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Michigan State Football: 5 bold predictions vs. Iowa in Week 5

By Connor Muldowney

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 05: LJ Scott #3 of the Michigan State Spartans reaches into the end zone against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 5, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 05: LJ Scott #3 of the Michigan State Spartans reaches into the end zone against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 5, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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EAST LANSING, MI – SEPTEMBER 23: Greer Martini #48 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish sacks quarterback Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans and causes a fumble during the second quarter of the game at Spartan Stadium on September 23, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI – SEPTEMBER 23: Greer Martini #48 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish sacks quarterback Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans and causes a fumble during the second quarter of the game at Spartan Stadium on September 23, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

2. Spartans don’t commit a turnover

Don’t laugh at this one. Hear me out. Michigan State will not commit a single turnover against Iowa on Saturday evening. That may be the boldest of all predictions seeing as the Spartans have had a huge turnover issue through their first three games, but Iowa ranks 59th in college football in turnover margin.

The Hawkeyes are dead-even with opponents this year in terms of turnovers which makes their margin 0. Michigan State hasn’t fared quite as well, but facing an opponent that doesn’t force a ton of turnovers is a breath of fresh air.

Brian Lewerke will be facing a secondary that has recorded five interceptions this season, which could hurt his confidence. He needs to avoid silly mistakes and throws into coverage. He will do just that against the Hawkeyes, giving MSU the best chance to win.

As for LJ Scott, it’s going to be up to him to make sure the run game continues to build momentum by not fumbling in crucial situations — or at all, for that matter. No fumbles, no picks and a solid all-around day for the Spartans’ turnover battle.

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