The Michigan State Spartans (2-0) face an FCS opponent, the Youngstown State Penguins (2-0), on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Spartan Stadium.

The Spartans are very heavy favorites (currently -23.5) in their matchup against the Penguins, with the over/under at 52.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Spartans are -2083 and the Penguins are +1053.)

Below you’ll find our betting preview for this this matchup between the Spartans and the Penguins, and uncover all of our predictions here, too!

Michigan State vs. Youngstown State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Spartans (-23.5)
• Moneyline: Spartans (-2083), Penguins (+1053)
• Total: 52.5 points
• TV Channel: Big Ten Network
• Live Stream: Fubo

Michigan State vs. Youngstown State betting info and stats

Michigan State has yet to win a game against the spread so far this season (0-2-0). Michigan State won both of the games it has played as the moneyline favorite this season. Youngstown State, in two games with a set spread so far this season, has gone 1-1-0 against the spread. Youngstown State has not played as an underdog on the moneyline yet this season.

Michigan State vs. Youngstown State key players

Michigan State Spartans

• Aidan Chiles has thrown for 386 yards (193.0 ypg) to lead Michigan State, completing 69.2% of his passes and collecting five touchdown passes this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 47 rushing yards on 22 carries with one rushing touchdown.
• The team’s top rusher, Makhi Frazier, has carried the ball 31 times for 184 yards (92.0 per game), scoring one time.
• Brandon Tullis has carried the ball 11 times for 81 yards (40.5 per game) and one touchdown.
• Omari Kelly’s 135 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 15 times and has registered 11 catches.
• Nick Marsh has grabbed 10 passes while averaging 50.0 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
• Chrishon McCray has been the target of six passes and compiled four grabs for 72 yards, an average of 36.0 yards per contest.
• Malik Spencer has 1.0 sack to pace the team, and also has 1.0 TFL and eight tackles.
• Jordan Hall, Michigan State’s top tackler, has 22 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
• Wayne Matthews III has a team-leading one interception to go along with 14 tackles and one pass defended.

Youngstown State Penguins

• Beau Brungard has been a dual threat for Youngstown State this season. He has 236 passing yards (118.0 per game) while completing 70.3% of his passes. He’s tossed one touchdown pass and zero interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 409 yards (204.5 ypg) on 38 carries with six rushing touchdowns.
• Jaden Gilbert has seven receptions for 50 yards (25.0 per game) so far while also carrying the ball 14 times for 82 yards and one score.
• Max Tomczak has collected seven receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 112 (56.0 yards per game). He’s been targeted seven times and has one touchdown.
• Mike Solomon has put together a 53-yard season so far. He’s caught five passes on two targets.
• Michael Wells, the team’s leader in tackles and sacks, has collected 2.0 sacks, 14 tackles and one pass defended.
• Justin Wimpye has a team-leading one interception to go along with 14 tackles and one pass defended.