Washington at USC

Saturday, October 21, 1972

No. 1 USC beat No. 18 Washington 34–⁠7. It was their 46th meeting; after it, USC led the series 29–⁠14–⁠3 as played.

Away18Washington8–⁠3 in 1972
7
Home1USC12–⁠0 in 1972
34

FinalHigh 73°F, low 54°FAttendance 59,151

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 73% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, USC leads 52–⁠32–⁠4; as played, 53–⁠32–⁠4 in 89 meetings, counting the 43 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026USC 25, Washington 21
2024Washington 26, USC 21
2023Washington 52, USC 42
2019Washington 28, USC 14
2016USC 26, Washington 13
2015Washington 17, USC 12

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