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Final September 20, 2025 β€’ Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles
NCAAF PREVIEW β€’ September 20, 2025 Featured Matchup

Gridiron Matchup: Michigan State Spartans (3-1) takes on USC Trojans (4-0) at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles.

Michigan State Spartans
Visiting Side
Record 3-1
USC Trojans
Home Side
Record 4-0

Scoring

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 T
MIC 7 3 14 7 31
USC 10 14 7 14 45

Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play

Score 9:03
Ryon Sayeri 25 Yd Field Goal
Score 5:27
Chrishon McCray 42 Yd pass from Aidan Chiles (Martin Connington Kick)
Score 2:38
Jayden Maiava 15 Yd Run (Ryon Sayeri Kick)
Score 11:36
Makai Lemon 40 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Ryon Sayeri Kick)
Score 4:26
Martin Connington 29 Yd Field Goal
Score 0:37
Tanook Hines 7 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Ryon Sayeri Kick)
Score 11:22
Walker Lyons 10 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Ryon Sayeri Kick)
Score 5:58
Aidan Chiles 4 Yd Run (Martin Connington Kick)
Score 0:40
Jack Velling 1 Yd pass from Aidan Chiles (Martin Connington Kick)
Score 8:20
Makai Lemon 4 Yd Run (Ryon Sayeri Kick)
Score 2:57
Jayden Maiava 1 Yd Run (Ryon Sayeri Kick)
Score 2:39
Omari Kelly 75 Yd pass from Aidan Chiles (Martin Connington Kick)

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection
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Michigan State Spartans
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USC Trojans
Projected Score MIC 27 - USC 44
Data Confidence High
Data Used 5 of 5 categories
  • USC Trojans scoring offense aligns well against Michigan State Spartans defense.
  • USC Trojans offense moves the ball more consistently.
  • USC Trojans passing game has a favorable matchup.
  • USC Trojans rushing attack has the advantage.
Michigan State Spartans
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USC Trojans

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host USC Trojans plays on familiar turf at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles.
Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Why Michigan State Spartans Could Win

Michigan State Spartans will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.

Why USC Trojans Could Win

USC Trojans scoring offense aligns well against Michigan State Spartans defense.

Deciding Factor

USC Trojans offense moves the ball more consistently.

Game Details

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
67,614
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Consensus Pool

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Closed Poll
Michigan State Spartans (53.0%) USC Trojans (47.0%)
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