LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Michigan State’s struggles in Piscataway continued on Tuesday night, but didn’t end in defeat. The No. 7-ranked Spartans survived an upset by Rutgers, winning 88-79 in overtime.

The Big Ten released its 2026 football schedule, and defending national champion Indiana will play Ohio State and Michigan back to back.

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The Big Ten Conference announced the 2026 football schedule for the Michigan State Spartans and new head coach Pat Fitzgerald. The schedule was released on Tuesday (Jan. 27) on the Big Ten Network. Michigan State’s three nonconference games are: Sept. 5 vs. Toledo, Sept. 12 vs. Eastern Michigan, and Sept. 19 at Notre Dame.

Breaking down what new Michigan State football coach Pat Fitzgerald added and lost from the transfer portal as the Spartans prep for spring practice.

The Spartans have gotten a commitment shortly after the team's Junior Day.

Michigan State football has offered a three-star offensive lineman from Illinois who has received interest from numerous big-time schools

Michigan State football has officially picked up their first recruit in the 2027 recruiting class, with their junior day event this past weekend paying dividends for the new staff in East Lansing. Savior Owens has announced his commitment to the Spartans staff, while going public on social media.

The Spartans are pursuing one of the top tight end prospects in the 2028 class.