Washington at Michigan State - 2026 Matchup Preview
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Washington Huskies at Michigan State Spartans

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Saturday, November 14th 2026 (12:00 PM EST)
Spartan Stadium - East Lansing, MI  (Big Ten)

 
Huskies (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Jedd Fisch (15 - 11)
Avg Score : 34 - 19 (30 - 19 on Road)
Record Prediction: 9.2 - 2.8 (#12)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 4) (Good: 1) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 4)
Our Line: Washington -19  (SP+ WASH -22)
Projected Score: WASH: 36 - MSU: 17 (52)
WASH Win prob: 91% | Cover: 51%
WASH Travel: 1854 miles, 3 hrs behind
Spartans (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Pat Fitzgerald (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 25 - 30 (25 - 28 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#87)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 4) (Good: 1) (Avg: 4) (Bad: 3)
 
Washington's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Washington vs Washington State-25.5
Sat 9/12Washington vs Utah State-29
Sat 9/19Washington vs Eastern Washington-45
Sat 9/26Washington vs Minnesota-17.5
Sat 10/3Washington at USC+1.5
Sat 10/10Washington vs Iowa-7.5
Sat 10/17Washington at Purdue-22
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31Washington at Nebraska-13
Sat 11/7Washington vs Penn State-6.5
Sat 11/14Washington at Michigan State-19
Sat 11/21Washington vs Indiana+6
Sat 11/28Washington at Oregon+7.5

Total: Elite: 4, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 3, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 4, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 3, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Washington's Schedule
Michigan State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Michigan State vs Toledo+1
Sat 9/12Michigan State vs Eastern Michigan-12.5
Sat 9/19Michigan State at Notre Dame+29.5
Sat 9/26Michigan State vs Nebraska+4
Sat 10/3Michigan State at Wisconsin+2.5
Sat 10/10Michigan State vs Illinois+10.5
Sat 10/17Michigan State vs Northwestern+1
Sat 10/24Michigan State at UCLA+6
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/7Michigan State at Michigan+22
Sat 11/14Michigan State vs Washington+19
Sat 11/21Michigan State vs Oregon+24
Sat 11/28Michigan State at Rutgers+4.5

Total: Elite: 4, Good: 1, Avg 4, Bad 2, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 4, Good: 1, Avg 4, Bad 2, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Michigan State's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WASH#18 (.29)49% (6)34.149% (11)3.16 (27)16751% (5)2444.58 (15)#25 (.08)39% (40)18.738% (22)41% (63)2.93 (15)55.31.11.5
MSU#97 (.12)42% (79)24.642% (84)2.56 (128)12342% (67)2233.75 (64)#104 (.21)45% (115)29.947% (121)44% (103)3.91 (93)44.910.8
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WASH0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
MSU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WASH Offense1334.129.649.4%4.581.1224111672444.751%48%49%51%14%.29
MSU Defense1229.927.845.2%3.910.8 - - - - - 49%49%47%44%14%.21
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WASH Defense1318.71939.2%2.931.5 - - - - - 45%53%38%41%15%.08
MSU Offense1224.624.841.7%3.751193451232233.847%51%42%42%18%.12

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Washington1329:3422.550%55%6.255.31.11.54.21.8228.9
Michigan State1230:1118.835%44%5.344.910.84.71.8127.3
Run Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WASH Offense1351% (58)49% (11)35.5166.84.730 (11).26 (10)3.16 (27)77% (34)10% (84)1.04 (39)
MSU Defense1249% (53)47% (121) - - - - .16 (101)2.87 (66)81% (125)9% (97)0.91 (44)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WASH Defense1345% (15)38% (22) - - - - -.03 (9)2.88 (68)67% (32)8% (123)0.77 (2)
MSU Offense1247% (90)42% (84)32.3122.73.816 (60).06 (96)2.56 (128)65% (109)13% (131)0.95 (73)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WASH Offense1348% (77)51% (5)19.628.5244.58.612.526 (75)8 (34).38 (29)1.4 (114)28% (17)37% (13).46 (18)4% (11)2.1 (38)
MSU Defense1249% (83)44% (103) - - - - - - 5 (100).32 (103)1.5 (34)29% (111)30% (74).33 (86)5% (114)2.1 (88)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WASH Defense1353% (121)41% (63) - - - - - - 14 (38).2 (50)1.5 (49)33% (38)30% (76).31 (73)7% (28)2 (79)
MSU Offense1251% (52)42% (67)2031.5222.77.111.120 (50)6 (34).24 (74)1.4 (112)30% (54)30% (78).37 (44)5% (23)2.1 (49)

Washington's Power Ratings
Washington's Power Rating: 24.74  #12
Washington's Offense Rating: 25.08  #8
Washington's Defense Rating: 5.34  #15
2026 Talent Rating: 956.00  #21
Blue Chip Ratio: 23%  #24
Washington's 2026 Expected Record: 9.2 - 2.8
Washington's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 18.4  #13
Washington's Offense SP+ Rating: 34.5  #20
Washington's Defense SP+ Rating: 15.3  #9

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 916.78
Average Power Five Talent: 910.63
Average FBS Talent: 728.81

Power Ratings Matchup
Washington: 24.74   Michigan State: 2.395

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Washington: 18.4   Michigan State: -3.4




Michigan State's Power Ratings
Michigan State's Power Rating: 2.395  #66
Michigan State's Offense Rating: 14.58  #61
Michigan State's Defense Rating: 16.39  #73
2026 Talent Rating: 800.00  #61
Blue Chip Ratio: 10  #39
Michigan State's 2026 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Michigan State's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -3.4  #82
Michigan State's Offense SP+ Rating: 26.6  #70
Michigan State's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.7  #81

