Overview

• Michigan State opened with a 23-6 home win over Western Michigan after building a 21-0 first-half lead before a slower second half closed out the game.
• Aidan Chiles went 17-of-23 for 155 yards and a touchdown, Makhi Frazier rushed 14 times for 103 yards with a score, and transfer Omari Kelly caught seven passes for 75 yards.
• Headline prep results included Grandville 44-40 over Muskegon, Grand Blanc 35-20 over Mona Shores, Portage Central 45-0 over East Lansing, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s 41-0 over Portage Northern, and Clarkston 38-7 over Belleville.
• MLive posted photo galleries and live coverage from openers across the state, including Clarkston–Belleville, Portage Northern–Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, Portage Central–East Lansing, and Grandville–Muskegon.
• Fans were guided to watch high school games on NFHSnetwork via an Annual Pass and to college broadcasts on FS1/Fox Sports 2 with streaming options through Fubo, Sling, and DirecTV.