Michigan State comes into this game trending in the opposite direction. After starting 3-0 start in Year 1 of the Jonathan Smith, the Spartans have dropped back-to-back games to Boston College and Ohio State. Michigan State is hoping to improve after recording only 246 yards of total offense in last week's 38-7 loss to the Buckeyes.

Sparty will run a pass-first offense with a poor pass-blocking line and a turnover-machine passer into an Oregon defense that thrives on Havoc and turnovers.

The Western Michigan Broncos (1-3) hit the road for a MAC battle against the Ball State Cardinals (1-3) on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Scheumann Stadium. The matchup will air on ESPN+, with the