USC recalls Mike Garrett ahead of 2026 football season kickoff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 5:20 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
As USC prepares for its 2026 football season opener against San Jose State on August 29, the Trojans highlight former running back Mike Garrett. Garrett, USC's first Heisman Trophy winner, played from 1963-1965 and was pivotal in establishing the school as a football powerhouse. After a successful college career, he was drafted by both the NFL and AFL in 1966, ultimately choosing to play in the AFL where he had significant achievements, including winning Super Bowl IV. Garrett's later tenure as USC's athletic director saw him hire notable coach Pete Carroll.
- •Mike Garrett played at USC from 1963 to 1965.
- •He became USC's first Heisman Trophy winner in 1965.
- •Garrett was drafted in 1966 by the Rams and Chiefs.
- •He won Super Bowl IV with the Kansas City Chiefs.
- •Garrett served as USC's athletic director from 1993 to 2010.
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