The Spartans enter the month of October hoping to climb the Big Ten East division standing with some key road games against conference opponents.
Week 5
The first road game for Michigan State for the 2023 season.
Last 5 games of this rivalry: The Spartans have won three out of the last five games against the Hawkeyes.
Rivalry Trophy: No
Current Win Streak: Iowa has won the last game between these two schools, having a one-game winning streak in this rivalry.
Last meeting between both schools: The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans at home by a final score of 49-7.
Prediction: Iowa 21 Michigan State 14
Week 7
After coming off of a bye week, the Spartans go on the road again to face in-division opponent Rutgers.
Last 5 games of this rivalry: The Spartans have won four out of the last five games against the Scarlet Knights.
Rivalry Trophy: No
Current Win Streak: Michigan State has won the last two games between these two schools, having a two-game winning streak in this rivalry.
Last meeting between both schools: The Spartans defeated the Scarlet Knights at home by a final score of 27-21.
Prediction: Michigan State 28 Rutgers 21
Week 8
The fourth Big Ten game of the season for Michigan State football as they take on their in-state rival Michigan.
Last 5 games of this rivalry: The Wolverines have won three out of the last five games against the Spartans.
Rivalry Trophy: Yes, the Paul Bunyan Trophy
Current Win Streak: Michigan has won the last game between these two schools, having a one-game winning streak in this rivalry.
Last meeting between both schools: The Wolverines defeated the Spartans at home by a final score of 29-7.
Prediction: Michigan State 37 Michigan 33
Week 9
Last 5 games of this rivalry: The Spartans have won four out of the last five games against the Gophers.
Rivalry Trophy: No
Current Win Streak: Minnesota has won the last game between these two schools, having a one-game winning streak in this rivalry.
Last meeting between both schools: The Gophers defeated the Spartans on the road by a final score of 34-7.
Prediction: Minnesota 24 Michigan State 17