USC vs Michigan State
USC5series9 meetings
4Michigan State
USC leads the series.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | USC win | Los Angeles | W | 45-31 |
| 1990 * | Michigan State win | Neutral | L | 16-17 |
| 1987 * | Michigan State win | Neutral | L | 17-20 |
| 1987 | Michigan State win | East Lansing | L | 13-27 |
| 1978 | USC win | Los Angeles | W | 30-9 |
| 1972 | USC win | Los Angeles | W | 51-6 |
| 1967 | USC win | East Lansing | W | 21-17 |
| 1964 | Michigan State win | East Lansing | L | 7-17 |
| 1963 | USC win | Los Angeles | W | 13-10 |
* postseason meeting
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1963.
See the USC vs Michigan State 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 USC and Michigan State?
USC is 5-4 against Michigan State across 9 meetings on record since 1963. USC leads the series.
When did USC last play Michigan State?
They last met in 2025, a 45-31 win for USC.