Michigan State football ranks near top in schedule difficulty by ESPN FPI
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 11:25 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Michigan State football's upcoming schedule ranks as the 28th most difficult in the nation according to ESPN's Football Power Index. Among Big Ten teams, the Spartans have the 9th toughest schedule. They will avoid top teams such as Ohio State and USC, but face significant challenges, including a road game at Notre Dame and matches against Michigan, Oregon, and Washington. The ranking emphasizes the competitive of the Spartans' schedule for the season ahead.
- •Michigan State has the 28th toughest schedule nationally per ESPN FPI.
- •The Spartans rank 9th in schedule difficulty among Big Ten teams.
- •Key opponents include Notre Dame, Michigan, Oregon, and Washington.
- •Michigan State avoids playing Ohio State, Indiana, USC, and Penn State.
- 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Spartans rank near top of country in schedule difficulty by ESPN FPI
"How tough is Michigan State football's schedule this upcoming season? See where it ranked in ESPN's Football Power Index metric
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