USC at Alabama
Saturday, September 12, 1970 Share
No. 3 USC beat No. 16 Alabama 42–21. It was their third meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 2–1.
FinalHigh 90°F, low 68°FAttendance 72,175
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
USC 60% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every USC–Alabama gameAlabama leads 6–2 in eight meetings, counting the five since this game.
| 2016 | Alabama 52, USC 6 | |
| 1985 | Alabama 24, USC 3 | Aloha Bowl |
| 1978 | USC 24, Alabama 14 | |
| 1977 | Alabama 21, USC 20 | |
| 1971 | Alabama 17, USC 10 | |
| 1970 | USC 42, Alabama 21 |
Around this game
USC
- Next gamevs. NebraskaSept. 19, 1970
- SeasonUSC in 1970
- ProgramUSC history and records
Alabama
- Next gamevs. Virginia TechSept. 19, 1970
- SeasonAlabama in 1970
- ProgramAlabama history and records