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Why Rutgers needs its best effort of the season vs. Michigan State | Politi's 8 things

Rutgers can't have another one of those games, and fans who have followed this team over the last few years know what that means.

A poor start. A questionable effort. A lopsided score against a better opponent that leaves the stadium completely empty after halftime. The Scarlet Knights played its worst game of the season in a 41-0 blowout at Indiana, and they need to rebound in their season finale against Michigan State with their best effort.

That doesn't necessarily mean they have to win this one -- the Spartans, 49-0 winners last season, are better.