The Michigan State Spartans are looking to improve to 2-0 when they play Big Ten rival Maryland on Saturday. What are the three keys to victory?
The Michigan State Spartans are 1-0 to start the season thanks to their home opener win against Florida Atlantic. Head coach Jonathan Smith knows there is plenty to improve on as they face their first Big Ten opponent of the year in the Maryland Terrapins.
Smith and the Spartans' 16-10 victory showed a lot to like. As a Week 1 performance with new staff and system, there is obviously a lot to improve on. Maryland's Billy Edwards Jr. is coming off a good Week 1 performance -- 20 of 27 for 320 passing yards and two touchdowns. On the ground, Edwards rushed five times for 39 yards, a 7.8 yards per attempt average.
Keep an eye on the rush ends during this contest, Khris Bogle, Jordan Hall , and Jalen Thompson.Protecting the football is a cardinal rule. Turnovers can be the difference between winning and losing. The Spartans were intercepted twice and fumbled twice, losing one in critical territory against the Owls. Two red-zone turnovers.Quarterback Aidan Chiles' first interception was not his fault -- the ball deflected from his receiver's hands and into those of an Owls defensive back.
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