Northwestern at USC

Saturday, September 27, 1969

No. 5 USC beat Northwestern 48–⁠6. It was their fourth meeting; after it, USC led the series 4–⁠0.

AwayNorthwestern3–⁠7 in 1969
6
Home5USC10–⁠0–⁠1 in 1969
48

FinalHigh 76°F, low 63°FAttendance 56,589

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 89% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

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

Recent meetings
2025USC 38, Northwestern 17
1995USC 41, Northwestern 32Rose Bowl
1969USC 48, Northwestern 6
1968USC 24, Northwestern 7
1954USC 12, Northwestern 7
1952USC 31, Northwestern 0

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