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Michigan State vs Florida Atlantic
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Michigan State Spartans | 4 | Michigan State leads |
 Florida Atlantic Owls | 0 |
Meetings since 2008: 4. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Michigan State has won the last 4 meetings.
4-0 Regular season
4-0 Last 4
27-7 Avg score
4 Longest Michigan State win run
Biggest Michigan State win 44-0 in 2011, a 44-point margin.
Every Michigan State vs Florida Atlantic meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Michigan State win | East Lansing | 16-10 |
| 2011 | Michigan State win | East Lansing | 44-0 |
| 2010 | Michigan State win | Neutral | 30-17 |
| 2008 | Michigan State win | East Lansing | 17-0 |
Scores from the Michigan State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2008.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Michigan State Spartans lead the series since 2008, 4-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Michigan State and Florida Atlantic meet.
How to watch Michigan State vs Florida Atlantic
When Michigan State and Florida Atlantic are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Michigan State radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Michigan State vs Florida Atlantic time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
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Michigan State vs Florida Atlantic: the essentials
Michigan State Spartans vs Florida Atlantic Owls is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the American Athletic (Group of 6). Michigan State Spartans lead the series since 2008, 4-0. Across 4 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Michigan State vs Florida Atlantic head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Michigan State Spartans team hub, the Big Ten this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Florida Atlantic against the whole conference, see Florida Atlantic vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Michigan State and Florida Atlantic?
Michigan State Spartans lead the series since 2008, 4-0. The two programs have met 4 times on record.
How can I watch Michigan State vs Florida Atlantic?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Michigan State and Florida Atlantic in the same conference?
No. Michigan State plays in the Big Ten. Florida Atlantic plays in the American Athletic (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.