USC at Illinois
Saturday, September 7, 1996 Share
No. 19 USC beat Illinois 55–3. It was their 12th meeting; after it, USC led the series 10–2.
FinalHigh 79°F, low 66°F, 1.73 in. of rainAttendance 56,504
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
USC 51% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every USC–Illinois gameUSC leads 11–3 in 14 meetings, counting the two since this game.
| 2025 | Illinois 34, USC 32 | |
| 2007 | USC 49, Illinois 17 | Rose Bowl |
| 1996 | USC 55, Illinois 3 | |
| 1989 | Illinois 14, USC 13 | |
| 1986 | USC 31, Illinois 16 | |
| 1985 | USC 20, Illinois 10 |
Around this game
USC
- Next gamevs. Oregon StateSept. 14, 1996
- SeasonUSC in 1996
- ProgramUSC history and records
Illinois
- Next gameat ArizonaSept. 14, 1996
- SeasonIllinois in 1996
- ProgramIllinois history and records