Michigan State Football vs Iowa Live Score: Game Updates, Highlights

Michigan State football enters a critical Big Ten matchup after a week off and looks to end its three-game losing streak.

Michigan State (3-3, 1-2 Big Ten) hosts Iowa (4-2, 2-1 Big Ten) on Saturday night at Spartan Stadium. It's MSU's fourth night game in a row. The Spartans are coming off a bye week after losing three straight games, including two losses to top-five Oregon and Ohio State. MSU first-year head coach Jonathan Smith, sophomore quarterback Aidan Chiles and the Spartans must win three of their final six games to be bowl eligible.

Iowa is coming off a stunning 40-16 win over Washington after also being defeated by Ohio State. MSU has suffered two straight losses to Iowa and is looking for its first win over the Hawkeyes since 2017. The Hawkeyes have improved on offense, with healthy Michigan transfer Cade McNamara at quarterback and junior Kaleb Johnson (13 touchdowns) at running back. The defense is holding teams to 17.7 points per game.

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The game begins at 7:30 p.m. at Spartan Stadium. It airs on NBC and can be streamed on Peacock (subscription required) or with Fubo (free trial). According to BetMGM, Michigan State is a 6½-point underdog.

Michigan State vs. Iowa live updates, match highlights

Michigan State's injury report did not include any new names after the bye week. Defensive backs Dillon Tatum and Chance Rucker as well as wide receiver Antonio Gates Jr. remain out and wide receiver Alante Brown was listed as questionable. Brown, warming up in pads, hasn't played since the season opener against Florida Atlantic.

Notes before the Michigan State-Iowa game

Michigan State wants to return to the formula that produced wins earlier in the season. The Spartans' offense was inconsistent with ball movement and struggled with turnovers, while the defense, which appeared stingy, was inferior compared to the conference's top teams.

With 14 turnovers in six games, MSU ranks nationally in scoring (19.8 points per game) and total offense (349.8 yards per game). Better ball security from quarterback Aidan Chiles, along with more consistency, is of utmost importance to keep drives alive.

Defensively, the Spartans started strong but couldn't keep up against two national title contenders in Oregon and OSU. Michigan State has struggled against the run in these games and will be tested against a Hawkeyes offense that averages 228.8 rushing yards per game.

MSU is dealing with injuries at all three levels. The secondary was hit the hardest, but the biggest question marks are linebacker Jordan Hall and defensive tackle Maverick Hansen, who are both questionable.

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Michigan State vs. Iowa time today

Date: Saturday, October 19th.
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET.
Where: Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

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The NBC Sports Saturday night team will decide the game, with Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge reporting from the locker room at Spartan Stadium and Kathryn Tappen reporting from the sideline.

Michigan State vs. Iowa injury update

MSU: Out of: TE Michael Masunas (shoulder, season), OL Kristian Phillips (left leg, season), OL Gavin Broscious (left lower leg, season), DB Khalil Majeed (lower body, season), CB Chance Rucker (arm), WR Alante Brown (upper body ), DB Dillon Tatum (lower body). Questionable: WR Antonio Gates Jr. (undisclosed), CB Ade Willie (undisclosed). Probably: LB Jordan Hall (unknown), DT Maverick Hansen (left lower leg).

Iowa: Out of: OL Beau Stephens (ankle), TE Addison Ostrenga (unknown). Questionable: WR Kaleb Brown (unknown), RB Leshon Williams (unknown).

Michigan State vs. Iowa Predictions

Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press: Prime-time television audiences will be treated to a classic, old-school Big Ten slugfest as the Spartans come out and establish themselves on the front line on offense to get the run game going. In a crucial game for MSU's bowl chances, kicker Jonathan Kim wins with a field goal at the final horn, sending the Spartans to Michigan next week on an emotional high. The choice: MSU 16, Iowa 13.

Michigan State vs. Iowa betting odds

Odds from BetMGM as of Saturday evening.

Spread: Iowa by 6½ points.
Over/under: 39½ points.
Money line: Iowa -250, Michigan State +200.

Michigan State 2024 schedule

Week 1: August 31 vs. Florida Atlantic, (W, 16-10)
Week 2: September 7th: in Maryland, (W, 27-24)
Week 3: September 14 vs. Prairie View A&M, (win, 40-0)
Week 4: September 21st @ Boston College, (L, 23-19)
Week 5: September 28 vs. Ohio State, (L, 38-7)
Week 6: October 4th in Oregon, (L 31-10)
Week 7: Oct 12th, bye
Week 8: Oct. 19 vs. Iowa
Week 9: October 26 in Michigan
Week 10: November 2 against Indiana
Week 11: November 9th, bye
Week 12: November 16 in Illinois
Week 13: November 22 vs. Purdue
Week 14: November 30 vs. Rutgers

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2024 Iowa Schedule

Week 1: August 31 vs. Illinois State, (win, 40-0)
Week 2: September 7: vs. Iowa State, (L, 20-19)
Week 3: September 14 vs. Troy, (W, 38-21)
Week 4: September 21st in Minnesota, (W, 34-14)
Week 5: September 28th, bye
Week 6: Oct. 5 at Ohio State, (L, 35-7)
Week 7: October 12 vs. Washington, (win, 40-16)
Week 8: Oct. 19 at Michigan State
Week 9: Oct. 26 vs. Northwestern
Week 10: November 2 vs. Wisconsin
Week 11: November 8 at UCLA
Week 12: November 16th, bye
Week 13: November 23 in Maryland
Week 14: November 30 vs. Nebraska

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Jared Ramsey is a sports reporter for the Detroit Free Press, covering the city's professional teams, the state's two flagship universities and more. Follow Jared on X @jared_ramsey22 and email him at [email protected].

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