Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

USC Trojans vs Michigan State Spartans

Preview · updated September 20, 2026 · 2025–26 season

USC Trojans

Trojans

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— home · — away

9th in pac12

Head coach Brad Keller

Michigan State Spartans

Spartans

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— home · — away

11th in big10

Head coach Kristen Kelsay

Storylines

Momentum — USC took the last meeting by 3 and can build on it.
Even rivalry — the recent series is deadlocked 2-2.

Stakes9th in pac12

Players to watch

USC

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MSU

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Team comparison · per game

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Series & head-to-head

Series (ESPN era)series tied 2-2 (since 2006-07)

Last meetingNov 26, 2025: MSU 0 — USC 3 (W: USC)

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