caroline
Venues
Football Stadium
Jack Trice Stadium
Basketball Arena
Hilton Coliseum
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Troy Davis
Football • 1994-96
Two-time Heisman finalistCael Sanderson
Wrestling • 1999-02
Undefeated 159-0 career recordDavid Montgomery
Football • 2016-18
Third-round NFL pickJeff Hornacek
Basketball • 1982-86
NBA All-StarZaid Abdul-Aziz
Basketball • 1966-68
10-year NBA career