The score read 31 to 9 as the clock expired and Michigan State’s third string quarterback scrambled for a meaningless first down. Maryland won this game in every phase. Yet, the game had positives for the Spartans. Unlike the truly devastating loss to Washington a week ago, Michigan State looked like they might have a few positives to finally start building this season.
How the Grades Work: The “Game Specific Grade” is an attempt to step back and ignore who they are playing and look at the performance through the lens of just this game.