East Lansing — Brian Lewerke looked lost. Mark Dantonio looked lost. Offensive coordinator Dave Warner looked bewildered, grasping for answers and swiping at air.
Michigan State’s offense never looked as lost as it did in the closing minutes of a crushing 29-19 loss to Northwestern Saturday. Receivers are hurt, the offensive line is battered and the Spartans (3-2) are reeling, with no clear way to right themselves. But sorry, this isn’t all about injuries.
In a long season, teams get outmanned at times. The Spartans got outmanaged and outsmarted, stubbornly sticking to a plan they’re not currently equipped to execute.