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Michigan State football's ailing pass defense could find cure in CMU

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio excited, but knows areas to improve after win over Indiana on Sept. 22, 2018. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press

It could be just the cure Michigan State needs to solve its pass defense issues.

Or the Spartans’ coverage concerns over three games could be just what new Central Michigan quarterback Tommy Lazzaro needs to jumpstart his college career.

And Chippewas coach John Bonamego knows any chance to beat the 18th-ranked Spartans on Saturday (noon/FS1) will require Lazzaro to crack the most difficult defense the junior has faced yet.