USC at California

Saturday, November 3, 1973

No. 9 USC beat California 50–⁠14. It was their 63rd meeting; after it, USC led the series 36–⁠20–⁠3 in the games on file.

Away9USC9–⁠2–⁠1 in 1973
50
HomeCalifornia4–⁠7 in 1973
14

FinalHigh 58°F, low 45°FAttendance 48,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 79% 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 49 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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