3rd Quarter Report

Only one more quarter stands between Michigan State and the victory they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have jumped out to a 16-10 lead against FAU.

If Michigan State keeps playing like this they'll be starting off their season with a 'W'. On the other hand, FAU will be starting their season off on the wrong foot unless they turn things around (and fast).

Who's Playing

FAU Owls @ Michigan State Spartans

Current Records: FAU 0-0, Michigan State 0-0

How To Watch

  • When: Friday, August 30, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Spartan Stadium -- East Lansing, Michigan
  • TV: Big Ten Network
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Ticket Cost: $67.00

What to Know

The FAU Owls will hit the road to start this year's campaign against the Michigan State Spartans. Kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. ET on Friday at Spartan Stadium.

This game could come down to rushing yards, as neither team did well in that area last year. FAU were ranked 110th in the nation, having averaged an unimpressive 115.4 per game. Michigan State, meanwhile, were ranked 127th with 89.5 per game.

Looking back to last season, FAU will look to improve upon their 4-8 record. Similarly, Michigan State finished with a dismal 4-8 also record.

FAU is hoping to beat the odds on Friday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. They finished last season with a 3-7-2 record against the spread.

The disadvantage in the odds might be especially worrying for FAU considering the team was a sub-par 1-6 as the underdog last season. A bettor who placed a $100 dollar bet on them to lose every one of the 12 games they played last year would have netted $361.20. Michigan State will open their season as the favorite, and the team was 2-0 as such last season.

Odds

Michigan State is a big 13-point favorite against FAU, according to the latest college football odds.

The line has drifted a bit towards the Spartans, as the game opened with the Spartans as a 11-point favorite.


The over/under is 44.5 points.

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Injury Report for Michigan State

  • Armorion Smith: out (Undisclosed)

Injury Report for FAU

  • BJ Alexander: outForSeason (Undisclosed)