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2026 college football program hub
The short version
Michigan State football in 2026
Michigan State is 2-3 through 5 completed games: 2 wins, 3 losses.
Latest confirmed result: Michigan State lost to Wisconsin Badgers, 3-31, on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Michigan State plays next against Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at home in East Lansing, Michigan. Kickoff is 12:00 PM EDT. TV coverage is TBD.
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Michigan State football pages
2026 season
Big Ten football
2-3 current recordHead coach
Pat Fitzgerald
Leading the Michigan State Spartans through the 2026 season.
Program profile
East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State
2026 roster snapshot
A face from the MSU roster
Program background · Reviewed 2026-10-06
Roster and the 2026 staff
Pat Fitzgerald leads the staff, with Nick Sheridan on offense and Joe Rossi on defense. The coaches tab includes the school's named on-field assistants and their specific roles.
The roster tab lists 109 players, keeping the published numbers, positions, eligibility and measurements when available. This is a dated roster listing, not a depth chart or an availability report.
Program background · Reviewed 2026-10-06
Home games and previous seasons
Michigan State Spartans plays at Spartan Stadium. The 2025 team finished 4-8; that prior-season record is kept separate from the 2026 standings.
The history page provides program milestones and venue context. Current dates, scores and future opponents belong to the 2026 schedule page.
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More on MSU
Players
Roster
Published player records by position group, with available class years, measurements, and hometowns.
Staff
Coaches
Pat Fitzgerald and the published staff directory.
Numbers
Season stats
Confirmed results, points scored and allowed, and per-game scoring averages.
Archive
Program history
Championships, milestones, and the program’s history.
League
Big Ten
The rest of the conference and how the title race is shaping up.
Nearby
Teams in Michigan
Other programs in the same state, if you follow more than one.
FAQ
MSU frequently asked questions
What is the MSU 2026 football record?
Michigan State is 2-3 through 5 completed games: 2 wins, 3 losses.
When does MSU play next?
Michigan State plays next against Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at home in East Lansing, Michigan. Kickoff is 12:00 PM EDT. TV coverage is TBD.
Who coaches Michigan State?
Pat Fitzgerald is the head coach.
What conference does MSU play in?
Michigan State competes in the Big Ten.
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