Michigan State Football: 5 bold predictions vs. Minnesota in Week 7

2. Brian Lewerke totals over 350 yards

Everyone knows Brian Lewerke has the talent to compete with the big boys in the Big Ten, but the fans, coaches and pundits are waiting for his first true breakout game. He played well against Bowling Green, Western Michigan and Iowa, but his numbers against Notre Dame didn’t quite make up for his two costly turnovers.

Against Minnesota, he will have his best game yet, totaling 350 yards of offense and protecting the ball with no interceptions and about 280 passing yards. He will also throw for two more touchdowns, putting his total at 11 on the year with just two picks through six games.

Lewerke will also put up about 70 yards rushing as Minnesota knows about his dual-threat ability, but won’t be able to stop it. He will have a couple of planned run plays go for 15-20 yards and then he will break off a scramble for 20-30. His line will give him plenty of time in the pocket, though.

This performance will act as a building block of confidence for future showings and Indiana will be the next to face an improved sophomore gunslinger — who they avoided last year when Tyler O’Connor faced the Hoosiers.