Jeremy Langford scored four touchdowns, and Michigan State
recovered from an early defensive breakdown to beat Indiana 42-28.
The Spartans
prevailed in a matchup between their top-ranked defense and Indiana's
fast-paced offense. Tevin Coleman scored on a 64-yard run for the Hoosiers just 61 seconds into the game, but Michigan
State took control shortly after halftime.
Indiana's Nate Sudfeld went 14 of 30 for 137 yards, although
backup Tre Roberson threw two touchdown passes.
Indiana came in ranked No. 1 in the Big Ten in total
offense, but Michigan State had the nation's top-ranked defense.
Coleman found a hole up the middle and breezed to a
surprisingly easy touchdown on the game's first drive, but the Spartans
tightened up after that.
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