Michigan State Football: 5 reasons Spartans will beat Maryland in Week 12

EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 21: Defensive end Jacub Panasiuk #96 of the Michigan State Spartans is congratulated by his brother, defensive tackle Mike Panasiuk #72 of the Michigan State Spartans, after sacking quarterback Peyton Ramsey of the Indiana Hoosiers for a 4-yard loss during the first 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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COLUMBUS, OH – NOVEMBER 11: LJ Scott #3 of the Michigan State Spartans takes off on a 20-yard run in the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 11, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

4. Run game will get back on track behind LJ Scott

It really is tough to just completely forget about the run game. With all the success Brian Lewerke has had through the air to this point in the season, guys like LJ Scott, Gerald Holmes and Madre London can be forgotten.

The run game has been a fraction of what it normally is and that’s mostly due to a young, developing offensive line. The line has been solid in pass protection, for the most part, but opening running lanes has been a work in progress.

In fact, the only 100-yard rusher on the season was LJ Scott against Minnesota when he posted a career-high of 194 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries. Don’t expect him to break that total against the Terrapins, but he will get back on track with about 150 yards.

Michigan State has waited far too long to get the run game back on track and this is the perfect opportunity, facing a team that allows over 170 yards per game on the ground. The Spartans will finish with over 200 yards rushing with Scott leading the way.

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