Rutgers beat Michigan State 38–27 in a surprisingly dominant performance in Lansing on Saturday afternoon.
The Scarlet Knights appeared to usher in a new era under coach Greg Schiano as he returned this year for his second stint with the program. Turnovers played a huge role in Saturday's game, as Michigan State finished with six compared to Rutgers' three.
The Scarlet Knights took an early 14–0 after the Spartans' first two possessions resulted in fumbles. Rutgers recovered Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi's second fumble of the day, which came on the one-yard line, allowing the Scarlet Knights to easily recover the ball and double their lead.