Michigan State Football: 5 bold predictions vs. Washington State in Holiday Bowl

2. Brian Lewerke will be turnover-free

What a season it’s been for first-year starting quarterback Brian Lewerke. The young dual-threat has exceeded expectations after a shaky start to the year, passing for 2,580 yards and 17 touchdowns. He is just 420 yards and three scores away from a 3,000-yard, 20-touchdown pass season — something the Spartans haven’t had since Connor Cook.

While he likely won’t reach those plateau’s this season, he will still have a solid sophomore sendoff, passing for 250 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for a third.

Most importantly, though, he won’t turn the ball over. The biggest issue for Michigan State this season was its propensity to turn the ball over in crucial situations. In fact, LJ Scott had his fair share of fumbles, as has Lewerke, but if the Spartans remain turnover-free, the game likely unfolded in their favor.

Lewerke will protect the ball against an aggressive Washington State defense and finish with his three total touchdowns and no turnovers. In case you’re wondering, that will be enough to give the Spartans control of the game.