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Reggie Bush

Running Back

Inducted 2023

Date of Birth

3/2/1985

Birthplace

Spring Valley, CA

School

University of Southern California (2003-2005)

Bio

One of the most dynamic players in the history of college football, Reggie Bush helped Southern California claim two national championships and a 37-2 record during his three years playing in Los Angeles. Bush was a consensus First Team All-America in 2004 and a unanimous selection in 2005. He also claimed the Doak Walker Award and was the Walter Camp Player of the Year, the AP Player of the Year, and the Sporting News Player of the Year in 2005. Bush helped guide the Trojans to three consecutive national championship games, winning the titles in 2003 and 2004. Bush set an NCAA record with an astounding 7.3 yards per carry during his career, and he led the NCAA with 222.3 all-purpose yards per game, finishing fourth nationally with 133.9 rushing yards per game in 2005. His 513 all-purpose yards versus Fresno State in 2005, ranks second in NCAA annals. Bush ranks second in Pac-10 history with 2,890 all-purpose yards in 2005 and fourth all-time with 6,552 career all-purpose yards, having led the league in all-purpose yards in 2004 and 2005. Bush ranks fourth on USC's career kickoff return yardage list (1,523), sixth in career punt return yardage (559), and eighth in career rushing (3,169). He set the USC freshman record with 1,331 all-purpose yards in 2003. He finished his career with 433 rushes for 3,169 yards and 25 touchdowns and 95 receptions for 1,301 yards and 13 touchdowns. He returned 67 kickoffs for 1,523 yards and one touchdown, and he fielded 44 punts for 559 yards and three touchdowns. He also threw one touchdown for 52 yards in his career.