USC at Nebraska

Saturday, September 20, 1969

No. 5 USC beat Nebraska 31–⁠21. It was their first meeting; after it, USC led the series 1–⁠0.

Away5USC10–⁠0–⁠1 in 1969
31
HomeNebraska9–⁠2 in 1969
21

FinalHigh 77°F, low 54°FAttendance 67,058

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 59% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

USC leads 6–⁠0–⁠1 in seven meetings, counting the six since this game.

Recent meetings
2025USC 21, Nebraska 17
2024USC 28, Nebraska 20
2014USC 45, Nebraska 42Holiday Bowl
2007USC 49, Nebraska 31
2006USC 28, Nebraska 10
1970Nebraska 21, USC 21

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