They won their first eight games in 1959 , but lost to rivals UCLA and Notre Dame to conclude the season .
The Trojans were coming off two losing seasons , 1 -- 9 in 1957 and 4 -- 5 -- 1 in 1958 .
Trojans won Trojans ' first eight games in 1959 , but lost to rivals UCLA and Notre Dame to conclude the season .
The Trojans were coming off two losing seasons , 1 -- 9 in 1957 and 4 -- 5 -- 1 in 1958 .