USC at Oregon

Saturday, October 28, 1972

No. 1 USC beat Oregon 18–⁠0. It was their 27th meeting; after it, USC led the series 18–⁠8–⁠1 as played.

Away1USC12–⁠0 in 1972
18
HomeOregon4–⁠7 in 1972
0

FinalHigh 49°F, low 33°F, 0.38 in. of rainAttendance 32,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 80% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, USC leads 38–⁠24–⁠2; as played, 39–⁠24–⁠2 in 65 meetings, counting the 38 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Oregon 41, USC 27
2025Oregon 42, USC 27
2023Oregon 36, USC 27
2020Oregon 31, USC 24Pac-12 Championship Game
2019Oregon 56, USC 24
2016USC 45, Oregon 20

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