USC at California

Saturday, October 14, 1989

No. 10 USC beat California 31–⁠15. It was their 79th meeting; after it, USC led the series 48–⁠23–⁠4 in the games on file.

Away10USC9–⁠2–⁠1 in 1989
31
HomeCalifornia4–⁠7 in 1989
15

FinalHigh 57°F, low 53°FAttendance 52,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 71% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, USC leads 72–⁠32–⁠6; as played, 72–⁠31–⁠5 in the 108 games on file; the official count covers all 112 meetings, counting the 33 since this game.

Recent meetings
2023USC 50, California 49
2022USC 41, California 35
2021California 24, USC 14
2019USC 41, California 17
2018California 15, USC 14
2017USC 30, California 20

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