Michigan State vs USC
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USC leads the series.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | USC win | Los Angeles | L | 31-45 |
| 1990 * | Michigan State win | Neutral | W | 17-16 |
| 1987 * | Michigan State win | Neutral | W | 20-17 |
| 1987 | Michigan State win | East Lansing | W | 27-13 |
| 1978 | USC win | Los Angeles | L | 9-30 |
| 1972 | USC win | Los Angeles | L | 6-51 |
| 1967 | USC win | East Lansing | L | 17-21 |
| 1964 | Michigan State win | East Lansing | W | 17-7 |
| 1963 | USC win | Los Angeles | L | 10-13 |
* postseason meeting
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1963.
See the Michigan State vs USC rivalry breakdown for by-decade splits, trends and the next meeting.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Michigan State and USC?
Michigan State is 4-5 against USC across 9 meetings on record since 1963. USC leads the series.
When did Michigan State last play USC?
They last met in 2025, a 31-45 loss for Michigan State.