HIGH STAKES: MSU football set for STATEMENT vs. Nebraska | Can Spartans put Matt Rhule on hot seat?

Will happiness ever be felt again? Matt Sheehan breaks down MSU's loss to Wisconsin.

Michigan State Spartans seek a bounce-back as quarterback Alessio Milivojevic faces pressure to ignite a sputtering offense and cut down on costly turnovers. Can the Spartans’ run game spark against Wisconsin without Cam Edwards and will Joe Rossi’s defense finally force a turnover against a Power 4 opponent? Matt Sheehan breaks down Michigan State’s offensive woes, from lack of explosiveness to critical Big Ten stats, and lays out possible paths to jumpstart the unit—including increased play-action and creative uses for emerging playmakers like Chrishon McCray.

Lincoln Riley faces intense scrutiny after USC mishandles a crucial moment and falls to Oregon, raising questions about culture and leadership in the Trojans’ locker room. Can Riley’s squad rebound against a struggling Washington team at home, or will pressure hit a breaking point? Meanwhile, Iowa stuns Michigan with a dramatic finish—setting up a high-stakes clash with undefeated Ohio State in Iowa City. Are the Hawkeyes poised for another giant upset?