Michigan St stays perfect on the season, eyes Big Ten title

Published October 31, 2021 12:20 pm

By BOB TRIPI
Associated Press

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — No. 5 Michigan State has a lot of momentum following its thrilling comeback win over its in-state rival. That’s giving one of college football’s surprising teams a shot to win a Big Ten Conference title and perhaps contend for a national championship. The Spartans rallied Saturday from a 16-point third-quarter deficit to upset Michigan behind five rushing touchdowns by Kenneth Walker. With the victory, Michigan State stayed atop the Big Ten East standings along with No. 6 Ohio State. The Spartan’s Big Ten and playoff hopes will be determined by road games at Purdue and Ohio State and home matchups with Maryland and Penn State.

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