- 1Q Michigan State capitalized off the opening turnover in quick fashion thanks to a bullying ground attack featuring both running backs Jalen Berger and Jarek Broussard. Broussard capped the drive off with a one-yard touchdown run for his first score as a Spartan.
- 1Q 10:42 Xavier Henderson's replacement at safety, Kendell Brooks, made an immediate impact in his first career start for the Spartans by forcing a fumble to stall an Akron drive inside the MSU 20 yard line. Linebacker Cal Haladay scooped the ball up and returned it to the Spartans' 41.
Pregame
No.