Fighting Illini 17, Trojans 49
Final · THE ROSE BOWL GAME PRESENTED BY CITI AT PASADENA CA · Rose Bowl · Attendance 93,923
2007 FBS playoffs: bracket and every series →| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ILL | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
 USC | 14 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 49 |
The USC Trojans beat the Illinois Fighting Illini 49-17 on Jan 1, 2008 in the playoffs at Rose Bowl.
Top performers
Eddie McGee threw for 56 yards, 1 touchdown and 0 interceptions for the Fighting Illini.
Rashard Mendenhall ran for 155 yards on 17 carries.
John David Booty threw for 255 yards, 3 touchdowns and 1 interception for the Trojans.
Joe McKnight ran for 125 yards on 10 carries.
Before and after
- Fighting Illini · 2007 season · Previous Nov 17, 2007: NU 22, ILL 41
- Trojans · 2007 season · Previous Dec 1, 2007: UCLA 7, USC 24
Other Fighting Illini vs Trojans games
| Date | Game | Score | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | USC at ILL | 32-34 | Regular |