Washington at USC

Saturday, November 15, 1980

Washington beat No. 2 USC 20–⁠10. It was their 54th meeting; after it, USC led the series 34–⁠17–⁠3 as played.

AwayWashington9–⁠3 in 1980
20
Home2USC8–⁠2–⁠1 in 1980
10

FinalHigh 73°F, low 49°FAttendance 55,515

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 78% to win. Washington pulled the upset.

Officially, USC leads 52–⁠32–⁠4; as played, 53–⁠32–⁠4 in 89 meetings, counting the 35 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026USC 25, Washington 21
2024Washington 26, USC 21
2023Washington 52, USC 42
2019Washington 28, USC 14
2016USC 26, Washington 13
2015Washington 17, USC 12

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