#15 Michigan State will start off their season by hosting Western Michigan on Friday. This will be their 4th meeting in the last 10 years, and the 12th meeting overall.
Michigan State is undefeated against the Broncos with an 11-0 record all-time. They have played 10 of 11 at home, and that margin will get even wider, as they will host for the 3rd straight meeting.
The Spartans finished 3rd in the Big 10 East in 2021 with an 11-2 record. They also made the Peach Bowl and defeated the Pitt Panthers to end their season on a high note.
< p>Western Michigan made a bowl game as well, winning their second bowl game in team history over Nevada. They finished the season dead last in the MAC West, but still managed an 8-5 record.