USC at Penn State

Saturday, September 11, 1993

No. 15 Penn State beat USC 21–⁠20. It was their fifth meeting; after it, USC led the series 3–⁠2.

AwayUSC8–⁠5 in 1993
20
Home15Penn State10–⁠2 in 1993
21

FinalHigh 72°F, low 46°F, 0.05 in. of rainAttendance 95,992

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Penn State 67% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

USC leads 7–⁠5 in 12 meetings, counting the seven since this game.

Recent meetings
2026USC 31, Penn State 23
2024Penn State 33, USC 30
2016USC 52, Penn State 49Rose Bowl
2008USC 38, Penn State 24Rose Bowl
2000USC 29, Penn State 5
1996Penn State 24, USC 7

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