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Michigan State vs Western Kentucky
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Michigan State Spartans | 1 | Michigan State leads |
 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 0 |
Meetings since 2021: 1. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
1-0 Regular season
1-0 Last 1
48-31 Avg score
1 Longest Michigan State win run
Biggest Michigan State win 48-31 in 2021, a 17-point margin.
Every Michigan State vs Western Kentucky meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Michigan State win | East Lansing | 48-31 |
Scores from the Michigan State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2021.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Michigan State Spartans lead the series since 2021, 1-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Michigan State and Western Kentucky meet.
How to watch Michigan State vs Western Kentucky
When Michigan State and Western Kentucky 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 Western Kentucky 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 Western Kentucky: the essentials
Michigan State Spartans vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the Conference USA (Group of 6). Michigan State Spartans lead the series since 2021, 1-0. Across 1 meeting on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Michigan State vs Western Kentucky 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 Western Kentucky against the whole conference, see Western Kentucky vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Michigan State and Western Kentucky?
Michigan State Spartans lead the series since 2021, 1-0. The two programs have met 1 time on record.
How can I watch Michigan State vs Western Kentucky?
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 Western Kentucky in the same conference?
No. Michigan State plays in the Big Ten. Western Kentucky plays in the Conference USA (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.