Michigan State’s football game at Northwestern next fall will be on a Friday night.
The Big Ten announced six games that will be played on Fridays in 2017, including the Spartans against the Wildcats on Oct. 27. MSU traditionally hosts a Friday night game at Spartan Stadium over Labor Day weekend, but the Spartans currently have a bye scheduled for the first week next season.
Athletic director Mark Hollis has said he hopes to get a game for that slot. If not, MSU is scheduled to open its season at home against Bowling Green on Sept. 9, 2017.