ASU Football: Power ranking every 2018 opponent

TEMPE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 23: Quarterback Manny Wilkins #5 of the Arizona State Sun Devils celebrates with offensive lineman Tyler McClure #75 after scoring on a two yard rushing touchdown against the Oregon Ducks during the second half of the college football game at Sun Devil Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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SAN DIEGO, CA – DECEMBER 28: Joe Bachie #35 of the Michigan State Spartans motions a first down after Michigan State Spartans recover a fumble by the Washington State Cougars during the second half of the SDCCU Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium on December 28, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

5. Michigan State

September 8 is a day Sun Devil fans have awaited for a while: a contest against a Big Ten opponent. The last time Arizona State faced a Big Ten team is when the Sun Devils took down Wisconsin at home in controversial fashion in 2013, and this year, ASU gets to host Michigan State.

MSU had their way with a Pac-12 opponent last year in the Holiday Bowl, crushing Washington State. The Spartans also return one of the Big Ten’s best quarterbacks in Brian Lewerke, and not to mention, one of the best defenses in college football.

MSU is one of the more experienced teams in the Big Ten, so it could be a tough test for ASU, but if nothing else, it will be a character builder.

Will ASU win?: No.

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