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 916.78
Average Power Five Talent: 910.63
Average FBS Talent: 728.81


Washington Scoring
Offense: 34.1 PPG
Offense on Road: 29.6
Defense: 18.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 19

Washington's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Washington 36
Michigan State 17


Projected Total Points: 52
Michigan State Scoring
Offense: 24.6 PPG
Offense at Home: 24.8
Defense: 29.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 27.8

Michigan State's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202309/16Michigan State7Washington41Washington -14.5Washington57.0Under
202209/17Washington39Michigan State28Washington -3.5Washington56.5Over
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Michigan State001 Overs
Washington221 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 11 - 11 - 00 - 1
Road Teams1 - 11 - 11 - 00 - 1

(#12) WASH at (#66) MSU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatWASHMSU
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #12 #66
SP+SP+ #13 #82
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #21 #61
Blue ChipsBC% #24 #39
Washington Notes
(2/14) Vibes huge ?, QB awkward but promising team
(1/29) Most staff returning after +3 wins from 24 to 25
(1/29) How does QB Williams lead team after portal mess?
(1/29) RB Washington + Limar (OU) exp'd. No #1 yet
(1/29) WR Roebuck good Fr LY, Moss (KSU) big add. Depth
(1/29) OL looks really good, 5 exp'd starters (1 portal)
(1/29) DL has exp but must improve. 4 portals to help
(1/29) LB has exp, but need more beyond X Alexander
(1/29) DB boost if CJ Christian is back from inj (DNP LY)
(1/29) DBs good unit, S could be great, CB portal add key
Washington Injury Report
Michigan State Notes
(2/17) Vibes: Excited for Fitz & move past recent mess
(1/30) Starters QB, RB, WR1, LT, 2 DL left via portal
(1/29) Is Fitz a fit in this era? Definite staff upgrade
(1/29) QB Milivojevic vs Fancher (5K pass/1K rush exp)
(1/29) RB Edwards (UConn) much needed. Some depth
(1/29) WR a huge ? that lacks any obvious answers
(1/29) OL 4 clear starters + good depth. Sneaky good?
(1/29) DL looks small and lacks dudes. Big weakness
(1/29) LBs mostly portals but good parts, Cov issues?
(1/29) DB 5 portals, need Saf Martinez to be healthy
(1/29) Better TY, but will struggle to bowl w/o big jumps
Michigan State Injury Report
Washington on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 51%
CategoryCat
WASH OffMSU Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #6 #115
ExplosiveExp #77 #30
PPAPPA #18 #104
PowerPwr #8 #73
SP+SP+ #20 #81
Pts POPPO #15 #93
HavocHav #39 #110
Washington Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 51%
CategoryCat
WASH OffMSU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #11 #121
Run ExplRExp #39 #44
PPAExp #10 #101
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #27 #66
Stuff RateStuff #53 #104
TackleTak - NR
Washington Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 51%
CategoryCat
WASH OffMSU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #5 #103
Pass ExplPExl #114 #34
PPAExp #29 #103
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #84 #97
DB HavocDB #11 #114
Michigan State on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 47%
CategoryCatMSU OffWASH Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #79 #40
ExplosiveExp #97 #29
PPAPPA #97 #25
PowerPwr #61 #15
SP+SP+ #70 #9
Pts POPPO #64 #15
HavocHav #115 #94
Michigan State Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 47%
CategoryCat
MSU OffWASH Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #84 #22
Run ExplRExp #73 #2
PPAExp #96 #9
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #128 #68
Stuff RateStuff #132 #114
TackleTak - NR
Michigan State Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 47%
CategoryCatMSU OffWASH Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #67 #63
Pass ExplPExl #112 #49
PPAExp #74 #50
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #131 #123
DB HavocDB #23 #28
Program Comparison
MSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Average G5
'26 Profile: Remains Average G5

WASH 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top 25 Contenders
'26 Profile: Up to CFP Hopefuls

Weather Forecast
Playing in Spartan Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Previous Matchups
Washington beat Michigan State in 2023 (41-7)

  
WASH's OC Jimmie Dougherty (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Demond Williams Jr.24635470%30652588.7
Elijah Brown (Tr)7412758%829426.5
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Demond Williams Jr.14361264.342
Jayden Limar (Tr)4626235.753
Jordan Washington2723318.668
Ryken Moon52204.411
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Christian Moss (Tr)44682215.570
Dezmen Roebuck42560713.359
Decker DeGraaf32360211.330
Chris Lawson10115011.542

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WASH's DC Ryan Walters (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Alex McLaughlin943006
Xe'Ree Alexander706123
Rylon Dillard-Allen402000
Jacob Lane408412
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jacob Lane408412
Darin Conley (Tr)244221
Isaiah Ward133241
Zaydrius Rainey-Sale211122
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Emmanuel Karnley (Tr)262008
Alex McLaughlin943006
Xe'Ree Alexander706123

MSU's OC Nick Sheridan (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Alessio Milivojevic11117364%12671037.3
Cam Fancher (Tr)417257%333004.6
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Camryn Edwards2101240155.973
Marvis Parrish10657615.466
Brandon Tullis6829744.435
Jaziun Patterson (Tr)6029604.917
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Chrishon Mccray24330313.845
Marvis Parrish3620315.622
Camryn Edwards1918619.834
KK Smith (Tr)8123215.434

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MSU's DC Joe Rossi (been DC for 3 years)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jordan Hall885321
Kenny Soares Jr. (Tr)804162
Dion Crawford (Tr)795431
Michael Richard Jr.385003
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Dion Crawford (Tr)795431
Jordan Hall885321
Anelu Lafaele72210
Keahnist Thompson (Tr)82220
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Michael Richard Jr.385003
Kenny Soares Jr. (Tr)804162
Tre Bell (Tr)364002