Michigan State football still has a lot to play for, even in the midst of a six-game losing streak.
The Spartans (3-6, 0-6 Big Ten) are taking on the Penn State Nittany Lions (3-6, 0-6 Big Ten) on Saturday, Nov. 15, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. The game will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET and will air on CBS.
Both teams are looking for their first conference win of the season, and both have had some big coaching questions.
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Penn State addressed those questions by firing longtime coach James Franklin, though that hasn’t resulted in a single win since his firing. Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith, meanwhile, is still on the hot seat and might be coaching for his job in his team’s last three regular-season games in 2025.
If the Spartans win those final three games, they will be bowl-eligible for the first time since 2021. But a loss in any one of those games will leave them without a bowl appearance for a fourth-straight season.
Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming matchup:
What time is Michigan State vs Penn State?
Saturday’s Michigan State game is set to kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Michigan State vs Penn State channel
Michigan State’s home game against Penn State will be aired on CBS, with kickoff scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET.
The game can also be streamed on Fubo, which carries CBS.
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Michigan State vs Penn State odds, betting line
Penn State is favored by a touchdown in their road game against Michigan State.
Odds are courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday afternoon.
Michigan State football 2025 schedule
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