Alabama at USC
Saturday, October 8, 1977 Share
No. 7 Alabama beat No. 1 USC 21–20. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 4–1.
FinalHigh 88°F, low 67°FAttendance 63,140
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
USC 62% to win. Alabama pulled the upset.
The series
Every Alabama–USC gameAlabama leads 6–2 in eight meetings, counting the three since this game.
| 2016 | Alabama 52, USC 6 | |
| 1985 | Alabama 24, USC 3 | Aloha Bowl |
| 1978 | USC 24, Alabama 14 | |
| 1977 | Alabama 21, USC 20 | |
| 1971 | Alabama 17, USC 10 | |
| 1970 | USC 42, Alabama 21 |
Around this game
Alabama
- Next gamevs. TennesseeOct. 15, 1977
- SeasonAlabama in 1977
- ProgramAlabama history and records
USC
- Next gamevs. OregonOct. 15, 1977
- SeasonUSC in 1977
- ProgramUSC history and records