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USC Overpowers Michigan 31-13, Recasts Itself as Physical and Disciplined

A breakout by King Miller with a disciplined defensive response spotlights depth ahead of Notre Dame.

Oct 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley (wearing white visor) celebrates along with defensive end coach Shaun Nua after kicker Ryon Sayeri (48) hit a 54-yard field goal in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Oct 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley celebrates after kicker Ryon Sayeri (48) hit a 54-yard field goal in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Oct 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore in the second half against the USC Trojans at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Trojans amassed 489 total yards and 224 rushing yards behind a patched offensive line that still controlled the trenches.
  • Redshirt freshman King Miller ran for 158 yards at 8.8 per carry with a touchdown as Waymond Jordan and Eli Sanders were sidelined.
  • Jayden Maiava threw for 265 yards and two touchdowns, with USC’s otherwise efficient night marred by two red-zone turnovers.
  • USC recorded three sacks, allowed none, and held Michigan to 13 points under D’Anton Lynn while committing just three penalties.
  • Lincoln Riley called USC “a tough-a**, physical program,” with the win setting up next week’s rivalry test at Notre Dame.