Illinois vs USC
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USC leads the series.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Illinois win | Champaign | W | 34-32 |
| 2007 * | USC win | Neutral | L | 17-49 |
| 1996 | USC win | Champaign | L | 3-55 |
| 1989 | Illinois win | Los Angeles | W | 14-13 |
| 1986 | USC win | Los Angeles | L | 16-31 |
| 1985 | USC win | Champaign | L | 10-20 |
| 1972 | USC win | Champaign | L | 20-55 |
| 1971 | USC win | Los Angeles | L | 0-28 |
| 1962 | USC win | Champaign | L | 16-28 |
| 1961 | USC win | Los Angeles | L | 10-14 |
| 1940 | USC win | Champaign | L | 7-13 |
| 1939 | USC win | Los Angeles | L | 0-26 |
| 1936 | USC win | Champaign | L | 6-24 |
| 1935 | Illinois win | Los Angeles | W | 19-0 |
* postseason meeting
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1935.
See the Illinois vs USC rivalry breakdown for by-decade splits, trends and the next meeting.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Illinois and USC?
Illinois is 3-11 against USC across 14 meetings on record since 1935. USC leads the series.
When did Illinois last play USC?
They last met in 2025, a 34-32 win for Illinois.