Texas Tech at USC
Saturday, September 9, 1978 Share
No. 9 USC beat Texas Tech 17–9. It was their first meeting; after it, USC led the series 1–0.
FinalHigh 78°F, low 65°FAttendance 50,321
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
USC 69% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Texas Tech–USC gameUSC leads 3–0 in three meetings, counting the two since this game.
| 1994 | USC 55, Texas Tech 14 | Cotton Bowl |
| 1979 | USC 21, Texas Tech 7 | |
| 1978 | USC 17, Texas Tech 9 |
Around this game
Texas Tech
- Next gamevs. ArizonaSept. 23, 1978
- SeasonTexas Tech in 1978
- ProgramTexas Tech history and records
USC
- Next gameat OregonSept. 16, 1978
- SeasonUSC in 1978
- ProgramUSC history and records