UCLA at USC

Saturday, November 24, 1973. USC kept the Victory Bell

No. 9 USC beat No. 8 UCLA 23–⁠13. It was their 43rd meeting; after it, USC led the series 24–⁠13–⁠6 as played.

Away8UCLA9–⁠2 in 1973
13
Home9USC9–⁠2–⁠1 in 1973
23

FinalHigh 60°F, low 44°FAttendance 88,037

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 64% to win. USC pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, USC leads 52–⁠34–⁠7; as played, 54–⁠34–⁠7 in 95 meetings, counting the 52 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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