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Michigan State Football: 3 goals and a prediction for Week 2 vs. Richmond

By Scott Tolonen

Michigan State's head coach Mel Tucker walks the field before the football game against Central Michigan on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
Michigan State's head coach Mel Tucker walks the field before the football game against Central Michigan on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. /
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EAST LANSING, MI – SEPTEMBER 02: Xavier Henderson #3, Angelo Grose #15 and Darius Snow #23 of Michigan State break up a pass in the first half against Western Michigan at Spartan Stadium on September 2, 2022 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Jaime Crawford/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI – SEPTEMBER 02: Xavier Henderson #3, Angelo Grose #15 and Darius Snow #23 of Michigan State break up a pass in the first half against Western Michigan at Spartan Stadium on September 2, 2022 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Jaime Crawford/Getty Images) /

2. Finish the game with no impactful injuries

The last thing we need is a vital player offensively or defensively to have to miss any significant time like the Spartans did last year. Having Darius Snow and Captain Xavier Henderson out for the Washington game really left the Spartan defense no chance against an already elite quarterback.

Michigan State will need to be at full strength and then have their best players play their best game if the Spartans want any chance to beat Washington next week.

On offense, the offensive line may have depth, but the depth needs to be used to keep fresh legs. Same goes for the receivers and Nathan Carter. Go in, clean up the fundamentals that were missing in the CMU game, gain a big lead, and let the walk-ons have their moments.

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