USC at UCLA

Saturday, November 18, 1972. USC took the Victory Bell from UCLA

No. 1 USC beat No. 14 UCLA 24–⁠7. It was their 42nd meeting; after it, USC led the series 23–⁠13–⁠6 as played.

Away1USC12–⁠0 in 1972
24
Home14UCLA8–⁠3 in 1972
7

FinalHigh 68°F, low 43°FAttendance 59,151

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 63% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, USC leads 52–⁠34–⁠7; as played, 54–⁠34–⁠7 in 95 meetings, counting the 53 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025USC 29, UCLA 10
2024USC 19, UCLA 13
2023UCLA 38, USC 20
2022USC 48, UCLA 45
2021UCLA 62, USC 33
2020USC 43, UCLA 38

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