USC at Iowa

Saturday, October 4, 1975

No. 3 USC beat Iowa 27–⁠16. It was their seventh meeting; after it, USC led the series 5–⁠2.

Away3USC8–⁠4 in 1975
27
HomeIowa3–⁠8 in 1975
16

FinalAttendance 54,600

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 86% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

USC leads 8–⁠3 in 11 meetings, counting the four since this game.

Recent meetings
2025USC 26, Iowa 21
2019Iowa 49, USC 24Holiday Bowl
2002USC 38, Iowa 17Orange Bowl
1976USC 55, Iowa 0
1975USC 27, Iowa 16
1974USC 41, Iowa 3

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