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Michigan State Spartans open 2026 season against Toledo Rockets

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Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Michigan State Spartans open 2026 season against Toledo Rockets
Summary

Michigan State football is set to begin its 2026 season on September 4 against the Toledo Rockets at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. This matchup marks the second meeting between the two programs, with Michigan State winning the first game 58-0 in 1925. Under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald, the Spartans look to end a four-year bowl drought, while Toledo is also starting a new era with coach Mike Jacobs. Predictions for the game suggest a solid performance from Michigan State, with a projected score of 31-13 in favor of the Spartans, though a competitive matchup is anticipated.

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Status Watch
  • •Game scheduled for September 4, 2026, at Spartan Stadium.
  • •Michigan State and Toledo last faced each other in 1925.
  • •Pat Fitzgerald makes his debut as Spartans head coach.
  • •Toledo is also starting a new head coach, Mike Jacobs.
  • •Predicted outcome favors Michigan State with a score of 31-13.
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What they're saying
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Predicting every Michigan State football game for the 2026 season -- next up is the regular season finale against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

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Predicting every Michigan State football game for the 2026 season -- next up is a home conference game against the Northwestern Wildcats

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Predicting every Michigan State football game for the 2026 season -- next up is a home conference game against the Washington Huskies

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