The University of Southern California has cultivated an extraordinary roster of legendary football players who dominated the gridiron and earned immortal status in sports history. Among the greatest players to ever wear the cardinal and gold are legendary running backs Marcus Allen and O.J. Simpson, versatile playmaker Reggie Bush, historic quarterbacks Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart, defensive stalwart Junior Seau, and safety Ronnie Lott, all of whom achieved unmatched collegiate and professional excellence.