The Spartans' defense stole the show in the opener against Western Michigan, but it's been the offense over the past two weeks that has led Michigan State to wins over Boston College and Youngstown State. It's almost like the defense has forgotten how to defend.
Michigan State is facing its toughest test of the season in Week 4, however, as USC is next up on the schedule. The Spartans will get the Trojans on Saturday night (basically Sunday morning) at 11 p.m. ET.
Here are my biggest concerns heading into that matchup.
1. Pass defense
Jayden Maiava has been one of the best quarterbacks in the country this season, averaging over 300 yards per game through the air as the Trojans have the nation's sixth-best passing offense.