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Breaking down Michigan State's performance in its 40-31 win over Indiana at Spartan Stadium, Sept. 28, 2019. Chris Solari, Shawn Windsor and Graham Couch, Detroit Free Press

EAST LANSING — Free Press sports writer Shawn Windsor tackles the tough issues after Michigan State football's 40-31 victory over Indiana in East Lansing on Saturday:

What happened to MSU’s defense?

Michael Penix Jr is talented. That’s a start. He’s got a big arm, got into a rhythm, and hit big receivers on the edges of the field for most of the game.