Good morning, Spartans! Matt Gulbin is paving the way for the Spartans in the trenches.

What else do we have brewing today?

🏈 Undefeated showdown
🏑 Conference opener
💚 And much, much more

🔼 Undefeated Showdown. The 3-0 Spartans are hitting the road to take on No. 25 USC in a Saturday night showdown. MSU brings a three-game winning streak over the Trojans into the clash, which is scheduled for an 11 p.m. ET kick-off at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The game will air nationally on FOX. It’s the ninth all-time meeting between Michigan State and USC, and the first time the two teams will face each other as part of Big Ten play. Full preview here.

🔼 A Draw. MSU women’s soccer played No. 4 UCLA to a hard-fought 1-1 draw last night. The Spartans got a goal from Kennedy Bell in the first half to open the scoring, while Noelle Henning posted six saves for MSU.

Next up? Michigan State hosts ranked USC women’s soccer at De Martin Stadium at 1 p.m.

🔼 Next Up. Michigan State men’s soccer is back at it, this time taking on Ohio State at home this evening at 7 p.m. ET. The Spartans own the all-time series against the Buckeyes with a 29-27-4 advantage. Full preview here.

🔼 Conference Opener. Michigan State field hockey is set to open conference play this weekend, traveling to Ann Arbor to take on No. 8-ranked Michigan on Friday at 6 p.m. ET. On Sunday, MSU will battle Miami (Ohio) in Oxford with a 1 p.m. ET game start. Full preview here.

🔼 Mark Your Calendars. The Big Ten conference schedule is in for Michigan State men’s and women’s hoops! Check out where both squads will be playing this season, and don’t forget to grab your season tickets so you don’t miss a minute of the action on the hardwood.

🎟️ Men’s Schedule
📅 Women’s Schedule

💚 ONE BIG THING

🔼 This is State — Episode 2. "This is State," presented by Farm Bureau Insurance, gives you an inside look at the season of Michigan State Football.

Every player has a number, and every number has a story. In Episode Two, hear the stories behind the numbers and story of Hall of Famer George Blaha, the voice of MSU football for 49 years.

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📅 UPCOMING SCHEDULE

*All times ET

Friday, September 19
🏑 Field Hockey at Michigan @ 6 p.m.
🏐 Volleyball vs. Bowling Green @ 6 p.m. | B1G+
⚽️ Men’s Soccer vs. Ohio State @ 7 p.m. | B1G+

Saturday, September 20
🎾 Men’s Tennis at ITA All-American Championship (Tulsa, Okla.)
🎾 Women’s Tennis at ITA All-American Championship (Cary, N.C.)
🏐 Volleyball vs. SIUE @ 6 p.m. | B1G+
🏈 Football at USC @ 11 p.m. | FOX

Sunday, September 21
🎾 Men’s Tennis at ITA All-American Championship (Tulsa, Okla.)
🎾 Women’s Tennis at ITA All-American Championship (Cary, N.C.)
🏑 Field Hockey at Miami (Ohio) @ 1 p.m.
⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. USC @ 1 p.m. | B1G+

💚 Have a great weekend, everyone!