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Michigan State vs. Iowa for Big Ten Title Should Be a Playoff Play-in Game

Michigan State took care of business against Penn State, beating the Nittany Lions 55-16 and setting up what should be—and probably will be—a College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Iowa in the Big Ten Championship Game on Dec. 5.

The Spartans scored eight touchdowns (six offensive, two defensive) against a team that's held opponents to an average of 18.6 points. The key was a strong performance from quarterback Connor Cook, who missed last week's win at Ohio State but played through an injured shoulder Saturday and balled out in his final career home game.

The same goes for wide receiver Aaron Burbridge:

Wow what an insane run after catch from Michigan State WR Aaron Burbridge.