USC at Michigan State
Saturday, September 30, 1967 Share
No. 2 USC beat Michigan State 21–17. It was their third meeting; after it, USC led the series 2–1.
FinalHigh 51°F, low 39°F, 0.13 in. of rainAttendance 75,287
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan State 59% to win. USC won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every USC–Michigan State gameUSC leads 5–4 in nine meetings, counting the six 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. StanfordOct. 7, 1967
- SeasonUSC in 1967
- ProgramUSC history and records
Michigan State
- Next gamevs. WisconsinOct. 7, 1967
- SeasonMichigan State in 1967
- ProgramMichigan State history and records