Michigan State football 2026 game-by-game predictions: Michigan
Predicting every Michigan State football game for the 2026 season -- next up is a road rivalry game against the Michigan Wolverines
Michigan State football is gearing up for the upcoming 2026 season, with Pat Fitzgerald set to assume the head coaching role. After a four-year bowl drought, the Spartans are aiming to make a strong return, and The SpartansWire has provided game-by-game predictions for their schedule. The next matchup on their calendar is against Michigan on November 7, 2026, at the Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.
As the Wolverines enter this rivalry game with a new head coach, Pat Fitzgerald will be facing off against Kyle Whittingham for the first time. Both teams lost in the previous meeting, with Michigan State suffering a loss at UCLA and the Wolverines defeating Michigan State's Jonathan Smith. Michigan State is predicted to enter this game with a 5-3 record, while Michigan is expected to have a 6-2 overall record and 4-1 record in Big Ten play.
Given the wide gap between Michigan's ceiling and floor, The SpartansWire predicts Michigan to win the game 27-24, thanks to their bye week and Fitzgerald's ability to get the Spartans playing at their best.
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