Michigan State Spartans 2027 Schedule & Opponents
The 2027 Michigan State Spartans schedule includes home games against Duquesne (FCS), Central Michigan, Notre Dame, Indiana, Michigan, Rutgers, Wisconsin; road games at Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, Washington. 11 of 12 games are confirmed as of September 20, 2026; 1 is still projected or to be announced.
2027 opponents (11 of 12 confirmed)
Home games (7)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duquesne (FCS) | Non-conference | September 4, 2027 | Projected |
| Central Michigan | Non-conference | September 11, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Notre Dame | Non-conference | September 18, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Indiana | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Michigan | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Rutgers | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Wisconsin | Conference | — | Confirmed |
Road games (5)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Ohio State | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Penn State | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Purdue | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Washington | Conference | — | Confirmed |
Confirmed = officially announced by the school or conference. Projected = reported or expected but not yet announced. TBA = the slot exists but the opponent or details are still open.
Michigan State Spartans 2027 schedule FAQ
Who does Michigan State play in 2027?
Michigan State has 12 games on the 2027 schedule so far: home games against Duquesne (FCS), Central Michigan, Notre Dame, Indiana, Michigan, Rutgers, Wisconsin; road games at Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, Washington. 11 are officially confirmed, and 1 remains projected or to be announced.
How many home games does Michigan State have in 2027?
Michigan State currently has 7 home games and 5 road games on the 2027 schedule. Counts change as remaining games are announced.
How many conference games does Michigan State play in 2027?
9 of the 2027 games listed for Michigan State are Big Ten conference games; the rest are non-conference matchups the school scheduled itself.
When will the 2027 Michigan State schedule be finalized?
Non-conference games are contracted years in advance and are usually the first rows confirmed. Big Ten opponents are set: the conference has announced all nine of Michigan State's 2027 conference games. Kickoff dates and times come with the conference's full schedule release. Rows on this page move from projected or to-be-announced to confirmed as each game is officially announced.
Which 2027 Michigan State games are not confirmed yet?
1 game is still open: Duquesne (FCS) (projected). They update as announcements land.
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Data updated: September 20, 2026