[Check out Bill Connelly's introduction of the Five Factors here. As always, data is sack adjusted. I excluded Rutgers' final drive of the first half, and the final kneeldown for MSU at the end of the game.]
The Offense is Better Than You Think
Yes, 489 yards of offense and 31 points are both solid figures in and of themselves. But MSU had their most efficient game of the season offensively behind a makeshift offensive line, and posted just one three-and-out. Despite the special teams gaffes, MSU's offense was able to flip field position even when they didn't score.