The Michigan State Spartans return to Spartan Stadium Saturday to take on the Akron Zips in Week Two of the season. It marks the first matchup against the Mid-American Conference program since 1914. Akron’s record in general over the past several seasons and against Michigan State all-time is far less ugly than the jersey choice for the Spartans in this matchup, however.
Michigan State enters the matchup riding a seven game winning streak in Spartan Stadium. That streak dates back to a 6-0 record at home in the 2021 season, while head coach Mel Tucker is 8-3 overall in East Lansing as head coach of Michigan State.