Overview

• Jayden Maiava accounted for five touchdowns, going 20-of-26 passing for 234 yards with three scores and two rushing TDs as USC moved to 4-0 and converted 8 of 12 third downs.
• Michigan State surrendered 355 yards in the first half and 517 overall, with no sacks or tackles for loss as explosive plays repeatedly broke through.
• Linebacker Wayne Matthews III left on a stretcher and was taken to a hospital, and fellow linebacker Jordan Hall was ejected for targeting, leaving MSU shorthanded on defense.
• MSU cut the deficit to 31-24 entering the fourth quarter after an 11-play, 87-yard touchdown drive and an Armorian Smith forced fumble that set up another score.
• Aidan Chiles threw three touchdowns without an interception and added a rushing score, while Makhi Frazier contributed 61 rushing yards in his return from a recent foot issue.