How to Watch USC vs. Michigan State: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 20, 2025

Updated Sep. 20, 2025 9:28 p.m. ET

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Jayden Maiava and the USC Trojans (3-0) are in action on Saturday at 11 p.m. ET against the Michigan State Spartans (3-0) at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. This matchup will be airing on FOX.

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How to Watch USC vs. Michigan State

When: Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11 p.m. ET
Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California
TV Channel: FOX
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

USC's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Missouri State	W 73-13
9/6/2025	vs. Georgia Southern	W 59-20
9/13/2025	at Purdue	W 33-17
9/20/2025	vs. Michigan State	-
9/27/2025	at Illinois	-
10/11/2025	vs. Michigan	-
10/18/2025	at Notre Dame	-
11/1/2025	at Nebraska	-
11/7/2025	vs. Northwestern	-
11/15/2025	vs. Iowa	-
11/22/2025	at Oregon	-
11/29/2025	vs. UCLA	-

USC 2025 Stats & Insights

USC has the 57th-ranked defense this year (319.3 yards allowed per game), and has been better offensively, ranking second-best with a tally of 604 yards per game.
USC owns the 95th-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards (233 allowed per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking fourth-best with 364 passing yards per game.
The Trojans rank 38th in scoring defense this season (16.7 points allowed per game), but they've been shining on offense, ranking second-best in the FBS with 55 points per game.
The Trojans have been firing on all cylinders in the running game this season, as they rank 16th-best in rushing offense (240 rushing yards per game) and 22nd-best in rushing defense (86.3 rushing yards allowed per game).
USC has the 45th-ranked defense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (32.6% third-down conversion rate allowed), and has been more effective on offense, ranking 21st-best with a 51.7% third-down percentage.
The Trojans have the 12th-best turnover margin in college football at +5, forcing seven turnovers (11th in the FBS) while turning it over two times (20th in the FBS).

USC 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jayden Maiava	QB	989 YDS (68.6%) / 6 TD / 0 INT 24 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 8 RUSH YPG
Waymond Jordan	RB	286 YDS / 3 TD / 95.3 YPG / 7.3 YPC
Makai Lemon	WR	16 REC / 311 YDS / 2 TD / 103.7 YPG
Eli Sanders	RB	160 YDS / 2 TD / 53.3 YPG / 7 YPC 4 REC / 88 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 29.3 REC YPG
Eric Gentry	LB	10 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 SACK
Bishop Fitzgerald	DB	5 TKL / 0 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD
Kameryn Fountain	DL	5 TKL / 3 TFL / 2.5 SACK
Anthony Lucas	DL	4 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK

Michigan State's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/29/2025	vs. Western Michigan	W 23-6
9/6/2025	vs. Boston College	W 42-40
9/13/2025	vs. Youngstown State	W 41-24
9/20/2025	at USC	-
10/4/2025	at Nebraska	-
10/11/2025	vs. UCLA	-
10/18/2025	at Indiana	-
10/25/2025	vs. Michigan	-
11/1/2025	at Minnesota	-
11/15/2025	vs. Penn State	-
11/22/2025	at Iowa	-
11/29/2025	vs. Maryland	-

Michigan State 2025 Stats & Insights

Michigan State ranks 73rd with 386.7 total yards per game on offense, and it ranks 64th with 337.7 total yards surrendered per contest on defense.
Michigan State ranks 76th in passing yards per game (218.7), but it has been less productive defensively, ranking 16th-worst in the FBS with 273.3 passing yards conceded per contest.
The Spartans rank 47th in the FBS with 35.3 points per contest on offense, and they rank 71st with 23.3 points ceded per game on defense.
The Spartans' run defense has been leading the way for the team, as they rank 10th-best in the FBS with 64.3 rushing yards conceded per contest. In terms of offense, they are putting up 168 rushing yards per game, which ranks 66th.
With a 42.9% third-down conversion percentage on offense, Michigan State ranks 55th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 86th, surrendering a 38.5% third-down rate.
At -1, the Spartans have the 84th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with three forced turnovers (79th in the FBS) and four turnovers committed (65th in the FBS).

Michigan State 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Aidan Chiles	QB	656 YDS (71.6%) / 6 TD / 1 INT 123 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 41 RUSH YPG
Nick Marsh	WR	16 REC / 194 YDS / 3 TD / 64.7 YPG
Makhi Frazier	RB	206 YDS / 2 TD / 68.7 YPG / 4.8 YPC
Brandon Tullis	RB	112 YDS / 2 TD / 37.3 YPG / 6.2 YPC
Jordan Hall	LB	26 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK
Wayne Matthews III	LB	23 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Malik Spencer	DB	11 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Armorion Smith	DB	9 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD