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Michigan State Football: 3 bright spots heading into Michigan game

Michigan State's Rocky Lombardi celebrate after throwing a touchdown pass to Jayden Reed during the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. 201024 Msu Rutgers 110a

Even in a disappointing, unforgivable loss, Michigan State football had some bright spots against Rutgers. What stood out ahead of the Michigan game?

Let’s try to forget that opening loss. Michigan State hosted Rutgers in what looked to be a perfect chance at a sure win, but Greg Schiano beat the Spartans for his second time ever and did so thanks to seven turnovers.

Michigan State had its chances against the Scarlet Knights, pulling within eight, 28-20, with a chance to kick a field goal to cut the Rutgers lead to five in the third quarter while holding onto all momentum, but a failed fourth-down conversion turned into a field goal.