Michigan State Will Challenge Wisconsin on October 3
The Spartans look to bounce back after falling to 2-2 following their recent defeat against Nebraska.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Football
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Michigan State prepares to face Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on October 3. The Spartans enter the matchup with a 2-2 record after suffering a 31-13 loss to Nebraska on September 26.
Why it matters
The Spartans hope to overcome a difficult outing against Nebraska, where the team surrendered five sacks and lost key contributors to injury. They must now navigate an environment at Camp Randall Stadium as 10.5-point underdogs.
Michigan State currently holds a 2-2 record, while quarterback Alessio Milivojevic enters the matchup with a 67 percent completion rate on the season. The team is listed as a 10.5-point underdog against Wisconsin.
The players
Pat Fitzgerald
Pat Fitzgerald is a veteran head coach who holds 112 career coaching wins.
Alessio Milivojevic
Alessio Milivojevic is the starting quarterback who maintained a 67 percent completion rate this season.
Cam Edwards
Cam Edwards is a running back who sustained an injury during the recent game against Nebraska.
Jordan Hall
Jordan Hall is a linebacker who suffered an injury while playing against Nebraska.
Conner Moore
Conner Moore is a guard who was injured during the matchup with Nebraska.
The details
Coach Pat Fitzgerald has integrated five staff members with ties to the Wisconsin program as the team utilizes a next-man-up mentality to replace Cam Edwards, Jordan Hall, and Conner Moore. The Spartans must improve on their offensive line performance after allowing five sacks against Nebraska.
Timeline
September 26, 2026: Nebraska defeated Michigan State 31-13.
October 3, 2026: Michigan State plays Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium.
Roadmap
The program seeks to regain the competitive standard achieved during the 2021 bowl game season. This transition period serves as a critical test for the coaching staff to re-establish the team's identity following recent personnel losses.
The team must find a way to mitigate the impact of losing key starters to injury while facing a 10.5-point spread against Wisconsin. The offensive line needs to show immediate improvement after a performance that saw them allow five sacks in their last outing.
The takeaway
The team must focus on protecting the quarterback to overcome their recent struggles with pass protection. Addressing the depth issues caused by recent injuries will be the primary factor in determining their success against Wisconsin.
Further reading
For more on the current season, visit the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Post-Crescent.
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