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MSU's 2026 Schedule Features Unique Friday Primetime Games
30 May
Summary
- Michigan State will host Toledo on Friday, September 4, 2026.
- Oregon will be the opponent for the November 20, 2026, home finale.
- Both games are scheduled for 8 p.m. Eastern kickoff on national television.
Michigan State's 2026 football schedule, under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald, includes two unique Friday night home games. The Spartans will open their season on Friday, September 4, 2026, at 8 p.m. Eastern time against Toledo on FS1. This game serves as Fitzgerald's introduction to the home crowd at Spartan Stadium, building on the program's history of success in Friday night season openers.
The home schedule concludes with a notable matchup against Oregon on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 8 p.m. Eastern on FOX. This late-season game provides a national primetime spotlight for Fitzgerald's first year, offering a significant late-season evaluation opportunity for the team.
