Purdue vs. USC
Sunday, August 30, 1998 Share
USC beat Purdue 27–17. It was their fourth meeting; after it, USC led the series 3–1.
FinalHigh 101°F, low 76°FAttendance 56,623
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Purdue 53% to win. USC won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Purdue–USC gameUSC leads 4–1 in five meetings, counting the one since this game.
| 2025 | USC 33, Purdue 17 | |
| 1998 | USC 27, Purdue 17 | |
| 1976 | USC 31, Purdue 13 | |
| 1975 | USC 19, Purdue 6 | |
| 1966 | Purdue 14, USC 13 | Rose Bowl |
Around this game
Purdue
- Next gamevs. RiceSept. 12, 1998
- SeasonPurdue in 1998
- ProgramPurdue history and records
USC
- Next gamevs. San Diego StateSept. 12, 1998
- SeasonUSC in 1998
- ProgramUSC history and records