USC at Illinois

Saturday, October 27, 1962

No. 4 USC beat Illinois 28–⁠16. It was their sixth meeting; after it, USC led the series 5–⁠1.

Away4USC11–⁠0 in 1962
28
HomeIllinois2–⁠7 in 1962
16

FinalHigh 65°F, low 34°FAttendance 31,375

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 73% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

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

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