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One of the latest games in Michigan State football history is about to get underway, as the Spartans look to pull off a road upset against theMSU is 3-0 and is opening up its Big Ten schedule here. USC is also unbeaten at 3-0 and won its first conference game against Purdue last week, 33-17.
Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava throws the ball against the Missouri State Bears in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images, entered the AP Poll for a reason. USC got a relatively stress-free win over Purdue last week on the road and won its first two games of the year against Group of Five teams by 60 and 39, respectively. One big reason for that USC boasts one of the best offenses in the country, if not the best. The Trojans' 604 yards per game entering Saturday is at the very top of the FBS and their 55 points per game is second.has been the best quarterback in the Big Ten so far. He leads the conference with 989 passing yards in just three games with six passing touchdowns and no interceptions. He's also got an elite duo of receivers to throw to inUSC has also been fantastic at running the ball. As a team, the Trojans are averaging 7.1 yards per rush and have had a dozen touchdowns on the ground already. The two guys that will likely get the most carries areAug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Missouri State Bears defensive lineman Andrew Link celebrates after a sack against the Missouri State Bears in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The other side of the ball hasn't had the gaudy numbers that the offense has, but it's been quite steady. USC hasn't allowed more than 20 points through three games this season. For the Trojans, there are two things that they do really well: force turnovers and get to the quarterback. USC has gotten seven takeaways and 14 sacks already this year.Michigan State's Nick Marsh celebrates a first down after a catch against Ohio State during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. / Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesMay 1, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General view of Southern California Trojans football helmet and the Olympic torch at the peristyle end of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images, and be sure to share your thoughts on the game versus USC when you join our community group, Go Green Go White,A 2025 graduate from Michigan State University, Cotsonika brings a wealth of experience covering the Spartans from Rivals and On3 to his role as Michigan State Spartans Beat Writer on SI. At Michigan State, he was also a member of the world-renowned Spartan marching band for two seasons.
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