The No. 3 Indiana Hoosiers (6-0) welcome the Michigan State Spartans (3-3) to Memorial Stadium on Saturday for a Big Ten showdown.
For Michigan State, this season has been a roller coaster. They opened with three straight wins, only to hit a wall and drop their next three, putting them in a position where this matchup feels like a turning point. If the Spartans want to salvage their season and build some momentum, this game is as close to must-win territory as it gets.
Indiana, meanwhile, has been firing on all cylinders. Ranked third in the nation, the Hoosiers have steamrolled their way through the schedule with statement victories and look every bit like a team with national championship aspirations. With confidence sky-high and everything clicking, they’ll look to keep their perfect season intact in front of their home crowd.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Indiana vs Michigan State NCAAF game, plus plenty more.
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Indiana vs Michigan State: Date and kick-off time
The Indiana Hoosiers will take on the Michigan State Spartans in a highly anticipated NCAAF game on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 3:30 pm ET or 12:30 pm PT at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana.
| Date | Saturday, October 18, 2025 |
| Kick-off Time | 3:30 pm ET or 12:30 pm PT |
| Venue | Memorial Stadium |
| Location | Bloomington, Indiana |
How to watch Indiana vs Michigan State on TV & stream live online
- TV channel: N/A
- Streaming service: Peacock
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Indiana vs Michigan State team news & key players
Indiana Hoosiers team news
Fernando Mendoza has been nothing short of sensational for Indiana and is rapidly climbing NFL draft boards. The Hoosiers’ signal-caller is completing an impressive 71.2% of his passes, throwing for 1,423 yards with 17 touchdowns and just two picks. He’s added another 163 yards and two touchdowns with his legs, giving defenses headaches with his dual-threat ability.
Indiana boasts one of the most explosive offenses in the country, ranking fourth nationally in scoring at 44.8 points per game and piling up 502.8 total yards per outing, 261.2 through the air and 241.7 on the ground. Elijah Sarratt (509 yards, 7 TDs) and Omar Cooper Jr. (490 yards, 6 TDs) lead a loaded receiving group, while Roman Hemby sets the tone in the run game with 421 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Michigan State Spartans team news
Michigan State's offense is led by QB Aidan Chiles, who has put up 1,019 passing yards with nine touchdown tosses against three interceptions, completing just over 61% of his attempts. He’s also been a threat on the ground, racking up 186 rushing yards and crossing the goal line five more times with his legs.
As a unit, the Spartans are generating 331.7 total yards per game and putting up 29.5 points on average, which places them 110th and 62nd nationally in those categories. In the passing game, Nick Marsh (340 yards, 4 TDs) and Omari Kelly (347 yards, 1 TD) are the top targets, while Makhi Frazier anchors the backfield with 383 rushing yards and two scores at 4.4 yards per carry.