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USC football’s Mount Rushmore of legendary Trojan quarterbacks

USC football may be known as Tailback U, but recent history for the program has been centered on the quarterback.

As the game of football has shifted to the aerial attack, USC has followed, producing Heisman winners and record breakers.

But who claims the most iconic names, faces and moments? Here are the four faces Reign of Troy would put on the Mount Rushmore of USC quarterbacks:

Rodney Peete

USC had some excellent quarterbacks lead them to national championships during the glory days of the John McKay and John Robinson eras, from Pete Beathard to Pat Haden to Paul McDonald.