Michigan State Football: 5 bold predictions for Nebraska battle in Week 12

EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 10: Cody White #7 of the Michigan State Spartans tries to get around the tackle of Jeffrey Okudah #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes after a first half catch at Spartan Stadium on November 10, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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COLLEGE PARK, MD – NOVEMBER 03: Connor Heyward #11 of the Michigan State Spartans scores a touchdown past Antoine Brooks Jr. #25 and Deon Jones #14 of the Maryland Terrapins during the first half at Capital One Field on November 3, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /

4. Michigan State rushes for 250-plus yards

Just two games ago, Connor Heyward had his best career rushing performance against a struggling Maryland team and he’ll do so yet again versus a Nebraska defense that can’t stop anyone these days.

In fact, the Cornhuskers have allowed about 194 yards per game on the ground this season and Heyward will be the next back to give them a tough time with his physical running style.

Michigan State’s ground game has been mediocre, at best, this season, but that’s going to change against a bad Nebraska defense. Hayward will reach that 100-yard plateau yet again and we’ll see more of La’Darius Jefferson and Weston Bridges, too.

On top of that, if Brian Lewerke starts (he shouldn’t because he’s not healthy) the staff will design plenty of run plays for him to take pressure off that arm/shoulder. He, or Rocky Lombardi, will add 50-plus rushing yards of their own.

Michigan State will reach the 250-yard mark on the ground as a team.

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