Prairie View A&M will face off against Michigan State this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET in a game airing on the Big Ten Network. There is no line set for the BetMGM College Football Odds as this will be the first meeting between the two teams.

Michigan State is aiming for a 3-0 start to the season and is focused on improvement, not overlooking Prairie View A&M before their upcoming game against Boston College. The Spartans have a perfect 8-0 record against Football Championship Subdivision opponents. Prairie View A&M will be looking to secure its first victory over a Football Bowl Subdivision program.

One key matchup to watch will be Prairie View A&M’s passing game against Michigan State’s pass defense. Despite suffering injuries to three key defensive backs in the first two weeks, Michigan State is only allowing 184.5 passing yards per game. The Spartans defense will be challenged by Panthers’ QB Cameron Peters, who had a strong performance in his last game.

Players to keep an eye on include Prairie View A&M’s WR Shemar Savage, who leads the SWAC in receiving yards and Michigan State’s WR Nick Marsh, who was named Big Ten freshman of the week for his impressive performance in the last game.

Various facts and figures surrounding the matchup include Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith aiming to become the first Spartan head coach since 2007 to win his first three games, Michigan State’s undefeated record of 8-0 against FCS opponents, and Prairie View A&M’s defense ranking 23rd in FCS in yards per game allowed. Additionally, Michigan State’s Aidan Chiles had a stellar performance against Maryland, setting new career highs in passing yards and touchdowns. The Spartans also struggle with penalties, ranking near the bottom in the FBS.

García Rodríguez from Prairie View A&M has a perfect record of 6-of-6 on field goals, including a 54-yarder, placing him at the top of the FCS rankings for field goals per game. Fans can stay updated on the latest AP Top 25 polls and college football news throughout the season.