Illinois at USC
Saturday, September 13, 1986 Share
USC beat Illinois 31–16. It was their 10th meeting; after it, USC led the series 9–1.
FinalHigh 74°F, low 62°FAttendance 51,496
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
USC 54% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Illinois–USC gameUSC leads 11–3 in 14 meetings, counting the four since this game.
| 2025 | Illinois 34, USC 32 | |
| 2007 | USC 49, Illinois 17 | Rose Bowl |
| 1996 | USC 55, Illinois 3 | |
| 1989 | Illinois 14, USC 13 | |
| 1986 | USC 31, Illinois 16 | |
| 1985 | USC 20, Illinois 10 |
Around this game
Illinois
- Next gamevs. NebraskaSept. 20, 1986
- SeasonIllinois in 1986
- ProgramIllinois history and records
USC
- Next gameat BaylorSept. 20, 1986
- SeasonUSC in 1986
- ProgramUSC history and records