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It’s quite surprising that Michigan State was not considered a top-10 team at any moment leading up to the 2021 season. Nevertheless, they find themselves hitting the road once more to take on Indiana.
After an outstanding victory against Rutgers, the undefeated and 10th-ranked Spartans (as per The Associated Press Top 25) are set to carry on their away games before a well-deserved break. Their next challenge awaits as they gear up to face Michigan on October 30th.
Will MSU be able to maintain their momentum, or is this the moment when the Spartans will finally stumble?
Michigan State at Indiana: NCAA Football Odds Week 7
Oddsmakers favor Michigan State on the road
Once again, the Michigan State football team narrowly escapes a close call, according to the oddsmakers’ perspective this week.
As of early Tuesday, the majority of sportsbooks had MSU listed as a 4.5-point favorite on the road against Indiana. FOXBet Sportsbook, on the other hand, had the Spartans listed as a 4-point favorite.
MSU’s moneylines range from -185 to -195, while Indiana has been receiving odds ranging from +150 to +165.
The majority of sportsbooks set the over/under total at 51.5 points, while BetMGM Sportsbook has it slightly higher at 52 points.
In addition to maintaining a flawless record, MSU has not experienced any losses at the betting window this season. The Spartans have achieved a 4-0-2 record against the spread, with an equal number of games resulting in points exceeding or falling below the set total. On the other hand, Indiana has struggled with a 1-4 record against the spread, with the total points surpassing expectations on three occasions.
Indiana shut out Michigan State 24-0 in their previous encounter in East Lansing, despite Michigan State’s historical dominance with a record of 48-17-2 against the Hoosiers.
To stay updated on real-time odds for both sides of this matchup throughout the week, refer to our game tracker located above.
How to watch: Indiana Hoosiers vs. No. 10 Michigan State Spartans
- Michigan State (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) will be facing Indiana (2-3, 0-2) in their upcoming match.
- Date: Saturday, October 16th<br>Time: 12:00 PM Eastern Time
- Location: Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana.
- The television channel FS1 will feature Aaron Goldsmith and Brock Huard as the announcers.
- Livestreaming online: FOX Sports application
- Radio Network: Broadcasting the games of Michigan State Football
- Sirius Channel 195 (MSU) and Sirius Channel 210 (Indiana) are the designated satellite radio stations for Michigan State University and Indiana University, respectively.
MSU explosive in win at Rutgers
In the recent victory against Rutgers, Michigan State showcased a plethora of explosive plays, resulting in a commanding 31-13 scoreline.
In MSU’s football history, the Spartans achieved a remarkable feat of scoring four touchdowns that covered a distance of 60 yards or more. Among these incredible plays were three touchdown passes thrown by Payton Thorne to Jalen Nailor. Additionally, Kenneth Walker III made a memorable 94-yard touchdown run (depicted in the picture above), which stands as the longest play from scrimmage ever recorded by MSU.
The game concluded with MSU accumulating a total of 588 yards on offense, with a commendable distribution of 248 rushing yards and 340 passing yards.
In the victory, Nailor recorded an impressive 221 yards receiving, marking the fourth-highest total in the history of MSU.
For the second time this season, Walker III achieved a remarkable feat by rushing for an impressive 232 yards on 29 carries.
In terms of defense, the Spartans managed to accumulate four sacks and 7.5 tackles for loss, but allowed the Scarlet Knights to gain 377 yards. Simeon Barrow stood out in the team, securing two sacks.
Kenneth Walker III a serious Heisman Trophy contender
I hope you considered Walker III as a potential Heisman Trophy contender before the season began, or maybe even after Week 1.
The national player-of-the-year honor is now within reach for the junior transfer from Wake Forest, who has emerged as one of the top contenders.
Currently, Walker is being listed by DraftKings Sportsbook at +1500, which ranks him fourth in terms of shortest odds across the nation. As for the co-favorites, Alabama’s quarterback Bryce Young and Ole Miss’ quarterback Matt Corral are both listed at +210, while Ohio State’s QB CJ Stroud sits at +900.
After the season opener against Northwestern, Walker’s name emerged on the Heisman odds lists with odds of +8000.
2021 Heisman Trophy Odds
By a significant margin, Walker is currently the top rusher in the nation. In just six games, he has accumulated an impressive 912 yards, averaging an impressive 7.1 yards per carry. Following closely behind is Syracuse’s Sean Tucker, who ranks second nationally with 791 yards.
At present, Walker is projected to challenge Lorenzo White’s MSU single-season rushing record. White established the record in 1985 by accumulating 2,066 yards. Le’Veon Bell follows closely on the list with 1,793 yards in 2012.
In the Heisman race, White secured the distinction of being the final Spartan to genuinely contend for the prestigious award. This accomplishment was evident when he secured fourth place in both 1985 and 1987.
Walker has had an exceptional season, having achieved four games with over 100 yards and three games with a minimum of 170 yards. His remarkable performance becomes even more noteworthy when taking into account that he was considerably rested during the Youngstown State game, with only seven carries.
Indiana coming off a bye week
After suffering a 24-0 defeat at Penn State on Oct. 2, Indiana found the off week to be much needed.
After finishing the previous year with a record of 6-2, including two close defeats to Ohio State and Ole Miss, the Hoosiers entered the 2021 season generating significant excitement.
However, the excitement has faded away. Indiana has lost most of their games with significant margins against Iowa, Cincinnati, and the Nittany Lions. Admittedly, these teams are all currently ranked in the top 10, but IU has struggled to be competitive against two of them. They have only managed to score a total of 6 points in their two Big Ten games.
Despite the high expectations for Indiana’s offense, it has been quite underwhelming, currently ranking 99th in scoring with an average of 23.8 points per game, and 107th in total offense, averaging 343.6 yards per game nationally.
On Monday, head coach Tom Allen stated that Michael Penix Jr., despite his impressive stats of 939 passing yards and four touchdowns, has unfortunately thrown seven interceptions. Additionally, Penix Jr. encountered a separation in his left shoulder’s AC joint during the Penn State game. Coach Allen referred to Penix Jr.’s status as “week to week,” indicating that his availability for Saturday’s game has not been ruled out.
If Penix is unable to play, Jack Tuttle will be given the opportunity to start. He has completed 9 out of 18 passes for 168 yards this season.
Indiana is giving up an average of 28.2 points and 351.6 yards per game, showcasing a defensive effort. Although their rush defense is currently ranked 48th in the nation, allowing 128.6 yards per game, they will face a challenging task in containing Walker.
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