USC vs. Penn State
Friday, January 1, 1982, Fiesta Bowl Share
No. 7 Penn State beat No. 8 USC 26–10. It was their second meeting; after it, the series stood even at 1–1.
FinalTV: NBCAttendance 71,053Referee: John A. McClintock (Big Eight)
MVPs Curt Warner (Penn State RB); Leo Wisniewski (Penn State NT)Wikipedia
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Penn State 57% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every USC–Penn State gameUSC leads 7–5 in 12 meetings, counting the 10 since this game.
| 2026 | USC 31, Penn State 23 | |
| 2024 | Penn State 33, USC 30 | |
| 2016 | USC 52, Penn State 49 | Rose Bowl |
| 2008 | USC 38, Penn State 24 | Rose Bowl |
| 2000 | USC 29, Penn State 5 | |
| 1996 | Penn State 24, USC 7 |
Around this game
USC
- Next gameat FloridaSept. 11, 1982
- SeasonUSC in 1981
- ProgramUSC history and records
Penn State
- Next gamevs. TempleSept. 4, 1982
- SeasonPenn State in 1981
- ProgramPenn State history and records