USC's Matt Leinart, Reggie Bush are given due respect in 247 rankings

Brad Crawford of 247Sports put together his 50 all-time best playmaking duos in college football history. USC’s legendary duo of Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush rose to the top of his list.

Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush edged out the Bush and LenDale White for this ranking, but each tandem is worthy of merit.

Bush won the Heisman in 2005. He ran for 1,740 yards and 16 touchdowns on 200 carries. He was one of the key players along with Leinart who led USC to the BCS National Championship Game, where the Trojans fell just short to the Texas Longhorns.

Leinart threw for 10,693 yards and 99 touchdowns over three seasons as USC’s starter. He won the Heisman as a junior (2004) en route to a national championship. At one point, Leinart and Bush helped USC win 34 consecutive games. The two both picked in the first round of the NFL draft.

USC is getting respect in these historical rankings. Now the 2024 Trojans need to earn respect in the college football community.

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