Michigan State Spartans

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In the books

WEEK 17 · 2025

Big Ten title game

Win the Big Ten

Make the playoff

First-round bye

Michigan State is out of the playoff race.

This week is in the books — the rundown below shows how each wish landed.

Playoff odds by week

If Michigan State wins out: 0% to win the Big Ten, 0% to make the playoff.

The Saturday rundown

ranked by what moves Michigan State's path

No other game this week meaningfully moves Michigan State's odds. Enjoy the football.

Based on 50,000 season simulations entering week 17, anchored to the Playoff Committee Rankings (week 16). How the model works.