Troy Aikman won three Super Bowls, but he never beat the Trojans. The UCLA legend was matched up against Rodney Peete in 1987 and 1988 with the Rose Bowl on the line, and both times USC prevailed.
The 1988 game was a bit more historic as Peete did not practice all week. The quarterback was laid up in the hospital with the measles, but he rallied on game day to lead the Trojans to a 31-22 victory.
However, the 1987 game provided one of the most dramatic endings to a Crosstown Rivalry as Erik Affholter juggled home the winning score. Take a look from the new documentary "A City Divided"...
University Southern California Trojans
Trojans Live: USC's Mike Ekeler, Alex VanSumeren, Eugenia Zozaya & Immi Haddad | March 30, 2026
Monday, March 30
USC Men's Volleyball vs. Menlo Highlights | Trojans win 3-0
Saturday, March 28
USC Lacrosse vs Rutgers Highlights | Trojans lose 15-8
Saturday, March 28
USC Men's Volleyball vs. Menlo Highlights | Trojans win 3-0
Friday, March 27
