Football fans headed to East Lansing for the Spartans - Bruins game this weekend will want to wear warm layers in anticipation of chilly fall weather for morning tailgating.

Michigan State University's Spartans host the UCLA Bruins at Spartan Stadium at noon Saturday, Oct. 11. For fans planning to tailgate early, temperatures are expected to be the 40s from 6-9 a.m. By kickoff, it should warm up to 56 degrees, and then reach 62 by the time the game is over.

On Oct. 4, the Spartans lost to the Nebraska Cornhuskers , 38-27, leaving them at 3-2 this season. The UCLA Bruins upset the Penn State Nittany Lions , 42-37, lifting them to 1-4.

Here's the National Weather Service forecast for the game.

Will it be cold for the Michigan State game this weekend?

Yes, for early tailgaters

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