Michigan State Football: 5 reasons Spartans will upset Penn State

Michigan State Football: 5 reasons Spartans will upset Penn State in Week 10

EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 21: Defensive end Demetrius Cooper #98 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates an incomplete pass by the Indiana Hoosiers that ended the Hoosiers final drive during the fourth quarter at Spartan Stadium on October 21, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State defeated Indiana 17-9. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) /

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 14: Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans passes the ball under pressure form Blake Cashman #36 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first quarter of the game on October 14, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

3. Brian Lewerke is beginning to fulfill his potential

Who knows where this team would be without the play of sophomore quarterback Brian Lewerke. He has made costly mistakes thus far, however, he has shown the ability to learn from those mistakes. He has put his fumbling issues aside and has risen his play with each week.

The challenge he faces Saturday is a very good Penn State defense.

Penn State will shut down the Spartans’ meager rushing attack and force Lewerke to beat them through the air. He almost was able to do will the Spartans to a win over Northwestern. That game has served as a valuable lesson for the young signal caller.

The Nittany Lions can be exposed with the deep pass. While Lewerke missed on several wide open receivers, this is something that can be cleaned up. He has steadily improved and his improvement is more apparent now with a steady No. 1 receiver in Cody White.

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