USC at UCLA

Saturday, November 19, 1988. USC kept the Victory Bell

No. 2 USC beat No. 6 UCLA 31–⁠22. It was their 58th meeting; after it, USC led the series 33–⁠19–⁠6 as played.

Away2USC10–⁠2 in 1988
31
Home6UCLA10–⁠2 in 1988
22

FinalHigh 67°F, low 43°FAttendance 100,741

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

UCLA 57% to win. USC won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, USC leads 52–⁠34–⁠7; as played, 54–⁠34–⁠7 in 95 meetings, counting the 37 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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