USC at California

Saturday, October 27, 1979

No. 3 USC beat California 24–⁠14. It was their 69th meeting; after it, USC led the series 39–⁠22–⁠4 in the games on file.

Away3USC11–⁠0–⁠1 in 1979
24
HomeCalifornia6–⁠6 in 1979
14

FinalHigh 70°F, low 52°FAttendance 76,780

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 74% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, USC leads 72–⁠32–⁠6; as played, 72–⁠31–⁠5 in the 108 games on file; the official count covers all 112 meetings, counting the 43 since this game.

Recent meetings
2023USC 50, California 49
2022USC 41, California 35
2021California 24, USC 14
2019USC 41, California 17
2018California 15, USC 14
2017USC 30, California 20

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