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Saturday, November 30, 2024

ES Preview: Spartans host freeze-fest vs New Jersey State University

From MSU webcam today (11/30/24).  Brrrrrr.

Michigan State Spartans (5-6/3-5) vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights (6-5/3-5)

Saturday, November 30, 2024.  3:30 pm ET.

Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, MI


TV:  Fox Sports 1 (FS1)

Weather:  it's cccc-cccc-ccccold here.  22 and light snow.  We've got about an inch of snow on the ground.  It's winter.


Sagarin Ratings:  MSU #79, Rutgers #59

Line Outta Vegas: MSU FAVORED by 2


The ES has been on a sabbatical the past few weeks and just getting caught up.  Hope you all had a good Turkey Day.  Go LIONS. 


Yes, that’s right, MSU is actually favored by 2 points in this game.   It’s basically a dead heat of two Big Ten bottom-feeders.  If MSU wins or loses, it will likely stay home.  With a win, MSU is “bowl-eligible” and probably goes to the GameAbove Sports Bowl on December 26 against a MAC team. They get another 20 days of practice, which they need.  They should practice in the snow all the way to Christmas.  


Here’s a statistical matchup:



MSU

           RUTGERS

Off. Points per Game (Rank)

19.8 (121)

26.7 (83)

Def. Points per Game (Rank)

24.7 (61)

24.7 (61)

Turnovers Allowed (Rank)

18 (92)

8 (6)

Turnovers Forced (Rank)

11 (107)

11 (107)


ES likely not going to the game today… why?  This Spartan team just isn’t inspiring and makes far too many turnovers.  It’s a frustrating team to freeze and watch, let alone watch on tv with good weather indoors. 


Prediction:


ES sez:  Let's Go to Detroit!  MSU 24, Rutgers 23.