MSU's season-long trends continued today. They continue to be very good on both offense and defense in the 1st half and very poor in the 2nd half. When leading by 7 points or less this season, MSU has been playing like the #2 team in the country. But as soon as they get a sizeable lead, they completely fall apart on both sides of the ball.
Fortunately, MSU has had an obscenely positive margin in turnovers and 4th down stops this year, averaging +3 per game (19-4 overall). MSU's overall margin in yards per play is consistent with a Top 50 team, not a Top 5 team.
Fortunately, MSU has had an obscenely positive margin in turnovers and 4th down stops this year, averaging +3 per game (19-4 overall). MSU's overall margin in yards per play is consistent with a Top 50 team, not a Top 5 team.
