ESPN Football Power Index predicts another losing season for Michigan State in 2025
ESPN Football Power Index predicts another losing season for Michigan State in 2025
The computers behind the ESPN Football Power Index (FPI) are expecting another rough year in East Lansing, Mich. in 2025.
The preseason FPI ratings and rankings were released earlier this week, and its not particularly high on the Spartans. At this point in time, FPI has Michigan State ranked as the No. 59 team nationally -- which comes out to No. 15 out of 18 teams from the Big Ten. Among power four conferences (plus Notre Dame), Michigan State ranked No. 56 out of 68 teams.
As far as how many games will the Spartans win this year, FPI is projecting it to again be a bowl-less season. FPI has predicted Michigan State to finish 5-7 in 2025, with a 42.4% chance to reach bowl eligibility.
The projections from ESPN's FPI tool aren't all that surprising as these type of metrics aren't going to shed must positive light on Michigan State. However, I personally take FPI with a grain of salt as I'm not sure how truly accurate this tool is in today's modern world of college football where the transfer portal is so prevalent in roster construction. So keep that in mind when considering what FPI is projecting for the Spartans this fall.
Michigan State comes into this season with three straight losing seasons, and looking to get back into the postseason for the first time in four years. The Spartans will open the 2025 season against Western Michigan on August 29 at Spartan Stadium.
Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
USA Today
an hour ago
- USA Today
Former QB blasts Mike Tomlin, Steelers' Aaron Rodgers signing: 'Definition of insanity'
Former QB blasts Mike Tomlin, Steelers' Aaron Rodgers signing: 'Definition of insanity' Steelers HC Mike Tomlin has come under fire after news of the Aaron Rodgers signing broke — and former NFL QB Chase Daniel isn't holding back. Back in January, Tomlin claimed that "it's not like doing I've been doing the same things over [and over]" — but Daniel explained that the Rodgers signing proves the exact opposite (courtesy of The Facility): "That's completely false, because you have been doing the same thing over and over. The Steelers have been in this situation before — an aging quarterback, trying to resurrect his career, that needs to be propped up by the NFL's most expensive defense. They tried to muddle last season with 36-year-old Russell Wilson — what did it get them? A first-round exit — not a playoff win. Russell Wilson went 6-5," Daniel criticized. "They did it with Big Ben [Roethlisberger] in his late 30s for a few years — Ben was 9-7 his last season. It didn't work. They're trying to do it again with Aaron Rodgers this year — in what possibly could be Aaron Rodgers' last season as a pro." Daniel would conclude with a powerful criticism of Tomlin's strategy over the past few years — one that many Steelers fans may agree with: "[The Steelers are] doing exactly what Mike Tomlin said he wasn't doing, and the definition of that in the dictionary — if I'm not wrong, [Emmanuel] Acho — is insanity." Could Rodgers serve as the outlier to Tomlin's failed attempts to rely on aging QBs, or will he ultimately become the last nail in the coffin for the Steelers head coach's tenure in Pittsburgh? For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
Washington Post
6 hours ago
- Washington Post
NCAA v. House settlement approved, allowing colleges to directly pay athletes
Almost five years after House v. NCAA was filed in Oakland, California, Judge Claudia Wilken granted final approval to a settlement Friday night, a decision that will drastically change college sports again, allowing schools to pay athletes directly for the first time. The settlement resolves three antitrust suits against the NCAA — House, Carter and Hubbard — all of which challenged past restrictions on athlete compensation. The agreement was hashed out by attorneys for the plaintiffs and six defendants: The NCAA, SEC, Big Ten, ACC, Big 12 and Pac 12. It includes almost $2.8 billion in back damages for former and current athletes (and their lawyers).
USA Today
7 hours ago
- USA Today
Texas A&M basketball re-offers 2027 5-star small forward
Texas A&M basketball re-offers 2027 5-star small forward With Texas A&M's basketball program under new management, head coach Bucky McMillan is off and running this offseason after adding 13 players to the 2025 roster, including highly coveted Spanish guard Rubén Domínguez, who announced his commitment on Friday afternoon. While the future is bright, the present is even brighter amid the talent McMillan will work with this fall. On the recruiting trail, McMillan has yet to land a 2026 prospect, but has made significant progress over the past month. In the 2027 cycle, Texas A&M has officially re-offered five-star small forward Ryan Hampton, whose previous praise of former head coach Buzz Williams' coaching staff was more based on all-time scoring guard Wade Taylor IV, while the Aggies offered his brother, former NBA guard RJ Hampton. "I've been around that program a lot since they recruited my brother. They have a player presently on their team, Wade Taylor, he is a great player. And he is the guy they need to go out and win them a game.' With the new and exciting Texas A&M staff led by McMillan, Hampton is back in the fold and will continue to consider the Aggies moving forward. With the talent the program has acquired this offseason, Hampton has a baseline to work off of regarding McMillan's ability to recruit. During his 2024-2025 season with Dynamic Prep, Hampton averaged 7.8 points per game and shot above 60% from the field. According to 247Sports Composite, Hampton is currently positioned as the 2nd-ranked prospect in the class, 2nd-ranked small forward, and the No. 1-ranked prospect in Texas. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.
