Penn State vs. USC
Sunday, August 27, 2000 Share
No. 15 USC beat No. 22 Penn State 29–5. It was their eighth meeting; after it, the series stood even at 4–4.
FinalHigh 79°F, low 63°F
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Penn State 65% to win. USC won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Penn State–USC gameUSC leads 7–5 in 12 meetings, counting the four since this game.
| 2026 | USC 31, Penn State 23 | |
| 2024 | Penn State 33, USC 30 | |
| 2016 | USC 52, Penn State 49 | Rose Bowl |
| 2008 | USC 38, Penn State 24 | Rose Bowl |
| 2000 | USC 29, Penn State 5 | |
| 1996 | Penn State 24, USC 7 |
Around this game
Penn State
- Next gamevs. ToledoSept. 2, 2000
- SeasonPenn State in 2000
- ProgramPenn State history and records
USC
- Next gamevs. ColoradoSept. 9, 2000
- SeasonUSC in 2000
- ProgramUSC history and records