For the second straight season, Michigan State will follow a narrow Week 2 win by facing an FCS opponent.
The Spartans (2-0), coming off a 42-40 double-overtime victory against Boston College, host Youngstown State (2-0) on Saturday (3:30 p.m., BTN).
Here are five things to watch in the game and a final score prediction:
No trap
Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith doesn’t believe in the concept of trap games and his team proved it last year. Following a comeback win at Maryland, the Spartans rolled to a 40-0 victory against Prairie View A&M.
After last week’s thrilling win against the Eagles and with a trip to face USC in the Big Ten opener next, Michigan State needs to take care of business. Youngstown State, with wins over Mercyhurst and Robert Morris, will look add to the list of F