USC at UCLA

Saturday, November 22, 1986. UCLA took the Victory Bell from USC

No. 18 UCLA beat No. 10 USC 45–⁠25. It was their 56th meeting; after it, USC led the series 31–⁠19–⁠6 as played.

Away10USC7–⁠5 in 1986
25
Home18UCLA8–⁠3–⁠1 in 1986
45

FinalHigh 76°F, low 50°FAttendance 98,370

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

UCLA 64% to win. UCLA pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, USC leads 52–⁠34–⁠7; as played, 54–⁠34–⁠7 in 95 meetings, counting the 39 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025USC 29, UCLA 10
2024USC 19, UCLA 13
2023UCLA 38, USC 20
2022USC 48, UCLA 45
2021UCLA 62, USC 33
2020USC 43, UCLA 38

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