Michigan State football faces Northwestern while basketball season begins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 5:32 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Michigan State football is set to play Northwestern on Saturday. Discussions among analysts suggest the Spartans have a chance against their upcoming opponent. Meanwhile, the MSU men's basketball team is preparing for an exhibition match against UConn on Tuesday following media day activities, with several storylines emerging as the season approaches.
- •MSU football will play Northwestern on Saturday.
- •Analysts are discussing chances for an upset.
- •MSU men's basketball has an exhibition against UConn scheduled for Tuesday.
- •Media day highlighted key storylines ahead of the basketball season.
- 5:32 PMYahoo Sports — Can MSU football upset Northwestern? Plus, basketball storylines | Spartan Speak
"Chris and Graham preview Saturday's MSU football game vs Northwestern, and talk hoops with the UConn exhibition game on Tuesday.
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