Friday night marks the start of the second year in Jonathan Smith’s tenure as head coach of Michigan State football. The Spartans will kick off their season under the lights at 7 p.m. ET with Western Michigan, an in-state foe, making the trip from Kalamazoo.
Michigan State has historically dominated the series against the Broncos. The Spartans have a 15–2 all-time advantage with 13 straight wins. The Spartans haven’t fallen to the Broncos since 1919.
Despite the Spartans being three-touchdown favorites, extending this century-long streak won't be easy.
Still, Western Michigan enters East Lansing with a chip on its shoulder, ready to upset Michigan State at home.