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    Michigan State Spartans vs. Iowa Hawkeyes football

    Idris Bevan Posted on

    Iowa misses the 58-yard field goal

    The MSU defense did not allow a first down in the first quarter, and Iowa was unable to take advantage of the turnover. A missed field goal gave the Spartans good field position early in the second quarter.

    Chiles picked, Iowa in positive territory

    There is the turnover. MSU was aided by a penalty and decided to continue to be aggressive. It backfired. Chiles throws an interception, putting Iowa in MSU territory. Now the defense faces a real test.

    Defense is back in high demand

    How about three more and out? Cal Haladay gets a great third-and-short stop and the Spartan defense is humming early.

    Kim strikes again, 6-0 Spartans

    An early goal from Montorie Foster, a couple of nice runs from both defenders and a missed interception by Iowa lead to another scoring run for the Spartans. Two goals to two so far.

    Three games and out for Iowa

    In a game where run defense is perhaps the biggest key for Michigan State, this was a nice first drive. Two runs were stuffed and then Khris Bogle put pressure on Cade McNamara and forced an incompletion.

    The Spartans’ opening attack results in Kim FG

    I know I wasn’t the only one holding my breath hoping there wouldn’t be any sales. It didn’t come on this drive. A sharp shot by Michigan State leads to a Jonathan Kim field goal just outside the red zone. Good start for MSU, defense now in the plus.

    First the offensive

    Let’s go!

    Michigan State will play its fourth straight night game when it hosts Iowa on Saturday at Spartan Stadium.

    After a bye week, Michigan State (3-3, 1-2 Big Ten) is in danger of falling below the .500 mark. With three straight ranked opponents awaiting the Spartans after this week, this game appears to be crucial to the Spartans’ postseason dreams.

    As always, Iowa (4-2, 2-1) is led by a strong defense. Michigan State needs to get its turnover issues under control as scoring will be difficult enough. On offense, former Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara is Iowa’s No. 1 prospect, and the Hawkeyes’ running performance has improved compared to last year.

    The Spartans hope to be healthy after a week of recovery and get another primetime spot to show they’re ready to win in their first year under Jonathan Smith.

    Follow here for live updates from Detroit News staff writer Griffin Beers.

    Iowa at Michigan State

    ▶ Start: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Spartan Stadium, East Lansing

    ▶ TV/Radio: NBC, Peacock/760

    ▶ Line: Iowa by 5½

    ▶ Records: Iowa 4-2, 2-1 Big Ten; Michigan State 3-3, 1-2

    ▶ Series: Iowa leads 25-22-2 (Last game: September 23, 2023 – (at) Iowa 26, Michigan State 16)

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