How to Watch Eastern Michigan vs. Michigan State: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time
The Eastern Michigan Eagles visit the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. ET from Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. Eastern Michigan is 1-1, having lost to San Jose State 27-21 last week, and Michigan State moved to 1-0 by beating Toledo 30-20.
Eastern Michigan has leaned on the pass through two games. Quarterback Noah Kim has thrown for 453 yards with three touchdowns and an interception, and the Eagles lead the nation with 79 targets and rank ninth with 51 receptions.
Michigan State has built a more balanced attack. Quarterback Alessio Milivojevic passed for 247 yards and a touchdown without an interception in the win over Toledo, and the Spartans ran for 150 yards.
The Spartans are 17.5-point favorites over the Eagles at DraftKings, with a total of 49.5 and a moneyline of -952 for the Spartans and +598 for the Eagles.
Below, we’ll give you all the details you need to know about how to watch this game.
How to Watch Eastern Michigan vs. Michigan State
- When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, MI
- TV: BTN
- Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One
Players to Watch
Eastern Michigan is a 17.5-point underdog on the road, but Kim gives the Eagles a legitimate answer through the air. He has thrown for 453 yards and three touchdowns through Eastern Michigan’s first two games, an opening win over Sacramento State followed by a loss to San Jose State, and the Eagles have thrown the ball early and often, their 79 targets ranking 2nd most in the NCAAFB this season. That volume puts real pressure on a Michigan State secondary that has to answer Kim’s ability to push the ball downfield. If he keeps that pace against the Spartans, Eastern Michigan has a chance to make this a shootout instead of a rout.
Devereaux is the clearest beneficiary of Eastern Michigan’s pass-heavy approach, catching a touchdown and racking up 97 receiving yards through Eastern Michigan’s first two games this season. With Kim already targeting his receivers at one of the highest rates in the country, Devereaux figures to see plenty of chances against a Michigan State defense that just held Toledo to 20 points. His ability to finish those looks in the end zone gives Eastern Michigan a real answer if the Spartans lean on their double-digit favorite status. A repeat performance would keep the Eagles competitive against a Big Ten opponent.
Michigan State is favored by 17.5 points at home, and Milivojevic’s clean opener sets the tone for why. He threw for 247 yards and a touchdown without an interception in a 30-20 win over Toledo, showing the kind of ball security that keeps the Spartans’ offense on schedule. That matters against an Eastern Michigan defense that just allowed 27 points to San Jose State. If Milivojevic protects the ball again, Michigan State is in position to cover as the favorite in East Lansing.
Edwards gives Michigan State a ground-game complement to Milivojevic’s passing, having rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown in the Spartans’ season-opening win. That balance matters against an Eastern Michigan defense that gave up 27 points and leaned on stopping the pass in its own opener. If Edwards can control the tempo on the ground, Michigan State can keep Eastern Michigan’s offense off the field and protect its spot as a heavy favorite. His workload also signals how much the Spartans trust their offensive line early in the season.
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