Michigan State’s football schedule is starting to take shape, and the Spartans now know when their homecoming game will hit the screen. The Oct. 10 matchup against Illinois is set for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff on FS1.
Before that, Michigan State has a Big Ten road test waiting this Saturday at Wisconsin. Head coach Pat Fitzgerald was at the podium Monday to preview the game, which is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET.
The Spartans also picked up some hardware over the weekend, with Michigan State men’s tennis receiving its Big Ten championship rings.
On the golf course, Michigan State men’s golf is off to a strong start at the Windon Memorial in Lake Forest, Ill. After one day at the Onwentsia Club, the Spartans sit in second place following rounds of 1-over par and 1-under par. McCoy Biagioli led the way with a 3-under par effort, good for a tie for fifth on the individual leaderboard.
Michigan State’s upcoming calendar is packed. On Thursday, men’s tennis is set for Battle In The Bay in San Francisco.
Friday brings men’s golf to The Indy at Forest Hills in Richmond, Ind., while women’s tennis hosts the Spartan Invite. Also on Friday, men’s tennis continues at Battle In The Bay and at the Hope College RSM Invite in Holland, Mich.
Friday’s action also includes field hockey against Indiana at 4 p.m. on BTN, hockey against Boston College in an exhibition at 5 p.m., softball against Lansing CC in an exhibition at 5 p.m., men’s basketball against Incarnate Word in an exhibition at 7 p.m., and volleyball at UCLA at 10 p.m. on B1G+.
Saturday’s slate features women’s tennis at the Spartan Invite, men’s tennis at both Battle In The Bay and the Hope College RSM Invite, football at Wisconsin at 12:30 p.m. on BTN, baseball against Michigan in an exhibition at 1 p.m. in Traverse City, Mich., and men’s soccer at UCLA at 9 p.m. on B1G+.
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Michigan State May Have Found A Portal Steal Up Front
Michigan States offensive line has had its share of issues early in the 2026 season, but Trent Fraley has given the Spartans something to build around in the middle. The transfer center has emerged as one of the teams most reliable up-front pieces, and Pro Football Network has graded him as the highest-rated center in college football through the first four weeks. For a unit still searching for consistency, that kind of steadiness matters.
Fraleys rise has also brought national attention with it, including early buzz as a Rimington Trophy front-runner. What makes the start even more notable is the path that got him here, since he arrived after being recognized as the best center in the FCS before making the jump to the FBS level. If Michigan State is going to settle its protection problems, the Spartans may already have found a rare portal addition who looks ready to anchor the line. [Read more 🡒]
Michigan State Suddenly Has A Worry It Didnt Need After Nebraska
Michigan State came out of its Big Ten opener with more than just a lopsided loss to Nebraska. The Spartans fell 31-13 to drop to 2-2, and the postgame numbers added another layer to the disappointment when Pro Football Focus released its defensive grades. Among the group, linebacker Jordan Hall drew the highest mark, while defensive tackle Ben Roberts, cornerback Charles Brantley, linebacker Dion Crawford and defensive tackle Mikeshun Beeler also showed up well enough to stand out in a rough afternoon.
The concern now is whether the defense can absorb what happened in Lincoln and move on cleanly. Halls performance was a bright spot, but his exit with an injury leaves Michigan State waiting on another piece of information it did not need this early in conference play. After a game like this, the Spartans are left not only sorting through the loss itself, but also the health questions that can change the outlook for the weeks ahead. [Read more 🡒]
Michigan State Just Got A Harsh Big Ten Reality Check
Nebraska left East Lansing looking every bit like a team ready to matter in the Big Ten, using a punishing defensive night and enough offense to pull away from Michigan State in a matchup that exposed how much work still sits ahead for the Spartans. The Cornhuskers stayed undefeated, got steady protection up front and leaned on Anthony Colandreas all-around contribution, while the defense kept setting the tone with pressure, turnovers and the kind of physical edge that can travel.
For Michigan State, the bigger concern is how little rhythm it found once the game tightened and Nebraska started dictating terms. The Huskers depth in the run game showed promise, but there are still questions about how the pieces fit as the schedule gets harder, and former player DeMoine Adams pointed to the defenses adaptability as a real strength to monitor as the season unfolds. [Read more 🡒]