Michigan State opens 2nd season under Jonathan Smith at home Friday night against Western Michigan
Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in East Lansing, Mich. Credit: AP/Al Goldis
Western Michigan at Michigan State, Friday 7 p.m. EDT.
BetMGM College Football Odds: Michigan State by 20 1/2.
How to watch: FS1
Key stats
Western Michigan (2024)
Overall offense: 370 (85th in FBS)
Passing: 187 (109)
Rushing: 183 (37)
Scoring: 28.9 (55th)
Overall defense: 415.1 (109th)
Passing: 222.6 (72)
Rushing: 192.5 (112th)
Scoring: 31.31 (107th)
Michigan State (2024)
Overall offense: 333.4 (110th)
Passing: 218.1 (79th)
Rushing: 115.3 (110th)
Scoring: 19.3 (123rd)
Overall defense: 332 (34th in FBS)
Passing: 206.9 (46th)
Rushing: 125.1 (32nd)
Scoring: 26.08 (77th)
Team leaders
Western Michigan (2024)
Passing: Broc Lowry 4 of 8, 21 yards
Rushing: Jalen Buckley, 683 yards on 128 carries, 9 TDs.
Receiving: Blake Bosma, 37 catches, 403 yards, 6 TDs.
Michigan State (2024)
Passing: Aidan Chiles, 192 of 323, 2,415, 13 TDs, 11 INTs.
Rushing: Aidan Chiles, 225 yards on 97 carries, 3 TDs,
Receiving: Nick Marsh, 41 receptions, 649 yards, 3 TDs.
Last game
Western Michigan lost to South Alabama 30-23 in Salute to Veterans Bowl, falling to 6-7 in coach Lance Taylor's second season.
Michigan State lost to Rutgers 41-14, losing for fourth time in five games to fall to 5-7 in third straight losing year in coach Jonathan Smith's debut season.
Next game
Western Michigan hosts North Texas on Sept. 6.
Michigan State hosts Boston College on Sept. 7.
