Michigan State Football: 5 overreactions from Minnesota win in Week 7

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 14: Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans fumbles the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on October 14, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 14: Tyler Johnson #6 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers carries the ball for a touchdown against Josiah Scott #22 of the Michigan State Spartans during the fourth quarter of the game on October 14, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Spartans defeated the Gophers 30-27. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

3. Spartan secondary was exposed

It’s tough to even say this because the secondary has been solid all year long, led by talented freshman cornerback Josiah Scott. However, Saturday night’s showing against Minnesota was probably the worst from this unit all season.

Notre Dame was able to do whatever it wanted through the air with quick passes, but the Spartans weren’t burned deep much against the Fighting Irish. It was mostly the ground game that hurt Michigan State in that one.

However, Michigan State was dominant against Bowling Green, Western Michigan, Iowa and Michigan, but Minnesota in the fourth quarter put this unit on blast. Were the Spartans exposed, though? Not at all. It’s OK to have a bad quarter here and there, and it happens. The defense was worn out late, and it showed.

Tackling was an issue for the first time all year and it’s definitely tough to adjust to a new quarterback midway through a game. The secondary struggled, yes, but it was definitely not exposed. One bad quarter since the Notre Dame game and fans have found a way to magnify it and call this group out.

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