South Carolina at Houston

Friday, September 21, 1973

No. 16 Houston beat South Carolina 27–⁠19. It was their first meeting; after it, Houston led the series 1–⁠0.

AwaySouth Carolina7–⁠4 in 1973
19
Home16Houston11–⁠1 in 1973
27

FinalHigh 87°F, low 73°FAttendance 24,019

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Houston 71% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Houston leads 2–⁠1 in three meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
2006South Carolina 44, Houston 36Liberty Bowl
1974Houston 24, South Carolina 14
1973Houston 27, South Carolina 19

Around this game

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