USC at Houston

Saturday, September 21, 1996

No. 15 USC beat Houston 26–⁠9. It was their third meeting; USC leads the series 3–⁠0.

Away15USC6–⁠6 in 1996
26
HomeHouston7–⁠5 in 1996
9

FinalHigh 93°F, low 69°F, 0.02 in. of rainAttendance 21,035

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

USC 75% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

USC leads 3–⁠0 in three meetings.

Recent meetings
1996USC 26, Houston 9
1995USC 45, Houston 10
1993USC 49, Houston 7

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