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USC at Illinois

Saturday, October 12, 1940

USC beat Illinois 13–⁠7. It was their fourth meeting; after it, USC led the series 3–⁠1.

AwayUSC3–⁠4–⁠2 in 1940
13
HomeIllinois1–⁠7 in 1940
7

FinalHigh 78°F, low 51°FAttendance 30,125

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 66% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every USC–Illinois game

USC leads 11–⁠3 in 14 meetings, counting the 10 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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