Michigan State's Aidan Chiles, right, talks with Nick Marsh, left, and Omari Kelly on the sideline during the fourth quarter in the game against Western Michigan on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in East Lansing. Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

How Friday Night's Win Was Beneficial for MSU Recruiting

Originally posted on Michigan State Spartans on SI
By Caleb Sisk | Last updated Aug 30, 2025 1:01 PM ET

The Michigan State Spartans have been one of the better teams in the nation when it comes to recruiting in the 2026 class, simply due to the changeover that they had later in the cycle despite starting the cycle off very poorly. They were able to capitalize on their official visits in June, which is when they found the bulk of their success from the cycle.

They started the month of June off with only four commitments, but they now sit at a total of 22 commits in the class, which is huge for them along the way, and they can now focus on their football season, which just began on Friday. The Spartans walked away from the football game victorious.

Michigan State won the football game against Western Michigan on Friday night., coming away with a 23-6 win, as the Spartans did exactly what they needed to do, even though it wasn't flashy.

The Michigan State Spartans accomplished their mission of starting 1-0, but they were able to win more than the football game. They were able to win the recruiting scene as well, as this time slot and date were very favorable for recruiting for many different reasons.

Why This Date Worked in Favor of Michigan State Recruiting

This date was favorable for the Spartans as there were significantly less number of games played on Friday night compared to how many there will be on Saturday, which is very favorable for Michigan State's pursuit of even the recruits who did not attend the game, as they could have been watching Friday night, especially if they had a bye week.

But no means was this the biggest game to tune in to; however, it is one of the primary games that was highlighted.

Michigan State's home opener is always an important game for recruiting, and the Friday night slot is uniquely beneficial. The Spartans can only hope they see the benefit as recruits narrow down their schools down the road.

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