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: Running back Connor Heyward #11 of the Michigan State Spartans carries the football against the Arizona State Sun Devils 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) /

2. Run game surpasses 200-yard mark

With or without LJ Scott, the run game will get back on track. However, I do believe the senior running back will find his way back onto the field for this one and he’s going to have himself a decent game, approaching the century mark against a lackluster defensive front.

As long as the offensive line handles Central like it should, Scott and Co. will have no trouble surpassing the 200-yard mark on the ground.

While Scott will have himself a big game, Connor Heyward will chip in 60 yards, La’Darius Jefferson will hit 40 and we may even see some of Weston Bridges — not sure why we haven’t yet. This quad of backs will have a big game and potentially approach the 250-yard mark as a unit.

Just when you thought the run game was dead, Mark Dantonio will call for some “pound, green, pound” and get the big guys up front working hard again.

Not a bad day for the backs as they’ll average over 5.0 yards per carry as well.

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