Oregon-USC Football Series History

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsThe Oregon Webfoots football team went south to Los Angeles and proceeded to be rather rude guests to their hosts from the University of Southern California, defeating the Trojans 34-0 on November 8, 1915. It would be November 25, 1920 before the teams met again (this time in Pasadena, CA) and USC returned the favor, winning 21-0. After the Trojans joined the Pacific Coast Conference the Ducks went to LA five times from 1931 through 1936… and never scored a point in five more losses. Oregon’s losing streak would extend to eight consecutive games, though at least they got on the scoreboard in 1937 and 1938. The 1938 game is also notable as being the first meeting between the teams outside of Southern California when USC made a long overdue trip to Multnomah Stadium (now Providence Park) in Portland, OR. The Ducks at least managed a tie in 1939 but lost again in 1940, both games in LA once more.

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