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Position Grades: Michigan State
Michigan State was held to 4.7 yards per pass, and the secondary executed blitzes perfectly to overwhelm Alessio Milivojevic. Zion Tracy, King Mack, and Daryus Dixon all had at least a half sack. Tracy had a sack-fumble late in the game with the Spartans moving into the red zone. This was the best game all season from the secondary.
It's been over two months since Penn State and Michigan State have won a game, and one losing streak will end this afternoon. Our Penn State vs. Michigan State predictions show why the Nittany Lions have the edge.
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Stats, records: Michigan beats Northwestern 24-22 with new milestones, big numbers
Michigan football’s 24-22 win at Wrigley Field came with milestones — from Andrew Marsh’s record day to Dominic Zvada’s walk-off field goal.
A 10-yard scramble from quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer brought Penn State to a 1st-and-goal from the Michigan State 9-yard line. Three plays later, an end-around reverse for wide receiver Devonte Ross (which was actually counted as a pass) brought the Nittany Lions into the end zone and gave them a two-score lead.
MSU football's performance is analyzed through 3 quick takes Saturday after 28-10 loss to Penn State at Spartan Stadium.
Dominic Zvada kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired, Jordan Marshall ran for 142 yards and two touchdowns before exiting with an injury and No. 18 Michigan stayed in the playoff chase by
Linebacker Sefa Saipaia Jr. has been the leader of the defense, leading the team in tackles with 55, and he is second on the team in tackles for loss with 5.5. The alpha dog off the edge for Western Michigan is Nadame Tucker, one of the MAC’s best edge rushers.
Penn State and Michigan State are nearly even against each other, showcasing the levelness between the two teams.