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Michigan State football: 3 bold predictions vs. Iowa in Week 5

By Connor Muldowney

Sep 23, 2023; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans running back Nathan Carter (5) runs past Maryland Terrapins linebacker Fa'Najae Gotay (9) in the first quarter at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2023; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans running back Nathan Carter (5) runs past Maryland Terrapins linebacker Fa'Najae Gotay (9) in the first quarter at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports /
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Michigan State linebacker Jordan Hall tackles Maryland running back Roman Hemby during the second half of MSU’s 31-9 loss on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in East Lansing.
Michigan State linebacker Jordan Hall tackles Maryland running back Roman Hemby during the second half of MSU’s 31-9 loss on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in East Lansing. /

2. The defense scores a touchdown

The major question on Saturday will be this: will Michigan State finally break the 10-point mark for the first time since Week 2? I think the answer will surprisingly be ‘yes’ and it’ll be thanks to a big pick-six by the defense to really get things going.

Cade McNamara has been incredibly mediocre this season and he has a prime opportunity to bounce back against a mediocre passing defense. But because Iowa doesn’t utilize receivers much, it’ll be up to the tight ends and running backs to account for most of the receiving yards. And I think that’ll end up playing into Michigan State’s favor.

Cal Haladay, Aaron Brule, Jacoby Windmon, and Jordan Hall all have the ability to pick off a pass and take it the other way and I think we’re actually going to see the freshman do it.

Michigan State scores a defensive touchdown thanks to a Hall pick-six.

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