Michigan State fended off a Western Kentucky upset attempt, taking control of the game early and never letting up, winning 48-31.
Michigan State got the scoring started when they forced a Hilltopper 3 and out and on the ensuing punt, Jayden Reed returned it 88 yards for a touchdown. Another touchdown by Reed and Kenneth Walker finding the end zone would put the Spartans up 21-10 at the end of the first quarter.
The Spartans offensive explosion carried over into the second quarter, when the Spartans put up 21 more points behind Walker’s rushing attack. The Spartans would take a 42-16 lead into halftime.
The second half saw MSU fend off several Western Kentucky comeback attempts, while managing the game. The Spartans would eventually come away with a 48-31 victory.
Payton Thorne lead the way through the air, completing 20-of-30 passes for 327 yards and a touchdown. Kenneth Walker was the leading rusher, leading the Spartans with 126 yards, and Jalen Nailor led the way receiving with 8 catches for 128 yards.
Michigan State travels to Piscataway, New Jersey, next week for a date with Rutgers.
