Michigan State football ranked 16th in Big Ten preseason poll
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Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Michigan State football has been ranked 16th in the Cleveland.com Big Ten preseason poll, placing them near the bottom of the league ahead of only Rutgers and Purdue. The preseason poll, released just before Big Ten Media Days, identifies Ohio State as the favorite to win the conference, followed by Oregon and Indiana. Despite being projected low, Michigan State's schedule may be favorable with only two games against the top six teams in the poll. The team will begin its season aiming to improve its standing amidst a reportedly easier slate of opponents.
- •Michigan State is ranked 16th out of 18 teams in Big Ten.
- •Ohio State is the preseason favorite to win the conference.
- •Michigan State will only face two top six teams this season.
- •The Spartans will share the lower rankings with Rutgers and Purdue.
- •The poll was released just ahead of Big Ten Media Days.
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