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Illinois at USC

Saturday, October 12, 1935

Illinois beat USC 19–⁠0. It was their first meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayIllinois3–⁠5 in 1935
19
HomeUSC5–⁠7 in 1935
0

FinalHigh 74°F, low 60°FAttendance 60,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 59% to win. Illinois won as Elo’s underdog.

The series

Every Illinois–USC game

USC leads 11–⁠3 in 14 meetings, counting the 13 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Illinois 34, USC 32
2007USC 49, Illinois 17Rose Bowl
1996USC 55, Illinois 3
1989Illinois 14, USC 13
1986USC 31, Illinois 16
1985USC 20, Illinois 10

Around this game

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