This week feels like a game that’ll essentially make or break the entire 2023 season for Michigan State.
Will a challenging schedule ahead, the Spartans already find themselves in a back-against-the-wall situation in their Big Ten home opener against Maryland. Last week’s blowout loss against Washington proved Michigan State will not compete at the highest level of the Big Ten this year, but reaching a bowl game is still in play should the Spartans bounce back this week against the Terps.
Maryland enters this matchup a perfect 3-0 on the year but quite frankly hasn’t been tested yet this year. This will also mark the first road game of the season for the Terps — who have struggled away from home under head coach Mike Locksley with a 6-13 road record since he took over in 2019. It should also be noted that of his six road wins, none were against teams that finished the season with a winning record.
So can Michigan State — who’s listed as a touchdown underdog — pull off the upset and get back on track this week against Maryland? Check out our predictions below: