Michigan State Football Faces Another Statement Game As Underdog At Miami (Fla.)

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Michigan State has proven to be a more formidable NCAA football team than originally anticipated after two games. However, the true measure of their strength will likely be revealed this week when they face off against No. 24 Miami (Fla.) on the road on Saturday afternoon.

Could Michigan State pull off another upset against the odds makers, just like they did two weeks ago? Let’s take an early glimpse into what promises to be a highly competitive game week.

How to watch: Michigan State Spartans at Miami Hurricanes

• Michigan State (2-0) will be playing against Miami (1-1).
• At noon Eastern Time on Saturday, September 18.
• The location is Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
• The TV network ABC will have announcers Joe Tessitore, Greg McElroy, and Katie George.
• ESPN+ offers live streaming services online.
• The radio station broadcasting the Michigan State football games is known as the Michigan State Football Radio Network.
• Sirius Satellite Radio offers MSU content on Channel 196 and Miami content on Channel 85.

Oddsmakers favor Miami at home by significant margin

Despite MSU being close to breaking into the top 25 rankings, the Spartans are still considered a significant underdog when facing the Hurricanes.

As of early Monday afternoon, the majority of oddsmakers had MSU listed as a 6.5-point underdog on the road.

As of late Monday morning, FoxBet Sportsbook offered the highest moneyline for MSU at +210, while Golden Nugget Sportsbook favored Miami as an early favorite with a -250 odds.

Most books had the over/under total set at 55, although DraftKings Sportsbook slightly differed with a line of 54.5.

Below are the real-time live best odds values on both sides.

The Spartans of MSU have a perfect record of 2 wins and 0 losses this season, and they have managed to cover the spread in 1 game while pushing in another. Additionally, both of their games have resulted in the over bet being successful.

Miami has a 1-1 record in total and has not covered the spread in any of their two games. Additionally, the under has been the winning bet in both of their games.

In the past, the Spartans and Hurricanes have crossed paths on four occasions, with Miami emerging as the victor in all four encounters. The most recent clash resulted in a Miami triumph, with a final score of 26-20, back in 1989.

Michigan State rolls to 2-0 start

Following their ground-dominating performance against Northwestern in the season opener, MSU opted for an aerial approach in their triumphant 42-14 victory over Youngstown State on Saturday.

Similar to the season opener, MSU once again found the end zone on the very first play of the game against Youngstown. Payton Thorne successfully linked up with Jayden Reed for a remarkable 75-yard touchdown pass. By the end of the game, Reed managed to secure four receptions, accumulating an impressive 181 yards.

In the first half, Thorne showcased his passing skills by throwing three touchdown passes, one of which was an impressive 85-yard connection with Reed. Additionally, he displayed his athleticism by running for a 10-yard score. Thorne’s impressive performance continued throughout the game as he completed 15 out of 21 passes for a total of 280 yards and four touchdowns. Towards the end of the game, transfer quarterback Anthony Russo had the opportunity to show his skills, completing 5 out of 7 passes for 43 yards.

In spite of the spectacular air show, MSU maintained their effectiveness in running the ball.

In their recent game, the Spartans managed to gain a total of 272 yards from 38 carries. Jordon Simmons took charge with an impressive 121 yards from 16 carries. On the other hand, Kenneth Walker III had a lighter workload compared to his outstanding performance of 264 yards against Northwestern. Walker contributed seven carries, resulting in 57 yards and a touchdown during the weekend. According to DraftKings, his odds for winning the Heisman Trophy remain at +7500.

Spartans’ defense dominating early

So far, the MSU defense has allowed a total of 35 points in two games and is limiting opponents to an average of 352 yards per game.

Most of the offense’s success against the defense has occurred during the latter parts of games, when MSU has already established a significant lead.

So far, Michigan State has impressed with their ability to apply immense pressure on rival quarterbacks, resulting in a remarkable six sacks. Standing out, Xavier Henderson takes the lead with two sacks and also boasts an impressive 17 tackles, making him a key contributor to the team’s success.

So far, the Spartans have not been generating many turnovers, as Henderson is the only player with an interception.

The Spartans have only allowed opponents to convert 17 out of 40 third downs.

Miami survives Appalachian State

After a crushing defeat of 44-13 by Alabama in their season opener, Miami faced a tense situation this past weekend, narrowly clinching a 25-23 victory over Appalachian State.

Andres Borregales sealed the victory for the Hurricanes by nailing a game-winning field goal, covering a distance of 43 yards, with just 2 minutes and 4 seconds remaining on the clock.

Miami’s defense has shown vulnerability to allowing big plays, surrendering five touchdowns of 25 yards or longer. This weakness could pose a problem for Miami in their upcoming game against Michigan State, as the Spartans have displayed significant proficiency in making big plays.

Miami’s offensive performance has been lackluster, with an average of only 320.5 yards per game. It is important to note that these figures have been influenced by their game against Alabama. Despite this, the Hurricanes managed to gain only 375 yards in their match against the Mountaineers.

Despite his underwhelming performance, Houston transfer QB D’Eriq King has thrown for 379 yards, with one touchdown and two interceptions. Additionally, he has gained 89 rushing yards but has endured six sacks. It’s worth noting that King, who suffered an ACL injury in the previous season, is still considered a contender for the Heisman Trophy, with odds of +4000.

The team’s leading rusher is Cam’Ron Harris, who has accumulated only 128 yards on 30 carries.

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