USC at Minnesota

Saturday, September 27, 1980

No. 5 USC beat Minnesota 24–⁠7. It was their sixth meeting; after it, USC led the series 4–⁠1–⁠1.

Away5USC8–⁠2–⁠1 in 1980
24
HomeMinnesota5–⁠6 in 1980
7

FinalHigh 61°F, low 43°FAttendance 55,115

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

USC leads 6–⁠2–⁠1 in nine meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
2024Minnesota 24, USC 17
2011USC 19, Minnesota 17
2010USC 32, Minnesota 21
1980USC 24, Minnesota 7
1979USC 48, Minnesota 14
1968USC 29, Minnesota 20

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