USC vs Iowa
USC8series11 meetings
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USC leads the series.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | USC win | Los Angeles | W | 26-21 |
| 2019 * | Iowa win | Neutral | L | 24-49 |
| 2002 * | USC win | Neutral | W | 38-17 |
| 1976 | USC win | Los Angeles | W | 55-0 |
| 1975 | USC win | Iowa City | W | 27-16 |
| 1974 | USC win | Los Angeles | W | 41-3 |
| 1970 | USC win | Iowa City | W | 48-0 |
| 1962 | USC win | Iowa City | W | 7-0 |
| 1961 | Iowa win | Los Angeles | L | 34-35 |
| 1950 | Iowa win | Los Angeles | L | 14-20 |
| 1925 | USC win | Los Angeles | W | 18-0 |
* postseason meeting
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1925.
See the USC vs Iowa 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 Iowa?
USC is 8-3 against Iowa across 11 meetings on record since 1925. USC leads the series.
When did USC last play Iowa?
They last met in 2025, a 26-21 win for USC.