Pregame: Unavailable for Michigan State tonight will be starting safety Nikai Martinez, long snapper Kaden Schickel, kickers Tarik Ahmetbasic and Martin Connington, defensive back Andrew Brinson, tight end Brennan Parachek and defensive tackle Jalen Satchell.

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EAST LANSING — The long wait for the Michigan State football season to begin is over as the Spartans host in-state opponent Western Michigan for their season opener Friday night.

Michigan State enters coming off a 5-7 season under first-year coach Jonathan Smith and hopes to get back to bowl eligibility in his second season.

Returning dynamic quarterback Aidan Chiles will lead the way for the Spartans’ offense, hoping to improve upon their 123rd ranked unit from last season.

Western Michigan comes into the 2025 season after

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