EAST LANSING — Over 72,000 Spartan fans showed up hoping to see the arrival of a new and improved Michigan State offense. Unfortunately, they didn’t see much of a difference if at all when it came to that particular side of the ball. Instead, the Spartan defense gifted them with another dominant performance.
“Obviously our defense played outstanding,” said Dantonio. “Minus seventy-three yards rushing combined with sacks so that’s an all-time record.”
The Michigan State defense finished their night with 65 tackles, 6 sacks, 13 tackles for loss, one interception, three forced fumbles, a blocked punt, one touchdown, and one safety.