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3-2-1 Preview: 3 things we want to see, 2 key stats, 1 best bet vs. WMU article image from Spartans Illustrated
Michigan State's Aidan Chiles, right, celebrates his touchdown with Michael Masunas during the second quarter in the game against Florida Atlantic on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

3-2-1 Preview: 3 things we want to see, 2 key stats, 1 best bet vs. WMU

THE FIRST 3-2-1 PREVIEW OF THE SEASON.

By Matt Sheehan
Published on August 29, 2025

I NEVER THOUGHT THIS DAY WOULD COME.

THE FIRST 3-2-1 PREVIEW OF THE SEASON. 

Alright, I’ll tone down the all caps for now. Here’s the drill – it’s three things we want to see on opening night. Two key stats about the game (or start of the season). And, of course, one best bet. 

Let’s get it.

Three Things We Want To See

DEFIANT SUCCESS IN THE RUN GAME

If you run the ball with success against a Group of Five team, whoop-de-doo. You did your job. But…if you struggle against a Group of Six team, that can telegraph a season’s worth of issues like it did last season. 

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