When the No. 15 ranked Michigan State Spartans enter Tempe, Arizona on Saturday night history will not be on their side.
Both recent and long-term history will be on the side of their opponent, the Arizona State Sun Devils.
The Spartans entered the season with aspirations of making the College Football Playoff but almost lost that chance in game one of the season as they narrowly escaped a near-upset to Utah State.
Michigan State was able to secure the near victory 38-31 behind a 287-yard passing performance from Phoenix native Brian Lewerke. While the Spartans struggled, ASU rolled to an opening victory 49-7 over UTSA.