The matchup against Washington was always going to be a measuring stick game for the Michigan State Spartans. For the second year in a row the Spartans faced the Huskies in the third week, hoping to prove they were a program on the rise. Last year they fought hard and came up short. It was the beginning of a swoon that would lead to a very disappointing season. This year, it was worse.
Michigan State was dominated on offense and defense. On Special Teams, the Spartans most notable contribution was the weird penalties.
Washington is much better this year than last year.