Heading into the season, a 3-1 record through the first month of play would be considered a major disappointment. While that still rings true as October is here, the Spartans still have plenty of attainable goals within reach.
However, the month of October could be the ultimate decider for Michigan State. If the Spartans want to contend for the Big Ten crown, they’ll need to go 4-0 this month, beating Northwestern, Penn State, Michigan and Purdue. It’s not going to be easy, but this team has the talent to pull off four straight victories and head into November 7-1.