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Michigan State lost to USC 45-31, marking the Spartans' first defeat of the season.

Several key Michigan State players, including linebacker Wayne Matthews III, left the game with injuries.

Despite trailing by 21 points in the third quarter, the Spartans rallied to close the gap to seven.

LOS ANGELES – The way Aidan Chiles saw it, there was no chance Michigan State football would lose.

Not after watching teammate after teammate leave the field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with injuries. Not down 21 points in the third quarter. Not even down two touchdowns in the waning minutes as USC responded to the Spartans ’ resolve.

“I thought we were gonna win the game the whole game,” Chiles said. “Until the clock hits zeros.”

Time eventually ran out on Chiles and

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