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Michigan State football: What a solo, late-night film session says about Payton Thorne

EAST LANSING — Laying in his bed early Saturday morning, Payton Thorne couldn’t rest.

His mind raced after Michigan State football’s season-opening win a few hours earlier, a 35-13 home victory Friday night over Western Michigan. The adrenaline settled into an uneasiness with the junior’s lack of satisfaction over his performance. He eventually fell asleep and woke up again a few hours later. Right back to watching the tape.