The first big scheduling news of the J Batt era at Michigan State dropped on Thursday. MSU now has a pair of out-of-conference, home-and-home series set up against Oklahoma State and Cincinnati. The Spartans face the Cowboys on the road in 2028 and at home in 2029. Michigan State goes to Cincinnati in 2030 and then hosts the Bearcats in 2031. FCS-level Duquesne will also open up the 2027 season in East Lansing. Here are three things to know about the announcement: Save the date(s) 🗓️ pic.twitter.com/Hz0YYPxBuz — Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) May 7, 2026 2027 Non-Con, Opponent Slate Complete Michigan State's head coach Pat Fitzgerald looks on during spring football practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The addition of Duquesne means the 2027 non-conference slate is complete. MSU takes on the Dukes on Sept. 4, 2027, Central Michigan on Sept. 11, and then Notre Dame on Sept. 18.…