Free Press sports writers predict the winners of Michigan State football’s game at Miami (Fla.) and\u00a0Michigan football’s\u00a0game vs. Northern Illinois:
Apple Podcasts| Spotify Free Press sports writers predict the winners of Michigan State football ‘s road game against Miami (Fla.) and Michigan football ‘s home game against Northern Illinois: This is a litmus test for Mel Tucker’s program, and Payton Thorne and Kenneth Walker III’s big performances allow the Spartans to keep pace with the Hurricanes throughout the day. However, King gets free for a few big runs late to set up a game-winning field goal by freshman kicker Andy Borregales in the final minute. The pick: Miami 27, MSU 24. MORE FROM SABIN: Can lightning strike twice for NIU underdog Rocky Lombardi vs. Michigan? Mel Tucker doesn’t seem to buy into the idea of a program-defining victory. But a win over Miami could signal bigger things to come as Tucker’s regime takes flight. The Hurricanes look vulnerable after they were thumped by Alabama and survived a nip-and-tuck affair against Appalachian State. With the Spartans motivated to make a statement against a name-brand program, they’ll look to seize the day in muggy Miami Gardens.
