Getting to Know Michigan State
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-0) will face Michigan State Spartans (2-1) in East Lansing for their Big Ten opener, with Nebraska seeking to avenge a close three-point loss from last season.
- Michigan State, under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald, shows signs of improvement with a renewed focus on discipline, finishing strong, and a balanced run game and defense reminiscent of the Mark Dantonio era.
- The Spartans' offense is led by quarterback Alessio Milivojevic and running back Cam Edwards, but their wide receiver group lacks a dynamic playmaker; tight end Jayden Savoury is a key offensive threat to watch.
- Michigan State's defense, particularly its linebacker corps and secondary, is the team's strength, though the defensive line remains an area of relative weakness despite recent improvements.
- Special teams have been solid for Michigan State, highlighted by kicker Liam Boyd's accuracy, while the game is expected to be low-scoring and closely contested, likely decided by defensive performance.
