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Michigan State football's next task: Avoiding letdown after big win over Wolverines

Free Press sports writer Chris Solari looks back at Michigan State football’s 27-24 win at Michigan and looks ahead to the Spartans’ road trip to Iowa on Saturday:

3 things we learned

Precision time: After committing seven turnovers in a loss to Rutgers, MSU cleaned up its mistakes in a hurry. The Spartans did have a turnover against the Wolverines, and just as important they didn't allow a sack against a strong U-M pass rush off the edge. The offensive line kept Rocky Lombardi upright and gave him an ample pocket from which to throw for a career-high 323 yards.