Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Michigan State Spartans Prediction, 9/12/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Michigan State Spartans

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Location: Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Spartans (-17.5)

Total/Over-Under: 49.5

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-1) are headed to Spartan Stadium on Saturday, September 12, 2026 where they will play the Michigan State Spartans (1-0). Michigan State opens this matchup as 17.5-point favorites. The over/under is 49.5.

The Eastern Michigan Eagles come into this game with a record of 1-1 this season. In their last matchup, the Eagles took the field against the San Jose State Spartans and took a loss by a score of 27-21. On the ground, the Eagles gave up 137 yds on 36 tries, which is an average of 3.8 yds per rush surrendered. Eastern Michigan allowed 23 completions on 41 attempts for a total of 316 yds, and a completion percentage of 56.1%. On the day, they tallied 68 plays which gave them 281 yards. The Eastern Michigan Eagles ended up running the ball 25 different times and accounted for 107 yards, earning them an average of 4.3 yards per carry.

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The Eagles have earned 629 total yards this season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Eastern Michigan has compiled 3 touchdowns through the air and 3 touchdowns on the ground. They have surrendered the football 2 different times. Eastern Michigan has amassed 34 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 8 infractions for 64 yds. As a team they're averaging 88.0 yards on the ground which has them sitting 118th in Division 1. When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the Eastern Michigan Eagles have an average of 24.5 points per outing.

The Eagles are ranked 91st in D-1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 22.0 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.5 yards per tote and 93.0 rushing yards per game on the campaign. Overall, they have conceded 186 rushing yards through 2 games. Concerning yards via the pass, the Eagles have allowed 538 yards which has them ranked 135th in D-1. They have conceded 269.0 yards per contest via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 55.2%. Overall, they are granting 362.0 yards per outing ranking them 84th in the country. They have allowed 3 touchdowns by air as well as 1 touchdown running the ball.

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The Spartans head into this matchup 1-0 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Spartans went home victorious with a score of 30-20 when they faced the Toledo Rockets. Michigan State ran the football for 3.1 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 150 yards on 49 attempts. The Spartans finished with a total of 397 yards on 83 plays (4.8 yards per play). The Spartans pass defense gave up a completion rate of 57.1%, relinquishing 196 yards on 12 for 21 passing. Michigan State allowed 20 run attempts for 77 yards (3.9 yds per rush).

In relation to how much they score, the Spartans are ranking 77th in college football by scoring 30.0 PPG. The Michigan State Spartans maintain an average of 397.0 yards/outing, which has them sitting 72nd in the country. The Michigan State offense has accrued 43 yds of penalties on 4 infraction, which ranks 115th in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown no interception while allowing opponents to recover no fumbles and they have been able to tally 26 1st downs. For the year so far, the Spartans have thrown for 247 yards through the air. They hold an average of 150.0 yards per game via the ground game.

The Spartans are relinquishing 20.0 points per game, which has them 82nd in the nation. Michigan State has given up a total of 77 rushing yards as well as 1 touchdown via the rush for the season. They have yielded 2 touchdowns via the pass and 196.0 yards per outing, which has them sitting 73rd in college football. The Spartans defense has been on the field for 41 plays, which has them sitting 5th in D-1. Their defense has no fumbles recovered and 1 interception on the season.

Who will win tonight's Eagles/Spartans college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Eagles +17.5

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