Toledo football changes date for season opener at Michigan State

Toledo football changes date for season opener at Michigan State

The Toledo football team’s season opener has moved up a day, as the Rockets will travel to Michigan State on Sept. 4 to take on the Spartans in the first game under new head coach Mike Jacobs.

Michigan State’s 2026 Season Opener Against Toledo Moved to Friday, Sept. 4; Spartans Will Host Oregon on Friday, Nov. 20

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State football will play two Friday night games during the 2026 season in Spartan Stadium.

Toledo Opener at Michigan State Moved to Friday, Sept. 4 - University of Toledo Athletics

Mike Jacobs era will begin under the lights

Portland State, Michigan State Games Moved to Friday Nights

Oregon will host Portland State in Autzen Stadium on Friday, Sept. 18, and will travel to Michigan State on Friday, Nov. 20.