Michigan State Football: Way-too-early game-by-game predictions for 2022

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Nov 27, 2021; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) makes a touchdown catch against Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Johnny Dixon (3) during the fourth quarter at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

The final two games of the season will be tricky for the Spartans, but I think they’ll finally be able to handle Indiana this time around. The Hoosiers have been a thorn in the Spartans’ sides for years and that includes last season when Indiana took undefeated Michigan State down to the wire in an ugly defensive battle in Bloomington.

Michigan State will be rolling offensively at this point in the season and I think Indiana will be the next victim on the schedule. There’s no Michael Penix Jr. to make this one close.

Final Score: Indiana 17, Michigan State 30 (9-2, 6-2)

The final game of the season will be another tough test for Michigan State, but the Spartans haven’t shied away from Happy Valley in years. They usually play well here and I think that they’ll end the season with a statement win over the Nittany Lions.

James Franklin just signed a big extension so there won’t be any swirling rumors of his departure unless Penn State is in danger of missing a bowl game.

This one will be close throughout and might come down to a last-second field goal, but a win in Beaver Stadium is always impressive.

Final Score: Michigan State 27, Penn State 24 (10-2, 7-2)

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