The Michigan State Spartans (0-0) kick off their 2025 campaign on Friday, August 29, when they welcome the Western Michigan Broncos (0-0) to Spartan Stadium.
For Western Michigan, the new season opens with a tough test after a rollercoaster 2024 under second-year head coach Lance Taylor. The Broncos reached the Veterans Bowl but came up short against South Alabama, 30-23. Despite the postseason appearance, the year ended on a sour note as they dropped four of their final five games, stumbling to a 6-7 finish. With a demanding schedule ahead, including this matchup against a Big Ten foe, matching last season’s win total won’t come easy.
Michigan State, meanwhile, enters with plenty to prove. The Spartans managed just a 5-7 record in Jonathan Smith’s first season at the helm after his move from Oregon State. Smith walked into a difficult situation, guiding an inherited roster through a transition year. Still, the expectation bar is set higher in 2025, particularly with quarterback Aiden Charles returning for his second full season as the starter. Stability at the position should give the offense a much-needed lift.
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Michigan State vs Western Michigan: Date and kick-off time
Michigan State will take on Western Michigan in a highly anticipated NCAAF game on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET or 4:00 pm PT at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan.
| Date | Friday, August 29, 2025 |
| kick-off Time | 7:00 pm ET or 4:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Spartan Stadium |
| Location | East Lansing, Michigan |
How to watch Michigan State vs Western Michigan on TV & stream live online
- TV channel: FS1
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Michigan State vs Western Michigan team news & key players
Michigan State Spartans team news
On the hardwood side, Michigan State has leaned on Jaden Akins, who leads the team with 13.1 points per game. He’s hitting 41.8 percent of his shots, though his recent dip in form, no more than 10 points in each of his last two games while shooting just 33 percent, is something the Spartans hope he’ll shake off. Freshman guard Jase Richardson has been an efficient secondary option, averaging 10.4 points per contest while shooting a blistering 52.7 percent from the field and 39.3 percent from deep. He dropped 12 points in his most recent outing, connecting on half of his shots. Tre Holloman (8.4 PPG, 37.6 FG%) and Coen Carr (8.2 PPG, 62.5 FG%) round out the supporting cast.
Western Michigan Broncos team news
For Western Michigan, Vladislav Goldin has been the centerpiece, averaging 15.7 points and 6.2 rebounds per game while knocking down 64 percent of his attempts and an impressive 45 percent from beyond the arc. He poured in 20 points his last time out, going 9-for-14.
Danny Wolf has been a steady force as well, averaging a double-double with 12.9 points and 10 boards while hitting 51.7 percent of his shots, and has posted five straight double-figure scoring efforts.
Tre Donaldson (12.7 PPG, 46.5 FG%, 40.5 3PT) adds backcourt firepower, though he’ll look to bounce back after a quiet outing. Roddy Gayle Jr. (10.8 PPG) is another reliable scoring option in the Broncos’ rotation.