Michigan State had quite the odd football experience a week ago.
They played a conference game at the other end of the country, at USC, with a kickoff that for their body clocks would've felt like 11 p.m.
It didn't go well for the Spartans. They lost, 45-31, their first defeat of the season.
But on the bright side, the schedule gave MSU a break this week.
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Does Michigan State play today?
No, the Michigan State Spartans do not play a football game on Saturday, Sept. 27.
It's their first bye of the season after opening 3-1.
When is Michigan State's next game?
Michigan State's next game is Saturday, Oct. 4.
They'll travel to Nebraska for a game that kicks off at 4 p.m. ET.
When does Michigan State play Michigan?
The Spartans get to play Michigan at home this season.
That game is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 25.
When does Michigan State play Penn State?
The Spartans also get their big matchup with national contender Penn State at home.
That contest will take place on Saturday, Nov. 15.
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