Washington at USC

Saturday, October 15, 1988

No. 3 USC beat No. 16 Washington 28–⁠27. It was their 61st meeting; after it, USC led the series 38–⁠20–⁠3 as played.

Away16Washington6–⁠5 in 1988
27
Home3USC10–⁠2 in 1988
28

FinalHigh 78°F, low 57°FAttendance 62,974

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 70% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, USC leads 52–⁠32–⁠4; as played, 53–⁠32–⁠4 in 89 meetings, counting the 28 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026USC 25, Washington 21
2024Washington 26, USC 21
2023Washington 52, USC 42
2019Washington 28, USC 14
2016USC 26, Washington 13
2015Washington 17, USC 12

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