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Overview:

On Saturday, September 17th, at 7:30 P.M. the #12 Michigan State Spartans will be on the road to take on the #18 Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

The Crowd:

“The Crowd” projects a final score of Notre Dame 31.8 – Michigan State 26.8 with an over/under of 58.7.  The Vegas Line has a final score of Notre Dame 29.8 – Michigan State 22.3 with an over/under of 52.0.

2016-17 Statistics (127 total teams):

Michigan State is (1-0) after beating Furman in week one of the 2016 NCAA Football season.  Notre Dame is (1-1) with a win over Nevada and a tough 50-47 double overtime loss to Texas.

Passing offense: Notre Dame 221.5 YPG > Michigan State 190.0 YPG

Rushing offense: Notre Dame 222.5 YPG > Michigan State 179.0 YPG

Scoring offense: Notre Dame 43.0 PPG > Michigan State 28.0 PPG

Scoring defense: Michigan State 13.0 PPG > Notre Dame 30.0 PPG

Passing defense: Michigan State 139.0 YPG > Notre Dame 240.5 YPG

Rushing defense: Michigan State 87.0 YPG > Notre Dame 168.0 YPG

Turnover Margin Per Game: Notre Dame 0 > Michigan State -1

Summary:

Michigan State has yet to face a true test this season having played Furman in their only game thus far.  Quarterback Tyler O’Connell looked okay in his debut taking over for Connor Cook who was 34-5 as a starter.  The Spartans offense is built around a dominant offensive line and bruising running back L.J. Scott.  Michigan State’s defense is loaded with nose tackle Malik McDowell and linebacker Riley Bullough.  McDowell is a preseason All-American and could be a top ten pick.

Notre Dame is led by quarterback DeShone Kizer who is already garnering attention about potentially being the number one pick in next year’s NFL draft.  Kizer has plenty of playmakers on offense to spread to wealth.  The offensive line is not as strong as a year ago but the major hit is on defense.  Texas shredded Notre Dame for 50 points in week one.  If Notre Dame can stop the run they win this game because Michigan State’s passing offense is highly questionable.

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