USC Trojans vs UCLA Bruins: the Victory Bell

Playing for the Victory Bell

A 295-pound locomotive bell that set off a prank war between UCLA and USC, then became their trophy.

Holder

USC

All-time series

USC 52-34-7

Trophy era

USC 47-34-4

First awarded

1942

Series records as of the end of the 2025 season.

• The bell weighs 295 pounds and started out on a Southern Pacific locomotive.
• Whoever holds the bell repaints its carriage: blue at UCLA, cardinal at USC.
• USC's student body bought a half-share in the bell for $150 as part of the 1942 deal that made it a trophy.