USC at Oregon State

Saturday, September 15, 1979

No. 1 USC beat Oregon State 42–⁠5. It was their 48th meeting; after it, USC led the series 38–⁠6–⁠4.

Away1USC11–⁠0–⁠1 in 1979
42
HomeOregon State1–⁠10 in 1979 (2–⁠9 official)
5

FinalHigh 91°F, low 47°FAttendance 32,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 84% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

USC leads 64–⁠11–⁠4 in 79 meetings, counting the 31 since this game.

Recent meetings
2022USC 17, Oregon State 14
2021Oregon State 45, USC 27
2018USC 38, Oregon State 21
2017USC 38, Oregon State 10
2014USC 35, Oregon State 10
2013USC 31, Oregon State 14

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