Oklahoma at USC
Saturday, September 26, 1981 Share
No. 1 USC beat No. 2 Oklahoma 28–24. It was their fifth meeting; after it, the series stood even at 2–2–1 as played.
FinalHigh 79°F, low 64°FAttendance 85,651
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
USC 60% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Oklahoma–USC gameOfficially, USC leads 5–2–1; as played, 6–2–1 in nine meetings, counting the four since this game.
| 2004 | USC 55, Oklahoma 19 | Orange Bowl |
| 1992 | USC 20, Oklahoma 10 | |
| 1988 | USC 23, Oklahoma 7 | |
| 1982 | USC 12, Oklahoma 0 | |
| 1981 | USC 28, Oklahoma 24 | |
| 1973 | Oklahoma 7, USC 7 |
Around this game
Oklahoma
- Next gamevs. Iowa StateOct. 3, 1981
- SeasonOklahoma in 1981
- ProgramOklahoma history and records
USC
- Next gameat Oregon StateOct. 3, 1981
- SeasonUSC in 1981
- ProgramUSC history and records