Football

USC football vs. Michigan State 092025

USC football players hold hands to their heads in imitations of shark fins; they wear cardinal and gold football uniforms.
The 'Jaws' theme plays in the Coliseum to indicate that the 'sharks' are out for USC. (Photo by Mary Elisabeth)
USC football players hold hands to their heads in imitations of shark fins; they wear cardinal and gold football uniforms.
The 'Jaws' theme plays in the Coliseum to indicate that the 'sharks' are out for USC. (Photo by Mary Elisabeth)
USC football players stand on field with arms outstretched to amp up the Coliseum crowd. They wear cardinal and gold football uniforms.
USC's defense led FBS in sacks (14) coming into the weekend. (Photo by Mary Elisabeth)
Aidan Chiles (2) holds the football in his left arm and rushes into the USC endzone as a referee watches. He wears a white and green MSU football uniform.
Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles runs into the USC endzone. (Photo by Mary Elisabeth)
Eight USC students stand in the student section with the field in the background. They are all painted red with yellow letters; each is painted with one of the letters in the term 'T-H-I-C-C-S-I-X'.
USC students celebrate Jamaal Jarrett's 'Thicc Six' against Purdue last weekend. (Photo by Mary Elisabeth)
Makai Lemon (6) stands on the sideline in full USC football uniform.
Makai Lemon had a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown in the win over the Spartans. (Photo by Mary Elisabeth)
Eli Sanders (1) cuts up the field with football in hand. He is pursued by Michigan State defenders.
Eli Sanders has been a crucial piece in USC's run-heavy offense. (Photo by Mary Elisabeth)
Malik Spencer (43) kneels on the field. He wears a white and green MSU football uniform.
MSU's defense wasn't able to contain USC's explosive run play. (Photo by Mary Elisabeth)
Jayden Maiava (14) sneaks the ball up the football field. He wears a cardinal and gold USC football uniform.
Maiava showed he wasn't afraid to get his yards on the ground against the Spartans. (Photo by Mary Elisabeth)
Tanook Hines (16) lines up against a Michigan State defender. The rest of the team can be seen at the line of scrimmage in the background.
Freshman wideout Tanook Hines played an important role for USC in junior receiver Ja'Kobi Lane's absence. (Photo by Mary Elisabeth)
Michigan State platers kneel on their sideline wearing white and green football uniforms.
Michigan State linebacker Wayne Matthews was injured during the game against USC. (Photo by Mary Elisabeth)
Jayden Maiava (14) prepares to take the snap from the USC center. Other players (all wearing football uniforms) can be seen surrounding him.
Jayden Maiava threw for three touchdowns and ran for one against Michigan State. (Photo by Mary Elisabeth)

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