Michigan State Football: Early look at 2023 Schedule for the Spartans with game by game predictions

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EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN – SEPTEMBER 10: Noah Kim #14 and Tre Mosley #17 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates a touchdown against the Akron Zips during the third quarter at Spartan Stadium on September 10, 2022, in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) /

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

0. . Saturday, Sept 30. 805. 0. 878. .

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

0. Saturday, Oct 14. 0. 883. . 805. .

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

. . Saturday, Oct 21. 0. 0. 811. 805.

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

805. . Saturday, Oct 28. 852. 0. 0. .

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

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