Schedule analysis: Michigan State

Michigan State opens its season in exactly six weeks. (Pause for applause). While the opener against Boise State is a big one, we’re here to analyze the Spartans’ entire 2012 season as part of our ongoing series looking at each Big Ten’s slate this fall.

Here’s what the defending Legends Division champs can look forward to this year:

Nonconference opponents (with 2011 records)

Aug. 31: Boise State (12-1)
Sept. 8: at Central Michigan (3-9)
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