Michigan State and Eastern Michigan expect warm weather for Saturday afternoon game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 2:16 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Michigan State hosts Eastern Michigan at Spartan Stadium this Saturday with kickoff scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. Meteorologists expect warm conditions with temperatures near 82 degrees at the start of the game, which is approximately 10 degrees above the seasonal average. The forecast calls for partly to mostly cloudy skies with no chance of rain throughout the day. Wind speeds are expected to remain below 10 miles per hour, while humidity levels should hover around 55 percent. The Spartans enter the matchup with a 1-0 record following their season-opening win against Toledo. The Eastern Michigan Eagles arrive in East Lansing with a 1-1 record on the season. While the warm temperature may influence conditioning and team depth, officials do not expect significant weather-related impacts on the game play.
- •Michigan State plays Eastern Michigan at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday.
- •Kickoff temperatures are forecasted to reach 82 degrees in East Lansing.
- •The forecast calls for no rain and light winds under 10 miles per hour.
- •Michigan State holds a 1-0 record entering the home contest.
- 2:16 PMYahoo Sports — Weather forecast, impact for Michigan State-Eastern Michigan on Saturday
"Here's the weather forecast and potential impact for Saturday's matchup between the Spartans and Eagles
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