The Michigan State Spartans are on fire. For the first time since 2015, the Spartans are 5-0 to start the season, following a 48-31 victory over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on homecoming weekend. Now just five weeks into Mel Tucker’s second season at the helm, Michigan State is already just one win away from bowl eligibility.
Quarterback Payton Thorne threw for 327 yards and a touchdown, along with a rushing touchdown. Running back Kenneth Walker III took a step forward after the previous week’s struggles against Nebraska, totaling 126 yards on 24 carries and scoring three touchdowns.