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It's a clash of Big Ten rivals this Saturday as the undefeated No. 3 Indiana Hoosiers (6-0) welcome the Michigan State Spartans (3-3) to Memorial Stadium in Bloomington.
Indiana has quickly become one of college football's biggest storylines this season, sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with Ohio State atop the Big Ten standings. The Hoosiers boast the league's stingiest defense, allowing just 11.3 points per game, a mark that has made them one of the most well-rounded teams in the country.
Last weekend, they continued their unbeaten march with a hard-fought 30-20 win on the road against Oregon, piling up 23 first downs and forcing two key turnovers. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza continued to build his Heisman résumé, delivering an eight-yard touchdown strike to Elijah Sarratt that put Indiana in control for good.
Meanwhile, Michigan State finds itself searching for answers in the heart of conference play. The Spartans are still winless in Big Ten action and have struggled to keep opponents off the scoreboard, giving up an average of 31.8 points per game.
Their latest setback came at home in a 38-13 defeat to UCLA, a game in which they trailed by 17 at halftime and came up empty on all four fourth-down attempts.
Quarterback Aidan Chiles opened the scoring with a two-yard rushing touchdown but was forced to exit early with a head injury, leaving Michigan State's offense in flux. Wideout Nick Marsh was a bright spot, hauling in seven receptions for a game-high 77 yards and a touchdown.
The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch Indiana vs. Michigan State.
Indiana vs. Michigan State radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channels 85 (Hoosiers), 381 (Spartans)
You can listen to Indiana vs. Michigan State on SiriusXM.
Fans can catch the Indiana Hoosiers broadcast on Channel 85, while Michigan State supporters can tune in to the Spartans' dedicated audio stream on Channel 381.
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Indiana vs. Michigan State start time
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 18
- Start Time: 3:30 p.m. ET or 12:30 p.m. PT
Indiana vs. Michigan kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET or 12:30 p.m. PT on Saturday, Oct. 18.
The game will be played at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana.
Indiana Hoosiers football schedule 2025
Here's a look at the upcoming schedule for the Hoosiers:
Oct. 18 | vs. Michigan State | 7:30 p.m. |
Oct. 25 | vs. UCLA | TBA |
Nov. 1 | at Maryland | TBA |
Nov. 8 | at Penn State | TBA |
Nov. 15 | vs. Wisconsin | TBA |
Michigan State Spartans football schedule 2025
Here's a look at the upcoming schedule for the Spartans:
Oct. 18 | at Indiana | 7:30 p.m. |
Oct. 25 | vs. Michigan | TBA |
Nov. 1 | at Minnesota | TBA |
Nov. 15 | vs. Penn State | TBA |
Nov. 22 | at Iowa | TBA |