Michigan State’s football season has not taken the step forward fans were hoping for. After a miserable loss to a so-so Michigan team last week, MSU is looking for another opportunity to get a surprise win this weekend.

The Gophers' Week 10 meeting with Michigan State will kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT, and it will be broadcast on Big Ten Network. For the second time this season, they will have play-by-play announcer Guy Haberman and color commentator Yogi Roth on the call.

Find single game tickets to the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Michigan State Spartans college football Week 10 matchup on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

Michigan State plays at Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday, with Spartans coach Jonathan Smith's job in jeopardy. Here's our game prediction.

Michigan State's offense operates through star receiver Nick Marsh, so Nestor's status will have a big impact on Minnesota's game plan to slow down the Spartans' standout sophomore pass catcher. Veteran Jai'Onte McMillan remains an obvious replacement if Nestor is not able to go, after he filled in admirably against Nebraska.

Minnesota quarterback Drake Lindsey will try to bounce back from one of his toughest performances as a first-year starter. He passed for only 109 yards and threw three interceptions against the Hawkeyes, which matched the number of picks he had thrown all season.

Michigan State football will face Minnesota at 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 1 in Minneapolis. The game will be televised on Big Ten Network.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/michiganstate as What Michigan State Must Handle Facing Minnesota’s Strengths. The Michigan State Spartans are looking for any and every way to get the season back on track, and they will do that against the Minnesota Golden Gophers this weekend.

Despite a five-game losing streak and no Big Ten wins, Michigan State football can still win three of its final four games to salvage a bowl berth.