Indiana vs. USC History: All-Time Series, Last Meeting and More

Indiana will take on USC this Saturday as the Hoosiers return from their bye week looking to build on their 23-16 overtime victory over Minnesota and remain in the Big Ten championship race.

While the focus will be on what happens Saturday, Indiana and USC have a limited history in terms of times they've played, but the series does date back to 1967. The Trojans have controlled the all-time series, winning every previous meeting between the programs.

Indiana enters this year's matchup with an all-time record of 0-4 against USC, including an 0-1 record at home.

USC's longest winning streak in the series is obviously four games, while Indiana is still searching for its first victory over the Trojans.

Despite now sharing a conference, the two programs have not met since 1982, making Saturday's matchup their first meeting as Big Ten opponents.

The most recent matchup between Indiana and USC came in 1982, with the Trojans earning a 28-7 victory over the Hoosiers in Los Angeles.

USC entered the contest as one of college football's most recognizable programs, while Indiana was still trying to establish itself under head coach Lee Corso.

The Trojans controlled the matchup, using their superior talent and physicality to build a comfortable advantage and eventually secure the three-touchdown victory.

The loss was part of a difficult season for Indiana, which finished the year at 5-6.  That 1982 season would be Corso's last as head coach in Bloomington.

Unlike many Big Ten rivalries, Indiana and USC have met only four times on the football field.

The first meeting between the programs came in 1953, and then didn't play again until the 1967 season, where the matchup actually took place on January 1, 1968, in the Rose Bowl.

USC went on to win the national championship behind legendary running back O.J. Simpson, while Indiana put together one of the greatest seasons in school history.

The Hoosiers finished the regular season 9-1, earned a share of the Big Ten championship and made their first Rose Bowl appearance.

That season ultimately ended with a 14-3 loss to USC in Pasadena, marking the only Rose Bowl appearance in Indiana football history.

The 1967 season remains one of the most memorable in Indiana history, and the connection between the programs adds another layer to Saturday's matchup.

Of course, past results don't determine what happens on Saturday. The two programs entering this year's matchup are drastically different from the ones that last met more than 40 years ago.

Indiana enters the contest at 8-1 under head coach Curt Cignetti, who has transformed the Hoosiers into a legitimate Big Ten contender.

The Hoosiers have relied heavily on their defense, which ranks among the nation's best against the run, while their offense continues to work through questions at quarterback between Josh Hoover and Grant Wilson.

USC, meanwhile, enters the matchup at 7-2 following an impressive 30-18 victory over Ohio State. The Trojans have plenty of offensive firepower under head coach Lincoln Riley and will present another significant challenge for Indiana's defense.

The Hoosiers will also benefit from playing at Memorial Stadium, where Cignetti has established a difficult environment for visiting opponents.

Still, the history between these programs adds another layer to Saturday's matchup. USC will look to remain undefeated against Indiana, while the Hoosiers will attempt to earn their first victory over the Trojans and strengthen their position in the conference race.

With another chapter about to be written, Saturday will add to a series that has featured just four previous meetings but includes a connection to one of the most memorable seasons in Indiana football history.