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September 12, 2026 β’ Spartan Stadium, East Lansing
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 12, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-2) takes on Michigan State Spartans (2-0) at Spartan Stadium, East Lansing.
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Visiting Side
Record
1-2
Michigan State Spartans
Home Side
Record
2-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EAS
|
0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
MIC
|
7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 35 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
6:32
Fredrick Moore 18 Yd pass from Alessio Milivojevic (Liam Boyd Kick)
Score
8:45
Cam Edwards 1 Yd Run (Liam Boyd Kick)
Score
1:50
Noah Kim 4 Yd Run (Rudy Kessinger Kick)
Score
8:50
Cam Edwards 2 Yd Run (Liam Boyd Kick)
Score
5:46
Charles Taplin 38 Yd pass from Alessio Milivojevic (Liam Boyd Kick)
Score
7:48
Jaziun Patterson 7 Yd Run (Liam Boyd Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
57%
Eastern Michigan Eagles
VS
43%
Michigan State Spartans
Projected Score
EAS 23
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MIC 18
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Eastern Michigan Eagles scoring offense has an edge over Michigan State Spartans defense.
- Michigan State Spartans passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Eastern Michigan Eagles controls the trenches in the run game.
Eastern Michigan Eagles
STAT
Michigan State Spartans
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Michigan State Spartans plays on familiar turf at Spartan Stadium, East Lansing.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Eastern Michigan Eagles Could Win
Eastern Michigan Eagles scoring offense has an edge over Michigan State Spartans defense.
Why Michigan State Spartans Could Win
Michigan State Spartans will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
Michigan State Spartans passing game has a favorable matchup.
Game Details
Spartan Stadium, East Lansing
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
70,712
Closing Odds
Line: MSU -17.5 | O/U: 49.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Alessio Milivojevic
12/20, 170 YDS, 2 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Cam Edwards
21 CAR, 152 YDS, 2 TD
Team Passing Yards
Noah Kim
16/26, 118 YDS
Team Rushing Yards
Braydon Bennett
9 CAR, 56 YDS
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Eastern Michigan Eagles (27.6%)
Michigan State Spartans (72.4%)
Total Submissions: 63 circles
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