The 1932 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1932 college football season. It shut out the Pittsburgh Panthers in the 1933 Rose Bowl, to remain undefeated and win the national championship. The Trojans shut out their opponents eight times and allowed only 13 points the entire year. The team reportedly had the best defense in the history of the program. The defensive line consisted of All-American Aaron Rosenberg, Tay Brown, Ernie Smith, J. Dye, B. Gentry, Ray Sparling, Robert Erskine, Curtis Youel, and Julius Bescos.