Will Michigan State Go Bowling in 2024?
Predicting Every Game on the Schedule
Opponents, Spread, and Confidence Level
After a disappointing 5-7 finish in 2023, Michigan State football is looking to rebound in 2024. With a favorable schedule, the Spartans have a good chance to return to a bowl game.
Here are game-by-game predictions for Michigan State's 2024 season:
Week 1: vs. Bowling Green (FCS) * Spread: -35 * Confidence Level: HighThe Spartans should open the season with an easy win over FCS opponent Bowling Green.
Week 2: at Pittsburgh * Spread: -3 * Confidence Level: MediumMichigan State faces a tough road test in Week 2 against Pittsburgh, who upset the Spartans in 2023.
Week 3: vs. Northern Illinois (MAC) * Spread: -24 * Confidence Level: HighThe Spartans should bounce back with a comfortable win over Northern Illinois.
Week 4: at Purdue * Spread: -7 * Confidence Level: MediumPurdue is a tough opponent on the road, but Michigan State has won the last two meetings.
Week 5: vs. Ohio State * Spread: -21 * Confidence Level: LowOhio State is a national title contender, and Michigan State will be a heavy underdog in this matchup.
Week 6: at Iowa * Spread: -3 * Confidence Level: MediumMichigan State and Iowa are evenly matched, and the outcome of this game could go either way.
Week 7: vs. Indiana * Spread: -14 * Confidence Level: HighIndiana is a beatable opponent, and Michigan State should win this game at home.
Week 8: at Minnesota * Spread: -3 * Confidence Level: MediumMinnesota is a tough opponent, but Michigan State has won the last three meetings.
Week 9: Bye Week 10: vs. Wisconsin * Spread: -3 * Confidence Level: MediumWisconsin is a tough opponent, but Michigan State is 4-1 against the Badgers in the last five meetings.
Week 11: at Maryland * Spread: -7 * Confidence Level: MediumMaryland is a beatable opponent, but the game is on the road.
Week 12: vs. Penn State * Spread: -10 * Confidence Level: LowPenn State is a national title contender, and Michigan State will be a heavy underdog in this matchup.
Week 13: at Rutgers * Spread: -14 * Confidence Level: HighRutgers is a beatable opponent, and Michigan State should win this game on the road.
Overall Record Prediction: 8-4 (5-4 Big Ten)Based on these predictions, Michigan State should be favored to return to a bowl game in 2024. The Spartans have a favorable schedule, and they should be able to win at least six games.
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