Washington State at USC

Saturday, October 31, 1981

No. 4 USC beat No. 14 Washington State 41–⁠17. It was their 44th meeting; after it, USC led the series 36–⁠4–⁠4 as played.

Away14Washington State8–⁠3–⁠1 in 1981
17
Home4USC9–⁠3 in 1981
41

FinalHigh 88°F, low 54°FAttendance 60,972

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 77% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, USC leads 62–⁠10–⁠4; as played, 63–⁠10–⁠4 in 77 meetings, counting the 33 since this game.

Recent meetings
2022USC 30, Washington State 14
2021USC 45, Washington State 14
2020USC 38, Washington State 13
2018USC 39, Washington State 36
2017Washington State 30, USC 27
2014USC 44, Washington State 17

Around this game