AP Top 25 Poll

Michigan State Spartans

2025
Overall Record
5-7
Last Game
vs Rutgers L 14-41
Conference Record
3-6
Next Game
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Sparty, the Michigan State mascot, runs out onto the field before the first half of an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Michigan State moves final home football game in 2025 against Maryland to Ford Field in Detroit

Michigan State is shifting its final football game of the 2025 regular season against Maryland from Spartan Stadium to Ford Field.
March 5
Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades looks on from the sideline during an NCAA college football game against BYU, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson, file)

Baylor AD Mack Rhoades to lead CFP selection committee

March 4
Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) throws a pass in the first half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Iowa State, in Arlington, Texas, Saturday Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Arizona State rides quarterback Sam Leavitt’s steady hand into the College Football Playoff

December 25, 2024
Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) celebrates his game-winning touchdown in overtime against Texas during the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

More playing time? A fresh start? Extra cash? The transfer portal produces winners and losers

December 13, 2024
Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) looks to pass during the first half in an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Michigan State needs win against Rutgers to become eligible for postseason bowl berth

November 27, 2024

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Monangai, Patel power Rutgers to 41-14 victory over Michigan State

December 1, 2024
Andrew Kolpacki, Michigan State University's head football equipment manager, surveys players' helmets located on a table inside the school's football complex, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Mike Householder)

Michigan State engineering prof, student design helmet inserts to help drown out crowd noise for QBs

November 25, 2024
Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles looks to throw as he scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State tops Purdue 24-17, win away from being bowl eligible in Jonathan Smith’s 1st season

November 23, 2024

Michigan State TE Jack Velling placed on backboard and carted off with injury on hit against Purdue

November 23, 2024
Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) looks to pass during the first half in an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Michigan State eyes snapping 3-game losing streak vs. Purdue

November 21, 2024
Illinois running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) scores a touchdown ahead of Michigan State defensive back Jaylen Thompson (16) during the first half in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Josh McCray runs for three TDs to lead Illinois to a 38-16 win over slumping Michigan State

November 17, 2024
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema walks off the field after his team's 25-17 loss to Minnesota in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois and Michigan State meet in Champaign, both looking to end 2-game skids

November 14, 2024
Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke looks to throw during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Rourke throws 4 TDs, No. 13 Hoosiers beat Spartans 47-10 for first 9-0 start in program history

November 3, 2024
Indiana's Justice Ellison celebrates as the leaves the field following an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

No. 13 Indiana visits Michigan State aiming for its first 9-0 start

November 1, 2024
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

No. 13 Indiana aims for program’s 1st 9-0 start at Michigan State

November 1, 2024
A fight breaks out between Michigan and Michigan State following an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Big Ten taking no disciplinary action for skirmish at end of Michigan, Michigan State game

October 29, 2024
A fight breaks out between Michigan and Michigan State following an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Michigan State AD asks Big Ten to investigate postgame scuffle with Michigan

October 28, 2024
Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke (9) looks to pass against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Curt Cignetti ‘optimistic’ QB Kurtis Rourke will start for No. 13 Indiana against Michigan State

October 28, 2024
A fight breaks out between Michigan and Michigan State following an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Michigan and Michigan State throw punches, push and shove after Wolverines beat rival Spartans

October 27, 2024
Michigan tight end Colston Loveland greets fans following an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Colston Loveland’s 2 TD catches and 2-point conversion help Michigan beat Michigan State 24-17

October 27, 2024
Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore puts his head down in a news conference after his team's 21-7 loss to Illinois in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Michigan hosts Michigan State on Saturday night with possible bowl bid at stake for 1st-year coaches

October 24, 2024
Michigan State place kicker Jonathan Kim (97) kicks a field goal as Ryan Eckley holds against Iowa during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Kim, Chiles help Michigan State snap losing streak with 32-20 win over Iowa

October 20, 2024
Iowa defensive back Jermari Harris (27) celebrates after breaking up a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Michigan State tasked with stopping Iowa’s potent rushing game

October 17, 2024
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, center, talks to his players during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Dillon Gabriel, Jordan James lead No. 6 Oregon to 31-10 victory over Michigan State

October 5, 2024
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, left, shakes hands with quarterback Dillon Gabriel, center, after Gabriel threw a touchdown pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

No. 6 Oregon steps up after bumpy start, faces Michigan State on Friday night

October 3, 2024
Michigan State tight end Jack Velling (12) runs on a pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State has lost a pair of games ahead of its visit to No. 6 Oregon

October 3, 2024
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, left, makes a one-handed catch for a touchdown against Michigan State defensive back Ed Woods during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Jeremiah Smith scores 2 TDs in 1st half and helps No. 3 Ohio St pull away and rout Michigan St 38-7

September 29, 2024
Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) hands off the ball to running back Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

No. 3 Ohio State opens Big Ten play on the road at Michigan State

September 26, 2024
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard throws a apss against Marshall during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Howard, No. 3 Ohio State excited to open Big Ten season at Michigan State

September 26, 2024
Armorion Smith, an NCAA football player at Michigan State, takes a moment by himself at home in Lansing, Mich., Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Michigan State football’s Armorion Smith is raising 5 siblings since his mother’s death

September 23, 2024
Boston College wide receiver Lewis Bond (11) runs into the end zone to score during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Boston College rallies for 23-19 victory over Michigan State in Red Bandanna Game

September 22, 2024
Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Boston College hopes to sneak back into rankings with win over Michigan State

September 19, 2024
Prairie View A&M quarterback Cameron Peters hands off to a teammate during an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 in East Lansing, Mich. (Katy Kildee/Detroit News via AP)

Chiles, Brantley lead Michigan State to 40-0 win over Prairie View A&M

September 15, 2024
Michigan State wide receiver Nick Marsh (6) advances toward the end zone past Maryland defensive back Perry Fisher (20) for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Michigan State seeks its first 3-0 start since 2021 when it hosts FCS program Prairie View A&M

September 12, 2024
Michigan State running back Nate Carter (5) advances past Maryland defensive back Kevyn Humes (11) during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Michigan State beats Maryland 27-24 on Jonathan Kim’s late field goal

September 8, 2024
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