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Minnesota Football: RoWINg to Michigan State - Opponent Preview

After a dominant run through their non-conference schedule, the Minnesota Golden Gophers (3-0) head to East Lansing for their first matchup against the Michigan State Spartans (2-1) since 2017.

Can Michigan State score on offense?

If Minnesota’s secondary is indeed the strength of their defense, we’ll find out for certain over the next two weeks against perhaps the two best passing attacks they’ll face all season.

Even with top wide receiver Jayden Reed sidelined against Washington, Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne threw for 323 passing yards and three touchdowns against a Huskies defense that was allowing 121.