Michigan State prepares for final game against Rutgers this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:54 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Rutgers football team will host the Michigan State Spartans in their final game of the 2026 season at SHI Stadium. Head coach Pat Fitzgerald leads the Spartans into a new season following a 4-8 record in 2025. This game marks a shift in rivalry for Rutgers, previously facing Maryland in Rivalry Week. Key returning players for Michigan State include linebackers Jordan Hall and defensive end Ben Roberts, while the team faces challenges with a rebuilt offensive line and a lack of established receivers. The matchup is set for November 28, 2026.
- •Rutgers will play Michigan State on November 28, 2026.
- •Michigan State ended the 2025 season with a 4-8 record.
- •Key returners include LB Jordan Hall and DL Ben Roberts.
- •The Spartans are rebuilding their offensive line and pass-catching group.
- •Pat Fitzgerald enters his first season as head coach of Michigan State.
- 2:54 PMYahoo Sports — Rutgers Football 2026 Opponent Preview: Michigan State
"The final game of the season will come against the Spartans.
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