2026 Michigan State Football Schedule Revealed
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Michigan State fans can officially start circling dates on the calendar.
The Spartans’ full 2026 football schedule was released Tuesday as part of the Big Ten Network’s conference-wide unveiling, giving a first look at what will be a pivotal first season under head coach Pat Fitzgerald.
The slate features a mix of traditional Big Ten rivals, marquee road trips, and a challenging midseason stretch that could define Michigan State’s postseason hopes.
Here’s how the 2026 schedule shapes up:
2026 Michigan State Football Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 5 | Toledo | Home |
| Sept. 12 | Eastern Michigan | Home |
| Sept. 19 | Notre Dame | Away |
| Sept. 26 | Nebraska | Home |
| Oct. 3 | Wisconsin | Away |
| Oct. 10 | Illinois | Home |
| Oct. 17 | Northwestern | Home |
| Oct. 24 | UCLA | Away |
| Oct. 31 | BYE | — |
| Nov. 7 | Michigan | Away |
| Nov. 14 | Washington | Home |
| Nov. 21 | Oregon | Home |
| Nov. 28 | Rutgers | Away |
The season opens with two in-state matchups against Toledo and Eastern Michigan, giving the Spartans a chance to build momentum before a high-profile trip to South Bend to face Notre Dame in Week 3.
Conference play ramps up quickly after that, with back-to-back road games at Wisconsin and UCLA, followed by the always-intense rivalry showdown against Michigan in Ann Arbor on November 7.
November will be especially demanding, as Michigan State hosts both Washington and Oregon in consecutive weeks before closing the regular season on the road at Rutgers.
With a bye week perfectly placed at the end of October, Fitzgerald and his staff will have a chance to reset before the rivalry and playoff-positioning portion of the schedule begins.
In short, the 2026 calendar sets the stage for a statement season in East Lansing — one that will test the Spartans early, challenge them late, and offer plenty of nationally relevant moments along the way.
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