Michigan State Football: 5 bold prediction vs. Arizona State in Week 2

EAST LANSING, MI - AUGUST 31: Cody White #7 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates his first half touchdown with LJ Scott #3 while playing the Utah State Aggies at Spartan Stadium on August 31, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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EAST LANSING, MI – AUGUST 31: LJ Scott #3 of the Michigan State Spartans tries to run through the tackle of Gaje Ferguson #23 of the Utah State Aggies at Spartan Stadium on August 31, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

3. LJ Scott rushes for over 150 yards

Are you part of the ‘bench LJ Scott in favor of Connor Heyward’ crowd? If you are, you may be disappointed with Saturday’s result as the senior running back will bounce back in a big way, rushing for over 150 yards and a touchdown.

The disrespect of Scott has been undeniable following the Utah State game, but what people don’t seem to realize is that he was running behind a shaky offensive line that couldn’t seem to open holes between the tackles while Heyward was given most of the outside-the-tackle-box running plays which gashed the Aggies.

Moreover, Scott still managed over 140 yards of total offense and that’s just not enough for some people.

Yes, Heyward is a talented back, but Scott is the starter for a reason. He’s going to quiet his critics in the desert, putting on a show in Sun Devils Stadium to help open up the passing game.

After finishing with a lackluster yards per carry average against Utah State, Scott will average 6.4 yards per touch while reaching that 150-yard mark.

Not a bad day at the office.

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