2026 Week 1 · Sep 5, 2026, 12:00 AM · Spartan Stadium
Toledo @ Michigan State
Predicted scoreToss-up
Toledo
23.2
Michigan State
27.0
Michigan State win probability: 60%
Margin (Michigan State − Toledo): 3.9 (80% range -17 to 24)
Total: 50.2 (80% range 28 to 74)
Actual: Toledo 20 – Michigan State 30 (margin error 6.1, total error 0.2)
Most likely scorelines
| Away | Home | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 24 | 0.79% |
| 24 | 24 | 0.73% |
| 17 | 17 | 0.71% |
| 14 | 24 | 0.70% |
| 24 | 17 | 0.66% |
Score distribution
A smooth approximation from the simulator's margin/total moments — see the methodology page for why this isn't the raw simulated draws.
Darker = more likely. The dot marks the predicted score; the dashed line is where home and away are tied.
Prediction movement through the week
| Generated | Pred. margin | Pred. total | Home win prob |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026, 8:54:11 PM | 2.7 | 50.1 | 57% |
| 9/3/2026, 1:04:12 PM | 2.7 | 50.3 | 57% |
| 9/3/2026, 2:25:52 PM | 2.7 | 50.4 | 57% |
| 9/4/2026, 10:43:24 AM | 3.9 | 50.2 | 60% |