USC at California

Saturday, October 29, 1983

USC beat California 19–⁠9. It was their 73rd meeting; after it, USC led the series 43–⁠22–⁠4 in the games on file.

AwayUSC4–⁠6–⁠1 in 1983
19
HomeCalifornia5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1983
9

FinalHigh 67°F, low 57°F, 0.1 in. of rainAttendance 65,867

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

California 53% to win. USC won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, USC leads 72–⁠32–⁠6; as played, 72–⁠31–⁠5 in the 108 games on file; the official count covers all 112 meetings, counting the 39 since this game.

Recent meetings
2023USC 50, California 49
2022USC 41, California 35
2021California 24, USC 14
2019USC 41, California 17
2018California 15, USC 14
2017USC 30, California 20

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