Air Force vs Michigan State: Grading the Spartans’ performance

Saturday afternoon’s Air Force vs Michigan State game was much closer than many people had thought it would, and should, be. The Spartans won 35-21 and moved to No. 2 in the AP poll released on Sunday afternoon while jumping to No. 3 in the Amway Coaches Poll.

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Despite a win that no one was content with in East Lansing, the Spartans seemed to gain national respect and the recognition is finally coming the Spartans’ way.

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