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Iowa at USC

Saturday, October 7, 1961

Iowa beat USC 35–⁠34. It was their third meeting; after it, Iowa led the series 2–⁠1.

AwayIowa5–⁠4 in 1961
35
HomeUSC4–⁠5–⁠1 in 1961
34

FinalHigh 68°F, low 59°FAttendance 30,263

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Iowa 67% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every Iowa–USC game

USC leads 8–⁠3 in 11 meetings, counting the eight since this game.

Recent meetings
2025USC 26, Iowa 21
2019Iowa 49, USC 24Holiday Bowl
2002USC 38, Iowa 17Orange Bowl
1976USC 55, Iowa 0
1975USC 27, Iowa 16
1974USC 41, Iowa 3

Around this game

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