ESPN's SP+ ratings system has released a predicted final score for the upcoming college football matchup between Michigan State and Washington, according to a report by Robert Bondy for Spartans Wire on November 11, 2026.
The SP+ metric, developed by ESPN analyst Bill Connelly, uses play-by-play and drive data to generate predictive ratings for college football teams. The system's projection for the Spartans versus Huskies contest was published as part of regular weekly forecasting coverage.
Michigan State and Washington are set to face off in a cross-conference matchup that pits the Big Ten against the Pac-12. Both programs enter the game with distinct offensive and defensive profiles that the SP+ model weighs heavily in its calculations.
