USC vs. Michigan State
Monday, December 31, 1990, John Hancock Bowl Share
No. 22 Michigan State beat No. 21 USC 17–16. It was their eighth meeting; after it, the series stood even at 4–4.
FinalTV: CBSAttendance 50,562
MVP Courtney Hawkins (WR, Michigan State)Wikipedia
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
USC 53% to win. Michigan State pulled the upset.
The series
Every USC–Michigan State gameUSC leads 5–4 in nine meetings, counting the one 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. MemphisSept. 2, 1991
- SeasonUSC in 1990
- ProgramUSC history and records
Michigan State
- Next gamevs. Central MichiganSept. 14, 1991
- SeasonMichigan State in 1990
- ProgramMichigan State history and records