Michigan State defeats Eastern Michigan 35-7 in home victory
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Michigan State defeated Eastern Michigan 35-7 on September 12, 2026, improving to 2-0 under head coach Fitzgerald. The Spartans held a narrow 14-7 lead at halftime before outscoring the Eagles 21-0 in the second half. Cam Edwards recorded two rushing touchdowns, while quarterback Alessio Milivojevic threw for two scores to secure the win. The Michigan State defense held Eastern Michigan to negative six rushing yards during the final two quarters of play. The victory marks the team's second consecutive win to open the season. Michigan State now prepares for a matchup against Notre Dame.
- •Michigan State defeated Eastern Michigan with a final score of 35-7.
- •Cam Edwards finished the game with two rushing touchdowns.
- •Alessio Milivojevic threw two passing touchdowns to Charles Taplin and Frederick Moore.
- •The Michigan State defense held Eastern Michigan to negative six rushing yards in the second half.
- •Michigan State plays Notre Dame in the next game.
- 11:05 PMYahoo Sports — Instant Recap: Spartans blow out Eagles 35-7
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