Michigan State Spartans at USC Trojans: September 20, 2025
The USC Trojans beat the Michigan State Spartans 45-31 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 20, 2025 (2025 season).
Most passing yards: Aidan Chiles (Michigan State Spartans, 212); Jayden Maiava (USC Trojans, 234). Most rushing yards: Makhi Frazier (Michigan State Spartans, 61); Waymond Jordan (USC Trojans, 157). Most receiving yards: Chrishon McCray (Michigan State Spartans, 48); Walker Lyons (USC Trojans, 12).
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State Spartans | 7 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 31 |
| USC Trojans | 10 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 45 |
Team comparison
| Team stats | MSU | USC |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 225 | 234 |
| Rushing yards | 112 | 289 |
| Rushing attempts | 32 | 40 |
| Completions | 13 | 20 |
| Pass attempts | 23 | 26 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | 0 | 2 |
What stood out
- Passing yards: Michigan State Spartans 225, USC Trojans 234.
- Rushing yards: Michigan State Spartans 112, USC Trojans 289.
- The USC Trojans' biggest edge came in the 2nd quarter (14-3).
Player lines
- Aidan Chiles (MSU QB): 12 CMP, 21 ATT, 212 PASS YDS, 3 PASS TD, 0 INT, 9 CAR, 31 RUSH YDS
- Brandon Tullis (MSU RB): 7 CAR, 16 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- Chrishon McCray (MSU WR): 2 REC, 48 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
- Makhi Frazier (MSU RB): 14 CAR, 61 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 1 REC, 2 REC YDS
- Nick Marsh (MSU WR): 2 REC, 28 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Jayden Maiava (USC QB): 20 CMP, 26 ATT, 234 PASS YDS, 3 PASS TD, 0 INT, 4 CAR, 31 RUSH YDS
- Tanook Hines (USC WR): 1 REC, 7 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
- Walker Lyons (USC TE): 2 REC, 12 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
- Waymond Jordan (USC RB): 18 CAR, 157 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 2 REC, 25 REC YDS
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Head-to-head
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- Michigan State Spartans' next game: Michigan State Spartans at Nebraska Cornhuskers, October 4, 2025
- USC Trojans' previous game: USC Trojans at Purdue Boilermakers, September 13, 2025
- USC Trojans' next game: USC Trojans at Illinois Fighting Illini, September 27, 2025
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