Michigan State Football: 5 bold predictions vs. Penn State in Week 10

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - NOVEMBER 26: Head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans shakes hands with head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions after the game on November 26, 2016 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. Penn State defeats Michigan State 45-12 clinching Big Ten East Division Champions. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

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EAST LANSING, MI – SEPTEMBER 30: Quarterback Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans passes the ball against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half at Spartan Stadium on September 30, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) /

2. Brian Lewerke will pass for over 300 yards again

Two straight games of 300-plus yards passing? Yes, please. Brian Lewerke proved last week against Northwestern that he can take over a game with his arm. Sure, he missed some wide open guys 20-plus yards down the field, but that’s something he can work on and correct by the end of the season. People forget he’s just a redshirt sophomore in his first year as the starter.

There’s a reason Mark Dantonio has compared him to Kirk Cousins and it’s not just because he’s a strong leader. It’s also because he knows how to sling the ball and cut down on his mistakes. Although he had been prone to turnovers early, he has learned from his mistakes.

Lewerke did end the Northwestern game on an ill-advised throw into double coverage in triple overtime which was picked off, but people forget he nearly made an incredible play after scooping up his own fumble. If he were to have thrown it away or even gotten a first down, people would be singing his praises still.

The sophomore has made his fair share of mistakes, but he’s capable of big things at Michigan State. One week after breaking the school record for passing yards in a single game, Lewerke will throw for over 300 yards again.

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