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Michigan State vs Miami
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Michigan State Spartans | 1 | Miami leads |
 Miami Hurricanes | 4 |
Meetings since 1945: 5. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
1-4 Regular season
1-4 Last 5
20-21 Avg score
4 Longest Miami win run
Biggest Michigan State win 38-17 in 2021, a 21-point margin.
Biggest Michigan State loss 7-21 in 1945, a 14-point margin.
Every Michigan State vs Miami meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Michigan State win | Miami Gardens | 38-17 |
| 1989 | Miami win | East Lansing | 20-26 |
| 1982 | Miami win | Miami Gardens | 22-25 |
| 1959 | Miami win | Miami Gardens | 13-18 |
| 1945 | Miami win | Miami Gardens | 7-21 |
Scores from the Michigan State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1945.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Miami Hurricanes lead the series since 1945, 4-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Michigan State and Miami meet.
How to watch Michigan State vs Miami
When Michigan State and Miami 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 Miami 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.
The Michigan State this season
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Michigan State vs Miami: the essentials
Michigan State Spartans vs Miami Hurricanes is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the ACC (Power 4). Miami Hurricanes lead the series since 1945, 4-1. Across 5 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Michigan State vs Miami 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 Miami against the whole conference, see Miami vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Michigan State and Miami?
Miami Hurricanes lead the series since 1945, 4-1. The two programs have met 5 times on record.
How can I watch Michigan State vs Miami?
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 Miami in the same conference?
No. Michigan State plays in the Big Ten. Miami plays in the ACC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.