USC at Illinois
Saturday, October 10, 1936 Share
USC beat Illinois 24–6. It was their second meeting; after it, the series stood even at 1–1.
FinalHigh 66°F, low 49°F, 0.09 in. of rainAttendance 33,325
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Illinois 54% to win. USC won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every USC–Illinois gameUSC leads 11–3 in 14 meetings, counting the 12 since this game.
| 2025 | Illinois 34, USC 32 | |
| 2007 | USC 49, Illinois 17 | Rose Bowl |
| 1996 | USC 55, Illinois 3 | |
| 1989 | Illinois 14, USC 13 | |
| 1986 | USC 31, Illinois 16 | |
| 1985 | USC 20, Illinois 10 |
Around this game
USC
- Next gamevs. Washington StateOct. 17, 1936
- SeasonUSC in 1936
- ProgramUSC history and records
Illinois
- Next gameat IowaOct. 17, 1936
- SeasonIllinois in 1936
- ProgramIllinois history and records