Michigan State Football: 10 bold predictions for 2018 season
![SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 28: Chris Frey #23 and Andrew Dowell #5 congratulate head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans after defeating Washington State Cougars 42-17 in the SDCCU Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium on December 28, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 28: Chris Frey #23 and Andrew Dowell #5 congratulate head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans after defeating Washington State Cougars 42-17 in the SDCCU Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium on December 28, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/f2c50bb34564c50025699bdfa1e34e6f008c203b9e13165156e88fca817be780.jpg)
3. MSU beats Michigan, Penn State, Ohio State
Admittedly, I didn’t have the Spartans winning all three of these games, but that’s what bold predictions are for, right?
For these predictions to truly be bold, I couldn’t say Michigan State will beat one or two of the big three, but rather all of them. While I don’t see the Spartans going undefeated, they will win all three of these games and head into the Nebraska game with an unbeaten record — that’s one of the few games that should truly scare Michigan State fans.
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As per usual, the Michigan game will go down to the wire with the Spartans squeaking out a victory in a defensive battle. This rivalry is getting more intense by each passing year.
The Penn State win a year ago was thrilling, and this will have all the same qualities as the two teams will go back-and-forth and the Spartans will block out the crowd, pulling out a three-point win in Happy Valley.
Lastly, the Buckeyes will present the toughest matchup, as always, but Brian Lewerke will avenge last year’s ugly performance and loss with a tight win in East Lansing.
Michigan State will sweep the big three and put itself in good position to win the division.