USC at Oregon

Saturday, September 16, 1978

No. 8 USC beat Oregon 37–⁠10. It was their 33rd meeting; after it, USC led the series 24–⁠8–⁠1 as played.

Away8USC12–⁠1 in 1978
37
HomeOregon2–⁠9 in 1978
10

FinalHigh 66°F, low 41°FAttendance 31,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 78% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, USC leads 38–⁠24–⁠2; as played, 39–⁠24–⁠2 in 65 meetings, counting the 32 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Oregon 41, USC 27
2025Oregon 42, USC 27
2023Oregon 36, USC 27
2020Oregon 31, USC 24Pac-12 Championship Game
2019Oregon 56, USC 24
2016USC 45, Oregon 20

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