USC vs Illinois
USC11series14 meetings
3Illinois
USC leads the series.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Illinois win | Champaign | L | 32-34 |
| 2007 * | USC win | Neutral | W | 49-17 |
| 1996 | USC win | Champaign | W | 55-3 |
| 1989 | Illinois win | Los Angeles | L | 13-14 |
| 1986 | USC win | Los Angeles | W | 31-16 |
| 1985 | USC win | Champaign | W | 20-10 |
| 1972 | USC win | Champaign | W | 55-20 |
| 1971 | USC win | Los Angeles | W | 28-0 |
| 1962 | USC win | Champaign | W | 28-16 |
| 1961 | USC win | Los Angeles | W | 14-10 |
| 1940 | USC win | Champaign | W | 13-7 |
| 1939 | USC win | Los Angeles | W | 26-0 |
| 1936 | USC win | Champaign | W | 24-6 |
| 1935 | Illinois win | Los Angeles | L | 0-19 |
* postseason meeting
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1935.
See the USC vs Illinois 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 USC and Illinois?
USC is 11-3 against Illinois across 14 meetings on record since 1935. USC leads the series.
When did USC last play Illinois?
They last met in 2025, a 32-34 loss for USC.