USC at Purdue

Saturday, September 25, 1976

No. 19 USC beat Purdue 31–⁠13. It was their third meeting; after it, USC led the series 2–⁠1.

Away19USC11–⁠1 in 1976
31
HomePurdue5–⁠6 in 1976
13

FinalAttendance 65,425

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 62% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

USC leads 4–⁠1 in five meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
2025USC 33, Purdue 17
1998USC 27, Purdue 17
1976USC 31, Purdue 13
1975USC 19, Purdue 6
1966Purdue 14, USC 13Rose Bowl

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