USC vs Northwestern
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USC leads the series · USC on a 6-game winning run.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | USC win | Los Angeles | W | 38-17 |
| 1995 * | USC win | Neutral | W | 41-32 |
| 1969 | USC win | Los Angeles | W | 48-6 |
| 1968 | USC win | Evanston | W | 24-7 |
| 1954 | USC win | Evanston | W | 12-7 |
| 1952 | USC win | Los Angeles | W | 31-0 |
* postseason meeting
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1952.
See the USC vs Northwestern 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 Northwestern?
USC is 6-0 against Northwestern across 6 meetings on record since 1952. USC leads the series.
When did USC last play Northwestern?
They last met in 2025, a 38-17 win for USC.