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Michigan State Football: 3 hot takes from disappointing Rutgers loss

Mel Tucker, Michigan State football Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State football did the unthinkable on Saturday afternoon, losing to Rutgers in the season opener. Time for some hot takes.

Hot takes have been flying after Michigan State’s first-ever loss to Rutgers since the Scarlet Knights became members of the Big Ten.

The Scarlet Knights took advantage of seven Michigan State turnovers, turning them into a couple of touchdowns and stealing a 38-27 win in East Lansing. This was the first taste Mel Tucker had of the Big Ten and you can bet he didn’t expect to be 0-1 heading into Michigan week after that matchup.