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Michigan State vs. Toledo: Week 1 Odds, Picks, and Predictions

Michigan State opens 2026 season as 9.5-point favorites against a rebuilding Toledo Rockets team.

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The Michigan State Spartans host the Toledo Rockets at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan, to open their 2026 college football season. [1] Pat Fitzgerald has returned to college football as the head coach of Michigan State, marking a complete reset for the program. [2] Kickoff for the game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on September 4, 2026. [3] Michigan State is listed as a 9.5-point favorite with a money line of -395, while Toledo is a +310 underdog. [4] The over/under for total points scored in the game is set at 47.5. [5] Michigan State quarterback Alessio Milivojevic stated that the team is ready for the season opener against Toledo after a full offseason. [6] Pat Fitzgerald has total control over building the Michigan State football program in his image. [7] The Spartans are set to play their season opener against Toledo on Friday, September 4, 2026. [8]
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  1. The Michigan State Spartans host the Toledo Rockets at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan, to open their 2026 college football season. · CBS Sports
  2. Pat Fitzgerald has returned to college football as the head coach of Michigan State, marking a complete reset for the program. · Yahoo! Sports
  3. Kickoff for the game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on September 4, 2026. · CBS Sports
  4. Michigan State is listed as a 9.5-point favorite with a money line of -395, while Toledo is a +310 underdog. · CBS Sports
  5. The over/under for total points scored in the game is set at 47.5. · CBS Sports
  6. Michigan State quarterback Alessio Milivojevic stated that the team is ready for the season opener against Toledo after a full offseason. · Yahoo! Sports
  7. Pat Fitzgerald has total control over building the Michigan State football program in his image. · Yahoo! Sports
  8. The Spartans are set to play their season opener against Toledo on Friday, September 4, 2026. · Yahoo! Sports
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