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San Diego State vs USC
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 San Diego State Aztecs | 0 | USC leads |
 USC Trojans | 2 |
Meetings since 1992: 3, including 1 tie. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
USC has won the last 2 meetings.
0-2-1 Regular season
0-2-1 Last 3
19-30 Avg score
2 Longest USC win run
Biggest San Diego State loss 6-35 in 1998, a 29-point margin.
Every San Diego State vs USC meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | USC win | Los Angeles | 21-24 |
| 1998 | USC win | Los Angeles | 6-35 |
| 1992 | Tie | Los Angeles | 31-31 |
Scores from the San Diego State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1992.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
USC Trojans lead the series since 1992, 2-0-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when San Diego State and USC meet.
How to watch San Diego State vs USC
When San Diego State and USC 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 San Diego State radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the San Diego State vs USC 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 San Diego State this season
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San Diego State vs USC: the essentials
San Diego State Aztecs vs USC Trojans is a non-conference matchup that sets the Pac-12 against the Big Ten (Power 4). USC Trojans lead the series since 1992, 2-0-1. Across 3 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the San Diego State vs USC head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the San Diego State Aztecs team hub, the Pac-12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For USC against the whole conference, see USC vs the Pac-12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between San Diego State and USC?
USC Trojans lead the series since 1992, 2-0-1. The two programs have met 3 times on record.
How can I watch San Diego State vs USC?
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 San Diego State and USC in the same conference?
No. San Diego State plays in the Pac-12. USC plays in the Big Ten (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.