Week 7
Final
1961 Big 10
ILL USC
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Illinois | 0 | 9 | .000 |
 Indiana | 2 | 7 | .222 |
 Iowa | 5 | 4 | .556 |
 Michigan | 6 | 3 | .667 |
 Michigan State | 7 | 2 | .778 |
 Minnesota | 8 | 2 | .800 |
 Northwestern | 4 | 5 | .444 |
 Purdue | 6 | 3 | .667 |
 Wisconsin | 6 | 3 | .667 |
 Ohio State | 8 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 California | 1 | 8 | .111 |
 USC | 4 | 5 | .444 |
 Stanford | 4 | 6 | .400 |
 Washington | 5 | 4 | .556 |
 UCLA | 7 | 4 | .636 |
Game Summary
The USC Trojans emerged victorious over the Illinois Fighting Illini, 14 to 10, on October 28, 1961.