USC at Hawai’i

Saturday, December 2, 1978

No. 3 USC beat Hawai’i 21–⁠5. It was their third meeting; after it, USC led the series 3–⁠0 as played.

Away3USC12–⁠1 in 1978
21
HomeHawai’i6–⁠5 in 1978
5

FinalHigh 86°F, low 72°FAttendance 48,767

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 84% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, USC leads 8–⁠0; as played, 9–⁠0 in nine meetings, counting the six since this game.

Recent meetings
2013USC 30, Hawai’i 13
2012USC 49, Hawai’i 10
2010USC 49, Hawai’i 36
2005USC 63, Hawai’i 17
2003USC 61, Hawai’i 32
1999USC 62, Hawai’i 7

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