Who's Playing
Indiana Hoosiers (home) vs. Michigan State Spartans (away)
Current records: Indiana 3-0; Michigan St. 1-1
What to Know
Michigan St. have had a week off and are no doubt ready to get back on the field. They will challenge Indiana on the road at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Indiana will be strutting in after a win while Michigan St. will be stumbling in from a defeat.
Michigan St. were close but not close enough two weeks ago as they fell 13-16 to Arizona St. Cody White and Brian Lewerke were two go-getters for Michigan St. despite the loss. The former caught passes for 113 yards and 1 touchdown, while the latter passed for 314 yards and 1 touchdown.
Meanwhile, Indiana were the big favorite in their most recent match, and for good reason. They put the hurt on Ball St. with a sharp 38-10 victory. With Indiana ahead 24-3 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Michigan St.'s loss took them down to 1-1 while Indiana's win pulled them up to 3-0. In their victory, Indiana relied heavily on Stevie Scott, who rushed for 114 yards and 2 touchdowns. Michigan St. will need to find a way to minimize his impact if they want to win.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 7:30 PM ET
- Where: Memorial Stadium, Indiana
- TV: Big Ten Network
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Prediction
The Spartans are a solid 5.5 point favorite against the Hoosiers.
Last season, Indiana were 3-7-2 against the spread. As for Michigan St., they were 8-5-0 against the spread
Series History
Michigan St. have won 2 out of their last 3 games against Indiana.
- 2017 - Michigan State Spartans 17 vs. Indiana Hoosiers 9
- 2016 - Indiana Hoosiers 24 vs. Michigan State Spartans 21
- 2015 - Michigan State Spartans 52 vs. Indiana Hoosiers 26