Michigan State at USC
Friday, October 4, 1963 Share
No. 8 USC beat Michigan State 13–10. It was their first meeting; after it, USC led the series 1–0.
FinalHigh 71°F, low 63°F
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
USC 61% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Michigan State–USC gameUSC leads 5–4 in nine meetings, counting the eight since this game.
| 2025 | USC 45, Michigan State 31 | |
| 1990 | Michigan State 17, USC 16 | John Hancock Bowl |
| 1987 | Michigan State 20, USC 17 | Rose Bowl |
| 1987 | Michigan State 27, USC 13 | |
| 1978 | USC 30, Michigan State 9 | |
| 1972 | USC 51, Michigan State 6 |
Around this game
Michigan State
- Next gameat MichiganOct. 12, 1963
- SeasonMichigan State in 1963
- ProgramMichigan State history and records
USC
- Next gameat Notre DameOct. 12, 1963
- SeasonUSC in 1963
- ProgramUSC history and records