Michigan State University Athletics
Michigan State to Open 2020 Season at Noon on Oct. 24 vs. Rutgers
10/12/2020 11:25:00 AM | Football
EAST LANSING, Mich. – The Big Ten Conference announced start times for the first week of the 2020 football season on Monday. Michigan State will open at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 vs. Rutgers in Spartan Stadium; the game will be televised on BTN. It will mark Mel Tucker's debut as head coach of the Spartans.
Please note: As previously announced by the Big Ten Conference on Sept. 16, fans will not be allowed in attendance this season, with a possible exception of student-athlete or staff family members. In addition, tailgating will not be permitted on the Michigan State campus.
In addition to TV coverage, radio broadcasts of all games will be available on the statewide TCF Bank Spartan Media Network; on Michigan State's official athletic website, msuspartans.com; and on the official Michigan State Athletics app.
Please note: As previously announced by the Big Ten Conference on Sept. 16, fans will not be allowed in attendance this season, with a possible exception of student-athlete or staff family members. In addition, tailgating will not be permitted on the Michigan State campus.
In addition to TV coverage, radio broadcasts of all games will be available on the statewide TCF Bank Spartan Media Network; on Michigan State's official athletic website, msuspartans.com; and on the official Michigan State Athletics app.
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