Michigan State vs. Akron: Stream, injury report, broadcast info, predictions for Saturday

MSU hosts Akron in a nonconference battle this weekend- here’s what you need to know for this matchup between the Spartans and Zips

Michigan State football plays Akron on Saturday afternoon and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The Spartans enter this matchup coming off a victory in their season opener last week. Michigan State topped in-state foe Western Michigan, 35-13, to improve to 1-0.

Akron is also 1-0; the Zips topped Football Championship Subdivision foe St. Francis (Pennsylvania) in overtime last week. It was the first win at Akron for new head coach Joe Moorhead.

LOOK: MSU football to wear neon uniforms, new helmets vs. Akron on Saturday

Michigan State football will wear a new neon helmet this week against Akron

Add another new uniform combination to the Michigan State football wardrobe.

Michigan State will break out the neon uniforms for their home matchup against Akron on Saturday. However, the Spartans will add a twist to the previously worn uniforms: a new helmet.

Check out the uniform combination in the tweets below:

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Michigan State football opens as massive favorite over Akron

Michigan State has opened as a massive favorite over Akron in next week’s matchup from Spartan Stadium

Michigan State won their opener by three scores and the experts at Tipico Sportsbook anticipate an even bigger victory for the Spartans this week against Akron.

The Spartans are listed as 34.5-point favorites over Akron in Saturday’s matchup from Spartan Stadium. Odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook.

Michigan State enters this week two matchup after picking up a victory over fellow MAC opponent Western Michigan, 35-13, on Friday. Akron also opened the season with a victory, although it took the Zips overtime to top FCS-foe St. Francis (PA).

Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET on Saturday and the game can be seen on Big Ten Network..

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