Washington vs Michigan State head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 11, Saturday, November 14, 2026.
The Breakdown
Dead even at 62-62. Washington's 4★ quarterback edge is the separator; Michigan State starts 12 portal additions.
When Washington has the ball: 3.8★ O-line, just 2.4 years, faces Michigan State's 3.3★ D-line averaging 3.8 seasons.
When Michigan State has the ball: 2.8★ O-line, 4.0 years experience, must handle Washington's 3.3★ D-line. Half-star edge Huskies.
Swing factor: Demond Williams Jr, 4★ and two years, outranks Alessio Milivojevic's 3★ at identical experience.
X-factor: Mid-November Saturday in East Lansing: Washington travels cross-country for a Week 11 road trip.