Total Yards
USC517
Michigan State333
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Michigan State at USC
Sep 21, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 4
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 45
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USC
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Passing Yards
USC234
Michigan State225
Rushing Yards
USC283
Michigan State108
Turnovers
USC1
Michigan State0
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature73°F
Wind9 mph SW
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
4.33
Postgame Win Probability
USC: 96.6%
Michigan State: 3.4%
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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USC28:42
Michigan State28:39
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
USC beats Michigan State 45-31
USC defeated Michigan State 45-31 in Week 4 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 517-333 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 45-31. Ryon Sayeri 25 yd FG GOOD came with 9:03 left in the first quarter, giving USC the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 517 total yards, 283 rushing yards, and 234 passing yards. Michigan State finished with 333 total yards, including 108 on the ground and 225 through the air.
USC converted 8-11 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, USC led 24-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jayden Maiava pass complete to Makai Lemon for 40 yds for a TD (Ryon Sayeri KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Ryon Sayeri 25 yd FG GOOD (USC led 3-0 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Aidan Chiles pass complete to Chrishon McCray for 42 yds for a TD (Martin Connington KICK) (Michigan State led 7-3 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
Jayden Maiava run for 15 yds for a TD (Ryon Sayeri KICK) (USC led 10-7 over Michigan State).
Field Goal Good
Martin Connington 29 yd FG GOOD (Michigan State led 10-17 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Jayden Maiava pass complete to Makai Lemon for 40 yds for a TD (Ryon Sayeri KICK) (USC led 17-7 over Michigan State).
Passing Touchdown
Jayden Maiava pass complete to Tanook Hines for 7 yds for a TD (Ryon Sayeri KICK) (USC led 24-10 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-31
USC defeated Michigan State.
Total yards
517-333
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
283
USC averaged 7.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
234
USC averaged 9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-11
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-11
Michigan State's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | USC | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 517 | 333 |
| Passing Yards | 234 | 225 |
| Rushing Yards | 283 | 108 |
| First Downs | 27 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-11 | 5-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-67 | 5-48 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-26 | 13-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 28:42 | 28:39 |