USC at California

Saturday, October 24, 1953

No. 11 USC beat California 32–⁠20. It was their 43rd meeting; after it, USC led the series 19–⁠17–⁠3 in the games on file.

Away11USC6–⁠3–⁠1 in 1953
32
HomeCalifornia4–⁠4–⁠2 in 1953
20

FinalHigh 65°F, low 48°FAttendance 78,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 54% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, USC leads 72–⁠32–⁠6; as played, 72–⁠31–⁠5 in the 108 games on file; the official count covers all 112 meetings, counting the 69 since this game.

Recent meetings
2023USC 50, California 49
2022USC 41, California 35
2021California 24, USC 14
2019USC 41, California 17
2018California 15, USC 14
2017USC 30, California 20

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