The Big 12 has fined Iowa State and Kansas State $500,000 each for opting out of bowl games. The conference announced the fines Sunday in a statement declaring that coaching change is not a viable reason for not fulfilling bowl obligations.

Michigan State (3-7 overall, 0-7 Big Ten) is nearing one of its final chances this year to get a conference victory. The Spartans are matched up against Iowa (6-4, 4-3), with MSU trying to keep its losing streak from reaching eight. Iowa has lost its last two games to current CFP No. 7 Oregon and No. 15 USC.