The Michigan State defense probably isn’t getting the credit they deserve. Sure, those watching the team know how solid they have been all season. The numbers against the run are fantastic and well known. After this last performance against Purdue the Spartan defense is back to number one against the rush, allowing just 77.38 yards per game.
But the unit often gets dogged for their pass defense, which ranks 114th in total pass yardage against per game. But would you believe the MSU defense has more interceptions than touchdowns allowed? They do, 12 picks to 11 touchdowns.