Week 5
Final
1996 Pac-12
USC HOU
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 California | 6 | 6 | .500 |
 UCLA | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Oregon | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 Oregon State | 2 | 9 | .182 |
 USC | 6 | 6 | .500 |
 Stanford | 7 | 5 | .583 |
 Washington | 9 | 3 | .750 |
 Washington State | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Arizona State | 11 | 1 | .917 |
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 Houston | 7 | 5 | .583 |
 Louisville | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Memphis | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 Southern Miss | 8 | 3 | .727 |
 Tulane | 2 | 9 | .182 |
Game Summary
The Houston Cougars fell to the USC Trojans, 26 to 9, on September 21, 1996.