East Lansing
Michigan State
RECORD
2-3
CONFERENCE
Big Ten
PF / PA
91/116
Last 15 games
4-11 in the last 15 · 21.4 scored · 28.6 allowed WON 41-24 scored 41 · allowed 24 See game LOST 31-45 scored 31 · allowed 45 See game LOST 27-38 scored 27 · allowed 38 See game LOST 13-38 scored 13 · allowed 38 See game LOST 13-38 scored 13 · allowed 38 See game LOST 20-31 scored 20 · allowed 31 See game LOST 20-23 scored 20 · allowed 23 See game LOST 10-28 scored 10 · allowed 28 See game LOST 17-20 scored 17 · allowed 20 See game WON 38-28 scored 38 · allowed 28 See game WON 30-20 scored 30 · allowed 20 See game WON 35-7 scored 35 · allowed 7 See game LOST 10-27 scored 10 · allowed 27 See game LOST 13-31 scored 13 · allowed 31 See game LOST 3-31 scored 3 · allowed 31 See game
Points scored, win Points scored, loss Points allowed
Data highlights
All-time record
622-457-31
.574 since 1898
Best season
9-0
1952
10-win seasons
9
Latest 2021
Winning seasons
62
of 121 completed
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2Cam FancherQB10Kayd CoffmanQB11Alessio MilivojevicQB15Leo HannanQB23Peyton BabbittQB0Cam EdwardsRB Head coach
Head coachPat Fitzgerald Head coach since2026
Record at Michigan State2-3
Seasons1
Bowl trips0
Season stats
Points per game18.2 18th
Points allowed23.2 12th
Total yards per game305.6 18th
Yards per play4.5 18th
Rush yards per game123.6 15th
Season
Unit
Offense
54 players
Defense
51 players
Special teams
6 players| No | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 37 |  Liam Boyd | PK |
| 85 | Stephen Gonzales | PK |
| 9 | Rhys Dakin | P |
| 49 | Alex Weeks | P |
| 50 | Nick Duzansky | LS |
| 53 | Trey Serauskis | LS |
Rosters from CollegeFootballData, by season. Pick a year above.
Recent results
2026-10-03 FINAL L
Michigan State 3 : 31
Wisconsin
3 : 31 Wisconsin 2026-09-26 FINAL L
Nebraska 
31 : 13 Michigan State
31 : 13 Michigan State 2026-09-12 FINAL W
Eastern Michigan 
7 : 35 Michigan State
7 : 35 Michigan State 
28 2025-11-22 FINAL L
Michigan State 17 : 20
Iowa
17 : 20 Iowa 
28
2025-10-25 FINAL L
Michigan 31 : 20 Michigan State
31 : 20 Michigan State 
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Game page vs Michigan State Points per game
18.2
18th in the Big Ten
Points allowed
23.2
12th in the Big Ten
Total yards per game
305.6
18th in the Big Ten
Yards per play
4.5
18th in the Big Ten
Rush yards per game
123.6
15th in the Big Ten
Pass yards per game
182.0
17th in the Big Ten
First downs per game
20.4
12th in the Big Ten
Third-down rate
40.0%
13th in the Big Ten
Turnover margin
-4
16th in the Big Ten
Takeaways
2
17th in the Big Ten
Sacks
7
12th in the Big Ten
Sacks allowed
17
18th in the Big Ten
Penalty yards per game
34.0
3rd in the Big Ten
Time of possession
31:41
7th in the Big Ten
Season by season
Record
2-3
Conference
In progress
Points for / against
18.2 / 23.2
Postseason
In progress
| Season | Record | PPG | PA | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2-3 | 18.2 | 23.2 | In progress |
| 2025 | 4-8 | 24.6 | 29.9 | No bowl |
| 2024 | 5-7 | 19.3 | 26.1 | No bowl |
| 2023 | 4-8 | 15.9 | 28.3 | No bowl |
| 2022 | 5-7 | 24.4 | 27.4 | No bowl |
| 2021 | 11-2 | 31.8 | 25.3 | Won Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl |
| 2020 | 2-5 | 18.0 | 35.1 | No bowl |
| 2019 | 7-6 | 22.4 | 22.5 | Won NEW ERA PINSTRIPE BOWL |
| 2018 | 7-6 | 18.7 | 17.2 | Lost Bowl game |
| 2017 | 10-3 | 24.5 | 20.0 | Won SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOLIDAY BOWL |
| 2016 | 3-9 | 24.1 | 27.8 | No bowl |
| 2015 | 12-2 | 29.8 | 21.7 | Lost Bowl game |
| 2014 | 11-2 | 43.0 | 21.5 | Won GOODYEAR COTTON BOWL CLASSIC |
| 2013 | 13-1 | 29.4 | 13.2 | Won ROSE BOWL GAME PRESENTED BY VIZIO |
| 2012 | 7-6 | 20.0 | 16.3 | Won BUFFALO WILD WINGS BOWL |
| 2011 | 11-3 | 31.0 | 18.4 | Won OUTBACK BOWL |
| 2010 | 11-2 | 29.5 | 22.3 | Lost CAPITAL ONE BOWL |
| 2009 | 6-7 | 29.7 | 26.3 | Lost VALERO ALAMO BOWL |
Who gets the ball: share of plays, 2026 season
The share of Michigan State's offensive plays on which each player threw the ball, ran it or was targeted. College programs do not publish snap counts; this is the closest public measure.
