Washington at USC

Saturday, November 11, 1978

No. 5 USC beat No. 19 Washington 28–⁠10. It was their 52nd meeting; after it, USC led the series 33–⁠16–⁠3 as played.

Away19Washington7–⁠4 in 1978
10
Home5USC12–⁠1 in 1978
28

FinalHigh 55°F, low 41°F, 0.51 in. of rainAttendance 54,071

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 67% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, USC leads 52–⁠32–⁠4; as played, 53–⁠32–⁠4 in 89 meetings, counting the 37 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026USC 25, Washington 21
2024Washington 26, USC 21
2023Washington 52, USC 42
2019Washington 28, USC 14
2016USC 26, Washington 13
2015Washington 17, USC 12

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