SMU at USC

Friday, September 29, 1961 Share

USC beat SMU 21–⁠16. It was their first meeting; after it, USC led the series 1–⁠0.

AwaySMU2–⁠7–⁠1 in 1961

HomeUSC4–⁠5–⁠1 in 1961

FinalHigh 81°F, low 59°FAttendance 29,148

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

USC 68% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

USC leads 2–⁠0 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1962	USC 33, SMU 3
1961	USC 21, SMU 16