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USC vs Tennessee
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 USC Trojans | 4 | USC leads |
 Tennessee Volunteers | 0 |
Meetings since 1939: 4. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
USC has won the last 4 meetings.
2-0 Regular season
2-0 Postseason
4-0 Last 4
26-6 Avg score
4 Longest USC win run
Biggest USC win 43-7 in 1981, a 36-point margin.
Every USC vs Tennessee meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | USC win | Los Angeles | 43-7 |
| 1980 | USC win | Knoxville | 20-17 |
| 1944 * | USC win | Neutral | 25-0 |
| 1939 * | USC win | Neutral | 14-0 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the USC perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1939.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
USC Trojans lead the series since 1939, 4-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when USC and Tennessee meet.
How to watch USC vs Tennessee
When USC and Tennessee are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the USC radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the USC vs Tennessee time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The USC this season
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USC vs Tennessee: the essentials
USC Trojans vs Tennessee Volunteers is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the SEC (Power 4). USC Trojans lead the series since 1939, 4-0. Across 4 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the USC vs Tennessee head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the USC Trojans team hub, the Big Ten this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Tennessee against the whole conference, see Tennessee vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between USC and Tennessee?
USC Trojans lead the series since 1939, 4-0. The two programs have met 4 times on record.
How can I watch USC vs Tennessee?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are USC and Tennessee in the same conference?
No. USC plays in the Big Ten. Tennessee plays in the SEC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.