Michigan vs. USC
Monday, January 1, 1990, Rose Bowl Share
No. 12 USC beat No. 3 Michigan 17–10. It was their eighth meeting; after it, the series stood even at 4–4.
FinalTV: ABCAttendance 103,450Referee: Jim Kemerling (Big Ten; split crew between Big Ten and Pac-10)
MVP Ricky Ervins (USC RB)Wikipedia
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan 55% to win. USC pulled the upset.
The series
Every Michigan–USC gameUSC leads 7–5 in 12 meetings, counting the four since this game.
| 2025 | USC 31, Michigan 13 | |
| 2024 | Michigan 27, USC 24 | |
| 2006 | USC 32, Michigan 18 | Rose Bowl |
| 2003 | USC 28, Michigan 14 | Rose Bowl |
| 1989 | USC 17, Michigan 10 | Rose Bowl |
| 1988 | Michigan 22, USC 14 | Rose Bowl |
Around this game
Michigan
- Next gameat Notre DameSept. 15, 1990
- SeasonMichigan in 1989
- ProgramMichigan history and records
USC
- Next gamevs. SyracuseAug. 31, 1990
- SeasonUSC in 1989
- ProgramUSC history and records