Michigan State Spartans 2026 stats and results
The Michigan State Spartans (Big Ten) are 2-4 in the 2026 season through October 10, 2026, scoring 21.3 points per game and allowing 25.7.
Leading players: Alessio Milivojevic (172.8 passing yards per game), Cam Fancher (11.8 passing yards per game); Cam Edwards (76 rushing yards per game); Rodney Bullard Jr. (40.3 receiving yards per game). College football stat leaders.
Next game: Michigan State Spartans vs Northwestern Wildcats
October 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. Season figures for both teams side by side; the rank in parentheses is among 136 College football teams (1st = the most). Northwestern Wildcats stats and results. Full game preview.
| MSU | NU | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 2-4 | 4-1 |
| Points per game | 21.3 (111th) | 35.4 (37th) |
| Points allowed per game | 25.7 (48th) | 16.2 (115th) |
| Passing yards per game | 185.8 (107th) | 234.4 (65th) |
| Passing yards allowed per game | 193.7 (87th) | 233.4 (37th) |
| Rushing yards per game | 121.7 (114th) | 203 (33rd) |
| Rushing yards allowed per game | 146.3 (60th) | 147.2 (58th) |
| Rushing attempts per game | 37.2 (56th) | 39.4 (34th) |
| Rushing attempts allowed per game | 34.5 (72nd) | 33.8 (87th) |
| Completions per game | 18.2 (85th) | 16 (104th) |
| Completions allowed per game | 15.8 (111th) | 23.8 (7th) |
Record
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2-4 |
Scoring: season, home, road and recent form
| Split | Games | Record | Points for per game | Points against per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | 6 | 2-4 | 21.3 | 25.7 |
| Home | 4 | 2-2 | 28.8 | 24 |
| Road | 2 | 0-2 | 6.5 | 29 |
| Last 5 regular-season games | 5 | 1-4 | 19.6 | 26.8 |
| Last 10 regular-season games (includes 2025) | 10 | 3-7 | 21.3 | 25.3 |
Points per game: 21.3, ranked 208th of 318 (1st is the highest). Points allowed per game: 25.7, ranked 143rd of 318 (1st is the lowest). Point differential per game: -4.3, ranked 182nd of 318 (1st is the highest).
Team box score per game, 2026
| Per game | MSU | Opponents |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 185.8 | 193.7 |
| Rushing yards | 121.7 | 146.3 |
| Rushing attempts | 37.2 | 34.5 |
| Completions | 18.2 | 15.8 |
| Pass attempts | 27.7 | 25.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Sacks | 1.2 | 3.3 |
| Tackles for loss | 1 | 3 |
Averages over 6 regular-season games with a stored box score. Opponent figures are each opponent’s own box score in those games.
Efficiency per attempt, 2026
| Figure | MSU | League rank |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 185.8 | 186th of 263 |
| Rushing yards | 121.7 | 204th of 263 |
| Passing yards allowed | 193.7 | 83rd of 263 |
| Rushing yards allowed | 146.3 | 125th of 263 |
| Plays per game (college: pass and rush attempts) | 64.8 | 147th of 263 |
| Yards per pass or rush attempt | 4.74 | 229th of 263 |
| Yards per pass attempt | 6.72 | 176th of 263 |
| Completion % | 65.7% | 60th of 263 |
| Yards per carry | 3.27 | 229th of 263 |
| Pass play rate | 42.7% | 185th of 263 |
| Interception rate thrown | 2.4% | 129th of 263 |
| Yards allowed per pass or rush attempt | 5.65 | 147th of 263 |
| Yards allowed per pass attempt | 7.55 | 171st of 263 |
| Opponent completion % | 61.7% | 150th of 263 |
| Yards per carry allowed | 4.24 | 138th of 263 |
| Interception rate made | 1.3% | 214th of 263 |
| Sacks | 1.2 | 217th of 263 |
Ranks are among the teams in the table: 1st is the best (the lowest where less is better, such as turnovers or points allowed per drive). For pace, plays, time of possession and pass rate, which are neither good nor bad, 1st is the highest.
Results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | vs Illinois Fighting Illini | L | 37-38 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | @ Wisconsin Badgers | L | 3-31 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | vs Nebraska Cornhuskers | L | 13-31 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish | L | 10-27 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | vs Eastern Michigan Eagles | W | 35-7 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | vs Toledo Rockets | W | 30-20 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | vs Maryland Terrapins | W | 38-28 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | @ Iowa Hawkeyes | L | 17-20 |
| Nov 15, 2025 | vs Penn State Nittany Lions | L | 10-28 |
| Nov 1, 2025 | @ Minnesota Golden Gophers | L | 20-23 |
| Oct 25, 2025 | vs Michigan Wolverines | L | 20-31 |
| Oct 18, 2025 | @ Indiana Hoosiers | L | 13-38 |
Next game
As of October 15, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET: home against the Northwestern Wildcats, scheduled for October 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. Status changes after this update are not reflected here; open the game in StatsNext for its live status.
Michigan State Spartans player stats
Quarterbacks
- Alessio Milivojevic (QB)
- Cam Fancher (QB)
Running backs
- Brandon Tullis (RB)
- Cam Edwards (RB)
- Jaziun Patterson (RB)
- Marvis Parrish (RB)
Receivers and tight ends
- Brennan Parachek (TE)
- Chrishon McCray (WR)
- Fredrick Moore (WR)
- Jayden Savoury (TE)
- Kai Rios (TE)
- Rodney Bullard Jr. (WR)
Michigan State Spartans head-to-head
- Michigan State Spartans vs Nebraska Cornhuskers (2 meetings)
Big Ten
- UCLA Bruins (5-0)
- Indiana Hoosiers (6-0)
- USC Trojans (6-1)
- Ohio State Buckeyes (5-1)
- Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-1)
- Iowa Hawkeyes (5-1)
- Wisconsin Badgers (4-1)
- Northwestern Wildcats (4-1)
- Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-2)
- Oregon Ducks (3-2)
- Michigan Wolverines (3-2)
- Purdue Boilermakers (3-3)
- Illinois Fighting Illini (3-3)
- Washington Huskies (3-3)
- Penn State Nittany Lions (3-3)
- Maryland Terrapins (2-4)
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-4)
How to read these numbers
- Records and averages are regular-season games through the date above.
- Small samples early in a season move quickly.
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