Michigan State Football: 5 bold predictions vs. Maryland in Week 12

EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 04: Felton Davis III #18 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates his second half touchdown with teammates while playing the Penn State Nittany Lions at Spartan Stadium on November 4, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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EAST LANSING, MI – NOVEMBER 04: Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans throws a second half pass while playing the Penn State Nittany Lions at Spartan Stadium on November 4, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State won the game 27-24. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

3. Michigan State will be turnover-free

Turnovers seem to be the death of this Michigan State team this season. Just look at the three losses.

First, the Spartans shot themselves in the foot against Notre Dame, turning the ball over a multitude of times, including once at the goal-line, causing a 14-point swing. Next, they fumbled a couple of times against Northwestern which foiled chances to extend the lead and an interception in triple-overtime sealed the loss. Lastly, Ohio State forced two picks from Brian Lewerke.

If Michigan State is going to win the game, it’s going to be because it holds on to the ball and avoids the turnover bug. Maryland isn’t exactly a stout defensive team, meaning that Lewerke shouldn’t have any major problems through the air.

While he won’t throw any interceptions and the Spartans won’t lose any fumbles, they will also force a couple of turnovers from Max Bortenschlager on the other side. Winning the turnover battle is the top key to victory, and the Spartans will do just that.

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