Oregon at USC

Saturday, October 8, 1988

No. 3 USC beat No. 18 Oregon 42–⁠14. It was their 40th meeting; after it, USC led the series 29–⁠9–⁠2 as played.

Away18Oregon6–⁠6 in 1988
14
Home3USC10–⁠2 in 1988
42

FinalHigh 89°F, low 64°FAttendance 63,452

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 71% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, USC leads 38–⁠24–⁠2; as played, 39–⁠24–⁠2 in 65 meetings, counting the 25 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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