South Carolina at USC

Saturday, September 20, 1980

No. 4 USC beat No. 20 South Carolina 23–⁠13. It was their first meeting; after it, USC led the series 1–⁠0.

Away20South Carolina8–⁠4 in 1980
13
Home4USC8–⁠2–⁠1 in 1980
23

FinalHigh 81°F, low 64°FAttendance 58,385

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 1–⁠1 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1983South Carolina 38, USC 14
1980USC 23, South Carolina 13

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