Overview

• Kickoff is set for 11 p.m. ET at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on FOX, with streaming available via DirecTV and Fubo free trials and promotional Sling offers.
• Both teams enter 3-0, and USC is ranked No. 25 after opening conference play with a road win at Purdue.
• Michigan State cleared top targets Nick Marsh and Makhi Frazier to play, while eight Spartans are listed out, including right guard Luka Vincic, whom coach Jonathan Smith said is likely out for the season.
• Pregame betting lists USC as a heavy favorite at roughly 18 to 19 points, reflecting confidence in the Trojans’ offense and MSU’s absences.
• USC quarterback Jayden Maiava has 989 passing yards and six touchdowns through three games, while MSU’s Aidan Chiles has six passing scores and over 650 yards, and FOX assigned Jason Benetti and Robert Griffin III to the broadcast.