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Michigan State

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Michigan State

Big Ten | 2026

Projected Wins

4.3

Model Profile

#76

JP+ Rank

#78

Off Adj

#74

Def Adj

Overall

-0.6

Offense

-0.6

Defense

-0.3

Win Total Context

4.5

Market

4.3

JP+

4.5

SP+

Bowl Path17%
Fast Start54%
Collapse Risk12%

Path Shape

Cliff risk

54% to start 3-3 or better. Bowl path 17%. Collapse risk 12% (2 or fewer wins). Schedule is front-loaded by +1.1 wins through the first six. Biggest shift Wk3: 83% to 7%.

Big Ten Win Totals

TeamJP+MktSP+
Indiana9.810.59.9
Oregon9.610.510.2
Ohio State9.69.510.2
Penn State8.98.59.1
Iowa8.27.58.0
Washington7.67.57.8
USC7.48.57.8
UCLA7.06.56.0
Northwestern5.55.55.4
Purdue4.43.53.4
Michigan State4.34.54.5