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EAST LANSING – Free Press sports writer Chris Solari look back at Michigan State football’s 16-10 win over Florida Atlantic and looking ahead to the Spartans’ Big Ten opener Saturday at Maryland.
Next up for the Spartans: Maryland Terrapins
Matchup: Michigan State (1-0) at Maryland (1-0), Big Ten opener.
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. Saturday; SECU Stadium, College Park, Maryland
TV/radio: Big Ten Network; WJR-AM (760).
Line: TBD.
Know the foe
The Terrapins, who beat the Spartans, 31-9, last season, opened their season Saturday with an impressive 50-7 blowout of Connecticut. New starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. went 20-for-27 for 311 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions as Maryland posted a dominating 629-310 edge in total yards while forcing three Huskies turnovers and committing none. Senior wide receiver Tai Felton put up monster numbers: 178 yards and touchdowns of 18 and 75 yards on throws from Edwards. Coach Mike Locksley enters his sixth year in College Park after guiding the Terps to back-to-back eight-win seasons and three straight bowl wins. MSU is 10-4 all-time against its former Big Ten East rival, but Maryland won the previoustwo meetings by a combined 58-24 score.
Maryland defensive back Shamar McIntosh (26) reacts after he recovers a fumble during the fourth quarter against Connecticut at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland.
Chris Solari’s 3 things we learned
Work in progress: New coach Jonathan Smith continued to reiterate one of his favorite phrases: “This ain’t a game of perfect.” That particularly was true as the Spartans sweated out a nail-biting finish after Aidan Chiles’ goal-line interception set up a one-score game after three quarters. MSU showed resolve against an improved FAU team in coach Tom Herman’s second year, and that perseverance is something to bankroll for close games…
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Author : Detroit Free Press
Publish date : 2024-09-01 10:06:59
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