EAST LANSING -- The focus throughout the offseason was on Michigan State's returning three-headed monster at running back.
But in the first outing of the season, quarterback Brian Lewerke outrushed them all.
The Spartans' sophomore signal caller ran for a team-high 69 yards on eight carries in Michigan State's 35-10 win over Bowling Green on Saturday.
Michigan State's Brian Lewerke shows off mobility and risk taking in season-opening win
Lewerke threw for 250 yards and three touchdowns and led the team in rushing.
He became the first quarterback to lead Michigan State in rushing in a game since Kirk Cousins, whose 75 yards against Michigan in 2009 was tops among Michigan State players that day.