USC at Michigan State
Monday, September 7, 1987 Share
Michigan State beat No. 19 USC 27–13. It was their sixth meeting; after it, USC led the series 4–2.
FinalAttendance 77,922
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan State 58% to win. Michigan State pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every USC–Michigan State gameUSC leads 5–4 in nine meetings, counting the three 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. Boston CollegeSept. 19, 1987
- SeasonUSC in 1987
- ProgramUSC history and records
Michigan State
- Next gameat Notre DameSept. 19, 1987
- SeasonMichigan State in 1987
- ProgramMichigan State history and records