# Michigan State 2026 football season

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/michigan-state-2026-football-season
> Updated: 2026-09-17T09:11:01.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Michigan State Spartans’ 2026 football season includes a series of notable matchups. Early in the season, the team is scheduled for a non-conference game against the No. 3-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish on September 19. Both teams enter that contest with 2-0 records, with Michigan State relying on a balanced offense and a top-15 national defense.

Looking ahead to the mid-season, the schedule features a home game against Northwestern on October 17, followed by a road game against UCLA on October 24. Following a bye week, the Spartans are set to travel to Ann Arbor to face Michigan on November 7.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: Michigan State to face Notre Dame in non-conference matchup

Undefeated Michigan State prepares to face No. 3 Notre Dame in a non-conference college football matchup on September 19, 2026, in South Bend, Indiana.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michigan-state-to-face-notre-dame-in-non-conference-matchup

### 2026-08-24: Michigan State 2026 football schedule highlights key matchups

Michigan State’s 2026 football schedule includes key matchups against Northwestern, UCLA, and Michigan during the mid-season stretch.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michigan-state-2026-football-schedule-highlights-key-matchups

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