Michigan State at USC
Saturday, September 30, 1972 Share
No. 1 USC beat Michigan State 51–6. It was their fourth meeting; after it, USC led the series 3–1.
FinalHigh 91°F, low 66°FAttendance 63,934
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
USC 74% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Michigan State–USC gameUSC leads 5–4 in nine meetings, counting the five 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 gamevs. Notre DameOct. 7, 1972
- SeasonMichigan State in 1972
- ProgramMichigan State history and records
USC
- Next gameat StanfordOct. 7, 1972
- SeasonUSC in 1972
- ProgramUSC history and records