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Michigan State Football: 3 things you need to know about Central Michigan

By Scott Tolonen

Michigan State's head coach Mel Tucker, center, and the team take the field before the game against Minnesota during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.220924 Msu Minn Fb 053a
Michigan State's head coach Mel Tucker, center, and the team take the field before the game against Minnesota during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.220924 Msu Minn Fb 053a /
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Sep 1, 2022; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys linebacker Mason Cobb (0) trips up Central Michigan Chippewas running back Lew Nichols III (7) during the first quarter at Boone Pickens Stadium. Oklahoma State won 58-44. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2022; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys linebacker Mason Cobb (0) trips up Central Michigan Chippewas running back Lew Nichols III (7) during the first quarter at Boone Pickens Stadium. Oklahoma State won 58-44. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

3. They had the nation’s worst turnover margin in 2022

Central Michigan ranked dead-last in turnover margin last year throwing 10 interceptions while only picking off four on defense. They also lost an astonishing 18 fumbles on the year while only recovering six.

That -18 turnover margin is something the Spartans will have to pounce on if they want to make light work of the Chips.

A good way to help out a young quarterback with an unproven offensive is to give them a short field to work with and the Spartans will need to force turnovers if they expect to win ball games this year.

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