California at USC

Saturday, October 14, 1972

No. 1 USC beat California 42–⁠14. It was their 62nd meeting; after it, USC led the series 35–⁠20–⁠3 in the games on file.

AwayCalifornia3–⁠8 in 1972
14
Home1USC12–⁠0 in 1972
42

FinalHigh 77°F, low 57°FAttendance 56,488

Before kickoff

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Our ratings (scores only)

USC 87% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, USC leads 72–⁠32–⁠6; as played, 72–⁠31–⁠5 in the 108 games on file; the official count covers all 112 meetings, counting the 50 since this game.

Recent meetings
2023USC 50, California 49
2022USC 41, California 35
2021California 24, USC 14
2019USC 41, California 17
2018California 15, USC 14
2017USC 30, California 20

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