It’s almost time for Michigan State football.
The Spartans will open up the 2021 season on Sept. 3 at Northwestern, looking to bounce-back from a relatively disappointing 2020 season. Michigan State finished 2020 with a 2-5 record, but did knock off a pair of ranked foes in Michigan and Northwestern. How will the Spartans fare this season?
Here is a look at the complete Michigan State football schedule for 2021.
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time | Television |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sept. 3 | at Northwestern | 9:00 PM | ESPN |
| 2 | Sept. 11 | vs. Youngstown State | NOON | Big Ten Network |
| 3 | Sept. 18 | at Miami (FL) | NOON | ABC/ESPN |
| 4 | Sept. 25 | vs. Nebraska | TBD | TBD |
| 5 | Oct. 2 | vs. Western Kentucky | 7:30 PM | TBD |
| 6 | Oct. 9 | at Rutgers | NOON | TBD |
| 7 | Oct. 16 | at Indiana | NOON | TBD |
| 8 | Oct. 30 | vs. Michigan | TBD | TBD |
| 9 | Nov. 6 | at Purdue | TBD | TBD |
| 10 | Nov. 13 | vs. Maryland | TBD | TBD |
| 11 | Nov. 20 | at Ohio State | TBD | TBD |
| 12 | Nov. 27 | vs. Penn State | TBD | TBD |
| 13 | *Big Ten Championship | vs. TBD – Indianapolis | TBD | TBD |
* If qualified
