Big Ten · Week 1 · Game Recap
Fresno State holds off Michigan State, 26-19
Connor Cook's Spartans dropped their opener on the road and head to Arizona State next.
SFL News DeskWeek 1 · Oct 22, 2026
FRESNO, Calif. -- Michigan State came up a touchdown short in its opener, falling 26-19 at Fresno State.
Cook's Spartans are trying to turn around a program that went 1-11 and 0-9 in Big Ten play last season. The Spartans lost by a touchdown on the road.
| Team | T |
|---|---|
| Michigan State (0-1, 0-0) | 19 |
| Fresno State (1-0, 0-0) | 26 |
Fresno State opens 1-0.
Up next
Michigan State stays out west for Week 2 with a trip to Arizona State, where Andrew Luck's Sun Devils are 2-0 with wins over No. 12 Arkansas and No. 14 BYU.