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Michigan State Football: 2016 Game-by-Game Predictions

By Colton Wesley

Dec 5, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mark Dantonio celebrates with his team after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Conference football championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mark Dantonio celebrates with his team after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Conference football championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 10, 2015; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights running back Robert Martin (7) during the fourth quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at High Points Solutions Stadium. Michigan State Spartans defeats Rutgers Scarlet Knights 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Jim O
Oct 10, 2015; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights running back Robert Martin (7) during the fourth quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at High Points Solutions Stadium. Michigan State Spartans defeats Rutgers Scarlet Knights 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Jim O /

Week Ten: Michigan State (9-0) v. Rutgers, November 12

Series History: First meeting in 1988, Michigan State leads the series 4-3.

What Happened Last Time: 2015: Michigan State won 31-24.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights:

The Rutgers offense has a chance to be decent this season, returning starting quarterback Chris Laviano, two 600+ yard rushers, three senior receivers and four starting offensive lineman from last year’s team. On defense, the defensive line is actually going to be a strength, but everyone behind them is less than inspiring. No starters return among the linebackers, and the secondary is just not good. The Scarlet Knights will be better than a lot of people think, and might get a surprise win or two. The rebuild is underway in Jersey, but it might take a while.

Forecast:

Tyler O’Connor should have a great game against a poor secondary. Rutgers will keep this game close for a little while before Michigan State simply overwhelms them on offense. The Scarlet Knights are simply not there yet.

Final Prediction:

Michigan State: 35

Rutgers: 17

Should I Watch It?: Michigan and Iowa will be going at it and the Pac-12 has a couple of intriguing matchups as well. This won’t be a bad watch, but there are better games out there this week.

Season Record: 10-0

Next: Week Eleven: v. Ohio State

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