Michigan State Football: 5 bold predictions vs. Penn State in Week 7

EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 04: Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates a game winning field goal by Matt Coghlin #4 next to Amani Oruwariye #21 of the Penn State Nittany Lions as time expired for a 27-24 win at Spartan Stadium on November 4, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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EAST LANSING, MI – NOVEMBER 04: Juwan Johnson #84 of the Penn State Nittany Lions can’t make a second half catch next to Justin Layne #2 of the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium on November 4, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State won the game 27-24.(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

1. Spartans keep it close, game is decided by one score

I know what the line is. I get it. The Nittany Lions are expected to pounce on the Spartans and not let up all afternoon long, but Michigan State plays much better as an underdog.

No one — and I mean no one — is predicting a Michigan State upset, and that’s what will make this game even more intriguing. The Spartans will play the Nittany Lions tough for four quarters, rising to the occasion in a big game in Happy Valley. The Spartans will hang tough and even hold a lead late in the second half.

However, Penn State will come out with the victory, but it won’t be a blowout as expected.

What I’m predicting is a seven-point victory for the Nittany Lions at home. Is that too modest given Penn State’s ability to cross the goal-line with ease? Possibly, but the Spartan run defense will shut Trace McSorley and Miles Sanders down, giving this team a fighting chance.

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The offense, too, will finally move the ball and Felton Davis III will get the ball enough to do some damage.

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