T.M. Selection: Michigan State Spartans

I like the Michigan State Spartans to win this game against the Western Michigan Broncos on Friday. The Spartans began last season off with an incredible 8-0 run, but only ended 3-2. Although they lost star running back Kenneth Walker III to the Seahawks in this years NFL draft, MSU should be just as good in the trenches, at least in this game. This Western Michigan defense gave up 4.5 yards per carry last year, and now have to start a few new guys on the defensive line. MSU brings a 4-0-1 record into this one in their last 5 non-conference games. They also went 9-2-2 ATS last season. The last time these two schools met, in 2019, MSU obliterated the Broncos 51-17. With the loss of their top receiver in Skyy Moore, it will be tough to move the ball against this Spartan defense. WMU is 0-4 ATS in their L4 games against Big Ten opponents as well as 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games played on a Friday. Expect the Spartans to prove to everyone that last season wasn't a fluke here in this one as they open the season up at home. Let's just be honest here, Michigan State is from the better conference and is the much better team in this one so I like the Spartans to win this game.

T.M. Prediction: 41-13