For Spartans on and off the field, this week is a special one. Michigan State’s homecoming week festivities have already kicked off in East Lansing, with the climax set for an under-the-lights matchup in the 108th homecoming football game against the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Iowa (No. 24) will be Michigan State's fourth consecutive game against a top-31 scoring defense, after Ohio State (tied for fifth), Boston College (tied for 20th) and Oregon (31st). On the season, Iowa has seven interceptions ― graduate student defensive back Jermari Harris leads the way with three ― and four fumble recoveries.

Big Ten opponents match up when the Iowa Hawkeyes (4-2) and the Michigan State Spartans (3-3) play on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Spartan Stadium. The game will be broadcast on NBC, with the