USC at Ohio State
Saturday, September 29, 1990 Share
No. 18 USC beat No. 15 Ohio State 35–26. It was their 21st meeting; after it, USC led the series 11–9–1.
FinalHigh 75°F, low 58°F, 0.65 in. of rainAttendance 89,422
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
USC 53% to win. USC pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every USC–Ohio State gameUSC leads 13–10–1 in 24 meetings, counting the three since this game.
| 2017 | Ohio State 24, USC 7 | Cotton Bowl |
| 2009 | USC 18, Ohio State 15 | |
| 2008 | USC 35, Ohio State 3 | |
| 1990 | USC 35, Ohio State 26 | |
| 1989 | USC 42, Ohio State 3 | |
| 1984 | USC 20, Ohio State 17 | Rose Bowl |
Around this game
USC
- Next gamevs. Washington StateOct. 6, 1990
- SeasonUSC in 1990
- ProgramUSC history and records
Ohio State
- Next gamevs. IllinoisOct. 6, 1990
- SeasonOhio State in 1990
- ProgramOhio State history and records