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Michigan State football survives lowly Rutgers, 14-10

EAST LANSING — Where to begin?

The crowd? Spartan Stadium was around half-full or so.

The weather? A constant drizzle and rain.

The play on the field? Well … it matched the lackluster energy and gray day. And that might be a compliment.

Michigan State football’s offense continued to struggle to produce, and the added malaise that comes with facing bottom-dwelling Rutgers contributed to even more doldrums.

Cody White’s 22-yard touchdown run with 3:57 to play helped the Spartans avoid an ugly loss, escaping with a 14-10 victory over the Scarlet Knights on Saturday.