USC at UCLA

Saturday, November 18, 1978. USC kept the Victory Bell

No. 5 USC beat No. 14 UCLA 17–⁠10. It was their 48th meeting; after it, USC led the series 28–⁠14–⁠6 as played.

Away5USC12–⁠1 in 1978
17
Home14UCLA8–⁠3–⁠1 in 1978
10

FinalHigh 75°F, low 46°FAttendance 90,387

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 51% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, USC leads 52–⁠34–⁠7; as played, 54–⁠34–⁠7 in 95 meetings, counting the 47 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025USC 29, UCLA 10
2024USC 19, UCLA 13
2023UCLA 38, USC 20
2022USC 48, UCLA 45
2021UCLA 62, USC 33
2020USC 43, UCLA 38

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