Michigan State Football: 5 bold predictions vs. Central Michigan in Week 5

TEMPE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 08: Quarterback Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans drops back to pass during the college football game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. The Sun Devils defeated the Spartans 16-13. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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TEMPE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 08: Wide receiver N’Keal Harry #1 of the Arizona State Sun Devils mkaes a leaping catch over cornerback Justin Layne #2 of the Michigan State Spartans during the college football game at Sun Devil Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. The Sun Devils defeated the Spartans 16-13. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

4. Spartans pick off Central quarterbacks three times

The secondary has been the focus of attention through the first three games of the year, and that’s not necessarily a good thing. While this group hasn’t been burned deep at all, it has been surrendering 5-10 yard passes which gas the entire defense and set up long drives for opposing offenses.

Central Michigan won’t be able to effectively follow that recipe against the Spartans on Saturday as junior quarterback Tommy Lazzaro, replacing Tony Poljan, doesn’t exactly have the best accuracy under center.

Couple that inaccuracy with the fact he struggled through the air against Maine — 7-for-16 with 82 yards and a touchdown — and you’ll realize this secondary has a chance to get back on track. Lazzaro is a mistake-riddled quarterback and that’ll bite him hard against Michigan State.

The Spartans will pick him off three times — one by Justin Layne, one by Khari Willis and the other by David Dowell. It’ll be a nice comeback game for this unit after a rough start to the year.

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