Michigan State football runs over Rutgers, 31-13: Game thread recap
Editor's note: MSU beat Rutgers, 31-13. Here's how it happened.
No. 11 Michigan State Spartans (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-2, 0-2)
When: Noon, Saturday.
Where: SHI Stadium, Piscataway, N.J.
TV: BTN.
Radio: WJR-AM (760).
Line: Spartans by 4½.
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Game notes: The Scarlet Knights won last season's game, the opener for both teams, 38-27, forcing seven Spartans turnovers. This season, Michigan State has been one of the nation's most ball-secure teams. Both teams have a plus-1 turnover margin. Read how MSU's ball-security emphasis traces to last year's matchup.
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan State football rolls Rutgers, 31-13: Game thread recap