USC at Texas Tech
Saturday, September 8, 1979 Share
No. 1 USC beat Texas Tech 21–7. It was their second meeting; after it, USC led the series 2–0.
FinalHigh 90°F, low 63°FAttendance 52,991
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
USC 61% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every USC–Texas Tech gameUSC leads 3–0 in three meetings, counting the one 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
USC
- Next gameat Oregon StateSept. 15, 1979
- SeasonUSC in 1979
- ProgramUSC history and records
Texas Tech
- Next gamevs. New MexicoSept. 15, 1979
- SeasonTexas Tech in 1979
- ProgramTexas Tech history and records