Overview

• Waymond Jordan ran for 157 yards and Makai Lemon posted 127 receiving yards plus a rushing touchdown in USC’s balanced attack.
• USC allowed 31 points and was flagged 10 times, with penalties helping Michigan State claw back in the third quarter before the Trojans pulled away.
• Play paused late in the first half as Spartans linebacker Wayne Matthews was stabilized and transported for hospital evaluation, with tests ongoing per the team.
• Michigan State lost starting linebacker Jordan Hall to a targeting ejection, while USC held out receiver Ja’Kobi Lane and saw left tackle Elijah Paige exit at halftime with an injury.
• MSU quarterback Aidan Chiles accounted for four touchdowns and 243 of the Spartans’ 333 yards; USC next visits Illinois on Sept. 27 after MSU’s bye week.