Spartan Avenue
Fansided

Michigan State Football: Pros and cons of move to Ford Field

By Scott Tolonen

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 24: Fans enter the stadium prior to a game between the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 24, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 24: Fans enter the stadium prior to a game between the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 24, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
5 of 7
Next
EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 27: Brandon Wright #26 and Jacub Panasiuk #96 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrate against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the fourth quarter at Spartan Stadium on November 27, 2021 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 27: Brandon Wright #26 and Jacub Panasiuk #96 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrate against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the fourth quarter at Spartan Stadium on November 27, 2021 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) /

Pro: Climate-controlled stadium

Speaking of freezer, the weather in the State of Michigan can get cold as early as September and is as unpredictable as Michigan construction timetables.

While snow games are fun to watch on TV and fun for the players, sitting in 30-degree weather at night can be potentially dangerous for older, more experienced fans.

I went to a November noon game against Ohio State back in 2016 and while all the walking and Bailey’s and coffee kept me warm before the game, by the middle of the second quarter, I was shivering. Even with hats, gloves, and layers, sitting in cold weather can get rough quickly.

Ford Field offers a perfect temperature so you can focus on the product on the field instead of checking to make sure you still have all your toes despite only feeling seven of them.

Home/Spartans Football