Washington State at USC

Saturday, October 6, 1979

No. 1 USC beat Washington State 50–⁠21. It was their 43rd meeting; after it, USC led the series 35–⁠4–⁠4 as played.

AwayWashington State3–⁠8 in 1979
21
Home1USC11–⁠0–⁠1 in 1979
50

FinalHigh 85°F, low 63°FAttendance 55,117

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 92% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, USC leads 62–⁠10–⁠4; as played, 63–⁠10–⁠4 in 77 meetings, counting the 34 since this game.

Recent meetings
2022USC 30, Washington State 14
2021USC 45, Washington State 14
2020USC 38, Washington State 13
2018USC 39, Washington State 36
2017Washington State 30, USC 27
2014USC 44, Washington State 17

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