Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio meets with media after the Spartans' 38-31 win over Utah State on Aug. 31, 2018. Phil Friend, Lansing State Journal
EAST LANSING — Free Press sports writer Chris Solari grades the 12th-ranked Michigan State football on a scale of 1 to 10 after their 38-31 win over Utah State in the season-opener at Spartan Stadium.
Offense: 4
Yes, the Spartans put up 452 yards and 38 points. And yes, they did so without starting LT Cole Chewins. However, MSU failed to generate a consistent run game between the tackles for much of the game, with LJ Scott averaging 3.