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Michigan State football: 3 bold predictions vs. No. 4 Michigan in Week 9

By Connor Muldowney

Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) celebrates his touchdown with running back Elijah Collins (24) during the first half at Spartan Stadium Saturday, October 8, 2022.Msuosu 100822 Kd 0013233
Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) celebrates his touchdown with running back Elijah Collins (24) during the first half at Spartan Stadium Saturday, October 8, 2022.Msuosu 100822 Kd 0013233 /
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Oct 1, 2022; College Park, Maryland, USA; Michigan State Spartans mascot during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2022; College Park, Maryland, USA; Michigan State Spartans mascot during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Michigan State covers the spread

I wish I had a better bold prediction to bring you, but Michigan State hasn’t lost many close games in the Mel Tucker era and this one will be tighter than people expect — at least for a half.

The early part of the game will be extremely tight as Michigan State will run some creative plays and get on the scoreboard against the Wolverines. I could see something like a 14-10 score at halftime in favor of Michigan. The Wolverines will begin to pull away in the second half and the score may be lopsided, but Michigan State will score a touchdown or two late to cover the spread.

Yes, I know that’s not what anyone wants to hear, but I just don’t think Michigan State has the pieces this year to compete with the Wolverines and expectations have shifted.

A win would absolutely vault this team into the final month with all the confidence and momentum in the world but a loss would crush the Spartans and potentially lead to a bowl-less season.

Michigan State covers the spread on Saturday.

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