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The Michigan State football team did just enough to come away with a win in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season and usher in the Jonathan Smith era.

The Spartans (1-0) will face tougher competition this week when they face Maryland (1-0) in their Big Ten Conference opener on Saturday in College Park, Md. While Michigan State leads the overall standings between the two programs at 10-4, the Terrapins have won two straight games, including a 31-9 victory in East Lansing in 2023.

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MSU escaped with a 16-10 victory over FAU, in which quarterback Aidan Chiles struggled in his East Lansing debut, completing 10 of 24 passes with two interceptions. Running back Kay’Ron Lynch-Adams finished with nine carries for 101 yards and a touchdown to help Smith to the win in his debut as Spartans coach.

Meanwhile, Maryland is coming off a 50-7 win over UConn in Week 1. Terrapins quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. threw for 311 yards and two touchdowns in the win, while Tai Felton caught seven passes for 178 yards and both of Edwards’ pass TDs.

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Follow live updates from the Big Ten opener between Michigan State and Maryland, including everything you need to know about Saturday afternoon’s game:

This section will be updated when the game starts.

TEAM	1 quarter	2nd quarter	3rd quarter	4th quarter	F
STATE OF MICHIGAN	0	–	–	–	–
MARYLAND	7	–	–	–	–

Maryland opens the scoring with a touchdown

15:51: Tai Felton scores the first goal for Maryland with a 15-yard touchdown pass from Billy Edwards Jr. The scoring drive: 14 plays over 75 yards and 6:30 minutes off the clock.

Edwards Jr. makes a nifty shovel throw to Dylan Wade for a third-and-8 conversion, one of four third-down conversions on the Terrpains’ drive. On the drive, Edwards misses a couple of open deep throws to Kaden Prather and Tai Felton. Both players have space and are thrown too far — that’s something to watch. On another deep throw to Prather, defensive pass interference is called against Charles Brantley.

15:40: Michigan State won the coin toss and moved to the second half. Maryland received the ball first. Jonathan Kim’s kick was a touchback.

15:22: Starter Kristian Phillips, receiver Alante Brown, safeties Dillon Tatum and Khalil Majeed, defensive tackle Ben Roberts and defensive end Avery Dunn are unavailable for the Spartans’ game. Dunn was the only player who also missed last week’s game.

14:17: The Michigan State football team’s X-Account (formerly Twitter) shared photos of MSU players on the field before the away game against Maryland.

13:13: Linebacker Wayne Matthews III will be named honorary captain of the games and will return to his home state. Matthews attended Charles Herbert Flowers High in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. He transferred to MSU from Old Dominion in January.

Michigan State vs. Maryland today

Date: Saturday, September 7
Start time: 3:30 p.m. ET

What channel is Michigan State vs. Maryland on today?

The Big Ten opener between Michigan State and Maryland will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network during Week 2 of the 2024 college football season. Jason Ross Jr. and Anthony Herron will provide commentary from Byrd Stadium, and Kylen Mills will report from the sidelines. Streaming options for this game include Fox Sports via a cable provider or Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

History of Michigan State vs. Maryland

Series record: Michigan State leads 10-4
Michigan State’s last win: 13 November 2021 (40-21)
Maryland’s last victory: 23 September 2023 (31-9)

Michigan State vs. Maryland Predictions

Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press: Maryland 21, MSU 17

“The loss of MSU safety Dillon Tatum proves crucial, and Terps quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. and receiver Tai Felton give the Spartans’ secondary a Big Ten baptism for the forward pass that Florida Atlantic couldn’t. MSU quarterback Aidan Chiles shows more composure and the offensive line looks improved, but it’s not enough to earn a road win against the confident Terrapins..”

Betting Odds MSU vs. Maryland

BetMGM betting lines and odds as of Saturday afternoon:

Spread: Maryland (-8½)
Over/Under: 44½
Money line: Maryland (-350), MSU (+275)

MSU vs. Maryland Injury Updates

This section will be updated.

Weather updates for Michigan State vs. Maryland

According to AccuWeather

Expected temperature at kick-off: 73 degrees

Michigan State Schedule 2024

August 30: Michigan State vs. Florida Atlantic (win, 16-10)
September 7: Michigan State at Maryland*
September 14: Michigan State vs. Prairie View
September 21: Michigan State at Boston College
September 28: Michigan State vs. Ohio State*
October 4th: Michigan State at Oregon*
October 12: Bye
October 19: Michigan State vs. Iowa*
October 26: Michigan State at Michigan*
November 2: Michigan State vs. Indiana*
November 9: Bye
November 16: Michigan State at Illinois*
November 22: Michigan State vs. Purdue*
November 30: Michigan State vs. Rutgers*
RECORD: 1:0

*denotes Big Ten game

Maryland Schedule 2024

August 31: Maryland vs. UConn (W, 50-7)
September 7: Maryland vs. Michigan State*
September 14: Maryland at Virginia
September 21: Maryland vs. Villanova
September 28: Maryland near Indiana*
October 5: Bye
October 11: Maryland vs. Northwestern*
October 19: Maryland vs. USC*
October 26: Maryland – Minnesota*
November 2nd: Bye
November 9th: Maryland – Oregon*
November 16: Maryland vs. Rutgers*
November 23: Marland vs. Iowa*
November 8: Maryland at Penn State*
RECORD: 1:0