Michigan State vs. FAU channel, time, schedule, live stream to watch Friday night college football game

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Michigan State opens a doubleheader of Big Ten Conference football Friday against Florida Atlantic as its season-opener marks the beginning of the Jonathan Smith era in East Lansing, Mich.

The Spartans are attempting to re-establish an identity that made them one of the Big Ten's best teams over the last several years. Mark Dantonio served as coach for over a decade-plus, followed by a brief stint under Mel Tucker. 

Despite a bowl victory against Pittsburgh to close out the 2020-2021 season, Tucker was fired unceremoniously last season as a Title IX investigation found that he was having inappropriate contact with a woman who was described as an activist. Tucker was accused of sexual harassment against the same woman, Brenda Tracy, based on an April 2022 phone conversation revealed in the investigation.

The Spartans finished last season 4-8, with a 2-7 mark in Big Ten play. Decimated by injuries, inconsistent quarterback play, and a failure to close out one-score games, they fumbled their way through the season.

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Meanwhile, Florida Atlantic also finished 4-8 despite playing a tough nonconference schedule and nearly upsetting Illinois on the road. Given that it's Week 1, both teams' jitters may be on full display. Smith is being tasked with leading the Spartans back to relevance again.

TSN has everything to know ahead of Friday night's game, including where to watch, stream and listen

What channel is Michigan State vs. Florida Atlantic on tonight?

  • TV channel: Big Ten Network
  • Live stream: Fubo

Those who can't attend the Week 1 opener between Michigan State and Florida Atlantic can watch the game on Big Ten Network and stream the game courtesy of Fubo, which offers a free trial. The game will be called by Jason Ross Jr. (play-by-play) and Brock Vereen (color analyst).

 

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What time is Michigan State vs. Florida Atlantic on tonight?

  • Date: Friday, Aug. 30
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET
  • Location: Spartan Stadium (East Lansing, Mich.)

Michigan State and Florida Atlantic will kickoff just after 7 p.m. ET in East Lansing, Mich., at Spartan Stadium

Michigan State vs. Florida Atlantic radio station

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Michigan State football schedule 2024

Date

Game 

Time (ET)

Fri., Aug. 30

Michigan State vs. Florida Atlantic 

7 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 7

Michigan State at Maryland 

3:30 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 14

Michigan State vs. Prairie View

3:30 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 21

 Michigan State at Boston College

TBD

Sat., Sept. 28

Michigan State vs. Ohio State

TBD

Sat., Oct. 5

Michigan State at Oregon 

TBD

Sat., Oct. 19

Michigan State vs. Iowa

TBD

Sat., Oct. 26

Michigan State at Michigan 

TBD

Sat., Nov. 2

Michigan State vs. Indiana

TBD

Sat., Nov. 16

Michigan State at Illinois

TBD

Sat., Nov. 23

Michigan State vs. Purdue

TBD

Sat., Nov. 30

Michigan State vs. Rutgers

TBD

 

 

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Zain Bando is a freelance writer for The Sporting News. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism.