Michigan State Football set to host Eastern Michigan in 2026

Michigan State football is scheduled to host Eastern Michigan on September 12, 2026.

East Lansing, Mich. – Michigan State football added another non-conference opponent to a future schedule.

The Spartans will host Eastern Michigan on Sept. 12, 2026; a program spokesman confirmed Tuesday night. 

MSU has two non-conference contests scheduled for 2026, and both teams are from the MAC. Michigan State will host Toledo the weekend before on Sept. 5.

The Spartans lead the all-time series against EMU (10-0), including a 73-14 victory in 2014 in East Lansing. The matchup dates back to 1898, when MSU defeated the Eagles, 11-6. 

Future Non-Conference Games for MSU Football

  • Sept. 3, 2022: WESTERN MICHIGAN
  • Sept. 10, 2022: AKRON
  • Sept. 17, 2022: at Washington
  • Sept. 2, 2023: CENTRAL MICHIGAN
  • Sept. 9, 2023: RICHMOND
  • Sept. 16, 2023: WASHINGTON
  • Aug. 31, 2024: FLORIDA ATLANTIC
  • Sept. 14, 2024: LOUISIANA
  • Sept. 21, 2024: at Boston College
  • Aug. 30, 2025: WESTERN MICHIGAN
  • Sept. 6, 2025: YOUNGSTOWN STATE
  • Sept. 20, 2025: BOSTON COLLEGE
  • Sept. 5, 2026: TOLEDO
  • Sept. 12, 2026: EASTERN MICHIGAN
  • Sept. 11, 2027: CENTRAL MICHIGAN
  • Sept. 8, 2029: OREGON
  • Aug. 31, 2030: CENTRAL MICHIGAN
  • Sept. 7, 2030: at Oregon
  • Sept. 11, 2032: at BYU

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