Ep 42. Michigan State at Iowa

Michigan State Spartans head to the Kinnick Stadium on Thursday night to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes in what promises to be an exciting match-up. The Spartans are currently 4-2 in the season and are looking to bounce back from their recent loss to the Indiana Hoosiers, while the Hawkeyes are 4-2 in the season as well and coming off a close win against the Northwestern Wildcats.

Michigan State has a strong offense led by quarterback Rocky Lombardi, who has thrown for 778 yards and six touchdowns this season. Wide receiver Jalen Nailor is also a key player for the Spartans with 317 receiving yards and three touchdowns. However, they will need to step up their game against Iowa's defense, which has been solid this season.

The Hawkeyes have one of the best defenses in the country, allowing just 16.2 points per game. Their defense is led by linebacker Jack Campbell, who has 26 tackles and two sacks this season. Defensive end Zach VanValkenburg has also been impressive with 20 tackles and 2.5 sacks. It will be interesting to see how Michigan State's offense fares against Iowa's strong defense.

On the other hand, Iowa's offense has been inconsistent this season and will need to step up their game against Michigan State. Quarterback Spencer Petras has thrown for 951 yards and five touchdowns this season but has also thrown four interceptions. Running back Tyler Goodson has been the standout player for the Hawkeyes with 486 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Iowa will need to rely on Goodson to produce big plays if they want to win this game.

Michigan State's defense has been solid this season, allowing just 20.8 points per game. Linebacker Antjuan Simmons has been the standout player for the Spartans with 41 tackles and three sacks this season. Defensive end Drew Beesley has also been impressive with 4.5 sacks this season. It will be interesting to see how they fare against Iowa's offense.

Overall, this promises to be an exciting game between two evenly matched teams. Both Michigan State and Iowa will be looking to bounce back from their recent losses and improve their standing in the Big Ten. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN at 7:30 pm ET, and fans can expect a thrilling match-up between two teams determined to come out on top.