USC at Notre Dame

Saturday, October 18, 1969. USC kept the Jeweled Shillelagh after a tie

No. 3 USC and No. 11 Notre Dame tied 14–⁠14. It was their 41st meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 25–⁠12–⁠4 as played.

Away3USC10–⁠0–⁠1 in 1969
14
Home11Notre Dame8–⁠2–⁠1 in 1969
14

FinalHigh 68°F, low 58°FAttendance 59,075

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 51% to win.

Officially, Notre Dame leads 51–⁠37–⁠5; as played, 53–⁠38–⁠5 in 96 meetings, counting the 55 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Notre Dame 34, USC 24
2024Notre Dame 49, USC 35
2023Notre Dame 48, USC 20
2022USC 38, Notre Dame 27
2021Notre Dame 31, USC 16
2019Notre Dame 30, USC 27

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