USC dominated Michigan State 45-31 behind Jayden Maiava's spectacular performance, including three touchdown passes and two rushing scores. The Trojans built a commanding 31-10 lead early in the third quarter before the Spartans mounted a brief comeback to pull within seven. USC slammed the door shut in the fourth with two crucial touchdown runs, rendering Aidan Chiles' 75-yard strike to Omari Kelly too little, too late.