LSJ’s Graham Couch hands out grades for Spartans in win vs. FAU

Check out the LSJ columnist Graham Couch’s grades for Michigan State following its victory over FAU

Michigan State football picked up a season-opening win over Florida Atlantic on Friday night. But it wasn’t impressive.

The Spartans needed multiple key late-game defensive stops to hold onto a 16-10 victory over the Owls. Friday night’s victory was the first for new head coach Jonathan Smith at Michigan State.

Click on the post below to see Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch’s grades for the Spartans in their win vs. Florida Atlantic:

https://twitter.com/Graham_Couch/status/1829836782524944648

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Watch MSU beat reporter, columnist breakdown Spartans’ win vs. FAU

Watch Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal and Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press discuss MSU’s win vs. FAU

Everyone who follows Michigan State football had some thoughts about the Spartans’ performance on Friday night, and that included Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal and Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press.

Michigan State held on late in its season opener against Florida Atlantic to pick up the win, 16-10. The Spartans jumped out to a 16-0 lead early in the second quarter but didn’t add to its total again.

So what did Couch and Solari have to say about the Spartans’ opener? Click on the post below to watch a video of the two breaking down the Spartans’ victory over the Owls:

https://twitter.com/Graham_Couch/status/1829735970666922156

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LSJ’s Graham Couch provides 3 quick takes following MSU’s win vs. FAU

See what LSJ columnist Graham Couch had to say about the Spartans’ victory over FAU on Friday night

Michigan State football opened the season with a victory over Florida Atlantic on Friday night.

The Spartans had an uninspiring performance offensively and used a strong defensive effort to win by the final score of 16-10. Michigan State jumped out to a 16-0 lead in the second quarter but from that point on it got tight, with the Spartans defense needing multiple key stops late.

So what does Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch have to say about the Spartans’ performance against the Owls? Click below to read Couch’s three quick takes from the Spartans’ lackluster victory over FAU on Friday night:

https://twitter.com/Graham_Couch/status/1829715503822299185

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FAU coach Tom Herman praises MSU QB Aidan Chiles despite poor performance

MSU starting QB Aidan Chiles received high praise from opposing head coach despite poor performance vs. FAU

It wasn’t a great night for new Michigan State starting quarterback Aidan Chiles, but he still earned the praise from the opposing head coach.

Florida Atlantic head coach Tom Herman shared positive remarks about Chiles following the Spartans’ narrow 16-10 victory over the Owls. According to Kenny Jordan of On3, Herman stated Chiles is “special” and he was really impressed by his play.

Chiles finished his first career start completing only 10 of 24 pass attempts for 114 yards and two interceptions. He did run for one of the Spartans’ two touchdowns on the night.

Check out the complete quote from Herman below:

 

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National CFB analyst provides thoughts, feedback on MSU’s narrow win over FAU

See what Chris Vannini of The Athletic had to say about the Spartans’ following their narrow win over FAU

It was ugly, but Michigan State picked up the season-opening victory over Florida Atlantic on Friday.

Michigan State used a stifling defensive effort to overcome offensive struggles in its 16-10 victory vs. Florida Atlantic. The win was the first for new head coach Jonathan Smith at Michigan State.

So what did the national media think of the Spartans’ effort in the win? Michigan State alum and national college football writer for The Athletic Chris Vannini had some thoughts on the Spartans after Friday’s narrow win. Check out his thoughts below on Michigan State following the win over the Owls:

https://twitter.com/ChrisVannini/status/1829710354445652390

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MSU releases gameday schedule, parking info for opener vs. FAU

Check out the MSU football gameday schedule and parking info for tonight’s game vs. Florida Atlantic

It’s a beautiful day for football.

Michigan State football opens the 2024 season tonight against Florida Atlantic. The game is scheduled to kickoff at 7 p.m. ET and will be televised on the Big Ten Network.

For those who will be in East Lansing, Mich. for the game, the Spartans’ official football social media account released some notable gameday information. This includes the full pregame schedule and parking info.

Check out the gameday schedule and parking info below:

https://twitter.com/MSU_Football/status/1829542998709096505

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ESPN’s SP+ predicts Spartans to win opener vs. FAU with ease

The computers like Michigan State to win its season opener vs. Florida Atlantic with relative ease

The computers like Michigan State to win its season opener vs. Florida Atlantic with relative ease.

ESPN’s SP+ — which is a rating system that can be used to predict games — has the Spartans beating the Owls by double-digits on Friday. Michigan State is expected to win by the score of 26-14 — which would not cover the 13.5-point spread currently on The Score.

Kickoff between the Spartans and Owls is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on Friday. The game will kickoff at 7 p.m. ET.

Click on the post below from ESPN’s Bill Connelly to see the complete week one slate of predictions from SP+:

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Spartans listed as sizable favorite over FAU in season opener

Michigan State football is listed as a sizable favorite over Florida Atlantic in Friday night’s season-opening matchup

Michigan State football is listed as a sizable favorite over Florida Atlantic in Friday night’s season-opening matchup.

The Spartans are currently listed as a 13.5-point favorite over the Owls, according to The Score. Michigan State originally opened as an 11-point favorite in May but that line has moved up since then.

Kickoff between Michigan State and Florida Atlantic is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday. The game will be televised on the Big Ten Network.

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MSU Football opens as double-digit favorite vs. FAU in season-opener

MSU football has opened as a sizeable favorite over Florida Atlantic in this year’s season-opening matchup

Michigan State football has opened as a sizeable favorite over Florida Atlantic in this year’s season-opening matchup.

The Spartans are listed as a 12-point favorite over the Owls. Odds courtesy of Circa Sports.

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Michigan State and FAU are both coming off 4-8 seasons last year, but the Spartans have essentially experienced an overhaul in the offseason. Michigan State has welcomed in a brand new coaching staff led by new head coach Jonathan Smith and a top 15 transfer portal class as well.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on August 30. The game will be televised on Big Ten Network.

Listed below are the rest of Circa Sports’ Week 0/1 opening lines for the 2024 college football season:

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