Coverage dated October 17, 2026

How to watch Michigan State football vs. Northwestern today

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Both coach Pat Fitzgerald and quarterback Aidan Chiles face their former programs as No. 25 Northwestern heads to East Lansing at noon on Peacock.

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MLive
How to watch Michigan State football vs. Northwestern today (opens MLive)
Published Oct 17, 2026
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Both coach Pat Fitzgerald and quarterback Aidan Chiles face their former programs as No. 25 Northwestern heads to East Lansing at noon on Peacock.
The Oregonian
Is Northwestern vs MSU football on TV today, or streaming only? (opens The Oregonian)
Published Oct 17, 2026
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The No. 25 ranked Northwestern Wildcats (4-1) take on the struggling Michigan State Spartans (2-4) with QB Aidan Chiles playing on the road against his former team in Week 7.
MLive
Michigan State football live updates and chat for today’s game against No. 25 Northwestern (opens MLive)
Published Oct 17, 2026
MLive's feed description
Follow along live as coach Pat Fitzgerald faces his former team and ex-Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles returns to East Lansing.