The final four games of the season can determine if the Spartans go to a sought-after bowl game or a lower-tier bowl game.
Week 10
Michigan State enters the month of November with a home game against Nebraska.
Last 5 games of this rivalry: The Spartans have won three out of the last five games against the Cornhuskers.
Rivalry Trophy: No
Current Win Streak: Michigan State has won the last game between these two schools, having a one-game winning streak in this rivalry.
Last meeting between both schools: The Spartans defeated the Cornhuskers at home by a final score of 23-20.
Prediction: Michigan State 17 Nebraska 13
Week 11
Michigan State goes on the road to take on the Buckeyes in their 10th game of the season.
Last 5 games of this rivalry: The Buckeyes have won five out of the last five games against the Spartans.
Rivalry Trophy: No
Current Win Streak: Ohio State has won the last seven games between these two schools, having a seven-game winning streak in this rivalry.
Last meeting between both schools: The Buckeyes defeated the Spartans on the road by a final score of 49-20.
Prediction: Ohio State 31 Michigan State 13
Week 12
Michigan State goes on the road again for their last road game of the regular season as they face off against Indiana.
Last 5 games of this rivalry: The Spartans have won three out of the last five games against the Hoosiers.
Rivalry Trophy: Yes, Old Brass Spittoon
Current Win Streak: Indiana has won the last game between these two schools, having a one-game winning streak in this rivalry.
Last meeting between both schools: The Hoosiers defeated the Spartans on the road by a final score of 39-31.
Prediction: Michigan State 28 Indiana 23
Week 13
This will be Michigan State’s final regular season game as they host the Nittany Lions.
Last 5 games of this rivalry: The Nittany Lions have won three out of the last five games against the Spartans.
Rivalry Trophy: Yes, the Land Grant Trophy
Current Win Streak: Penn State has won the last game between these two schools, having a one-game winning streak in this rivalry.
Last meeting between both schools: The Nittany Lions defeated the Spartans at home by a final score of 35-16.
Prediction: Michigan State 16 Penn State 14