| Player | Pos | All plays | Pass plays | Run plays | 3rd down |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alessio Milivojevic | QB | 45.8% | 91.4% | 10.3% | 64.3% |
| Camryn Edwards | RB | 26.3% | 5.2% | 45.1% | 19.2% |
| Jaziun Patterson | RB | 15.5% | 1.5% | 27.5% | 6.8% |
| Marvis Parrish | RB | 9.3% | 2.0% | 15.8% | 8.6% |
| Chrishon Mccray | WR | 7.5% | 15.2% | 1.6% | 11.4% |
| Fredrick Moore | WR | 7.5% | 17.2% | 0.0% | 7.1% |
| Rodney Bullard Jr. | WR | 7.5% | 17.2% | 0.0% | 7.1% |
| Jayden Savoury | TE | 6.7% | 15.2% | 0.0% | 5.7% |
| Cam Fancher | QB | 6.4% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Brandon Tullis | RB | 5.2% | 1.1% | 8.8% | 2.5% |
| Charles Taplin | WR | 4.1% | 10.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Zion Gist | RB | 4.1% | 0.0% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| Kayd Coffman | QB | 3.8% | 2.9% | 4.8% | 5.6% |
| Braylon Collier | WR | 2.7% | 7.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Brennan Parachek | TE | 2.2% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 5.4% |
| Kai Rios | TE | 1.9% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| Kenneth Williams | RB | 1.7% | 2.0% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Bryson Williams | WR | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| KK Smith | WR | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% |
Pass plays and run plays: the share of those plays that went through the player. Source: CollegeFootballData via our data hub.
Strength of schedule
Opponents by win total, week by week, with remaining-schedule difficulty
Avg opponent wins, 2025
7.3
FBS average
6.4
Played
6.6
Remaining
7.9
2026 weekly schedule
H · 1 H · 2 
A · 3 H · 4 A · 5 H · 6 H · 7 A · 8 BYEWk 9
A · 10 H · 11 H · 12 
A · 13 BYEWk 14
BYEWk 15
Tougher than average Easier than average · number = opponent's win total
Michigan State 2026 opponents
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Opp wins | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toledo | vs | 8 | Played |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan | vs | 4 | Played |
| 3 | Notre Dame | @ | 10 | Played |
| 4 | Nebraska | vs | 7 | Played |
| 5 | Wisconsin | @ | 4 | Played |
| 6 | Illinois | vs | 9 | Upcoming |
| 7 | Northwestern | vs | 7 | Upcoming |
| 8 | UCLA | @ | 3 | Upcoming |
| 10 | Michigan | @ | 9 | Upcoming |
| 11 | Washington | vs | 9 | Upcoming |
| 12 | Oregon | vs | 13 | Upcoming |
| 13 | Rutgers | @ | 5 | Upcoming |
Opponent strength = each opponent's win total in 2025, its last full season (records-based, no betting win totals are used). Schedule and records from CollegeFootballData. See the full conference strength-of-schedule ranking.
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Frequently asked questions
What conference is Michigan State in?
Michigan State plays in the Big Ten.
Has Michigan State ever won a national championship?
No. Michigan State has not claimed a national championship.
Who is the Michigan State head coach in 2026?
Pat Fitzgerald is the Michigan State head coach for the 2026 season.