Oregon at USC

Saturday, October 4, 1986

No. 9 USC beat Oregon 35–⁠21. It was their 38th meeting; after it, USC led the series 28–⁠8–⁠2 as played.

AwayOregon5–⁠6 in 1986
21
Home9USC7–⁠5 in 1986
35

FinalHigh 88°F, low 58°FAttendance 51,340

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 74% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, USC leads 38–⁠24–⁠2; as played, 39–⁠24–⁠2 in 65 meetings, counting the 27 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Oregon 41, USC 27
2025Oregon 42, USC 27
2023Oregon 36, USC 27
2020Oregon 31, USC 24Pac-12 Championship Game
2019Oregon 56, USC 24
2016USC 45, Oregon 20

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