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Northwestern at USC: Head to Head

Wednesday Jan 21, 2026 11:00 pm - Los Angeles, CA
Odds: USC by 6.5, Total Points: 149.5

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Head To Head (Since 1997 Season)

These teams have met 2 times in the last 3 seasons (with 2025-2026 counting as one of those three). Northwestern has the better record at 2-0.

Below is their head-to-head history back through the 1997 season, not just over the past three seasons.

Date Winner Winner H/A/N Score ATS Cover O/U Result
01/21/26 Northwestern Away 74-68 Northwestern +6.5 Under 149.5
02/04/25 Northwestern Home 77-75 USC +3.5 Over 138.0
12/27/00 Northwestern Home 63-61 Northwestern +5.0 --
12/29/99 USC Home 85-44 USC -20.5 --