USC at Michigan State
Saturday, October 3, 1964 Share
Michigan State beat No. 2 USC 17–7. It was their second meeting; after it, the series stood even at 1–1.
FinalHigh 68°F, low 44°FAttendance 70,102
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
USC 54% to win. Michigan State pulled the upset.
The series
Every USC–Michigan State gameUSC leads 5–4 in nine meetings, counting the seven 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
USC
- Next gamevs. Texas A&MOct. 10, 1964
- SeasonUSC in 1964
- ProgramUSC history and records
Michigan State
- Next gamevs. MichiganOct. 10, 1964
- SeasonMichigan State in 1964
- ProgramMichigan State history and records