College football · Big Ten · 2026 · 2–2–1 against the closing spread
Michigan State Spartans
Next: Michigan State vs. Illinois, Sat Oct 10, 3:30 PM ET. Michigan State +2.5, opened +3.5, total 48.
2026 Season: How the Line Moved
| Week | Game | Opened | Closed | Move | Result | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs. Toledo | −10 | −10 | — | W 30–20 | Push |
| 2 | vs. Eastern Michigan | −16.5 | −17.5 | −1.0 | W 35–7 | Covered |
| 3 | at Notre Dame | +29.5 | +29 | −0.5 | L 10–27 | Covered |
| 4 | vs. Nebraska | +5.5 | +5.5 | — | L 13–31 | Didn't cover |
| 5 | at Wisconsin | +10.5 | +8.5 | −2.0 | L 3–31 | Didn't cover |
| 6 | vs. Illinois | +3.5 | +2.5 | −1.0 | Upcoming | — |
| 7 | vs. Northwestern | — | — | — | Upcoming | — |
Michigan State's consensus spread (median of U.S. sportsbooks and Kalshi) at our first look and at kickoff. A positive move means the market moved against Michigan State. College football has no official injury report: availability news comes from reporting and coach statements.