Michigan State at Washington 9/17/22 - College Football Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 09/16/2022 at 11:25 AM ET
The No. 14 ranked Michigan State Spartans visit Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington on Saturday to play the Washington Huskies. Michigan State improved to 2-0 following its 52-0 rout of Akron on Saturday night. The Spartans gained 496 yards of total offense but committed two turnovers, while holding Akron to 229 yards of total offense and forcing the Zips into coughing up the ball four times.
Quarterback Payton Thorne has thrown for 445 yards with four touchdowns and three interceptions, while the leading rusher is Jalen Berger with 227 yards and four touchdowns. Keon Coleman is the leading receiver with 120 yards and one touchdown reception. On defense, safety Angelo Grose is the leading tackler with 18, while cornerback Chester Kimbrough is the leader in quarterback sacks with 2.0. Michigan State has not yet intercepted a pass.
Washington improved to 2-0 following its 52-6 rout of Portland State on Saturday night. Transfer quarterback Michael Penix Jr threw for two touchdowns and the Washington offense rolled over the Vikings for 617 yards. Washington's defense displayed its talent, holding Portland State to just 131 yards of total offense and 12 first downs.
Michael Penix Jr. has passed for 682 yds with six touchdowns and one interception. The leading rusher for Washington is Wayne Taulapapa with 151 yards and two touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Jalen McMillan with 214 yards and three touchdown receptions. On defense, linebacker Alphonso Tuputala is the leading tackler with 12, while lineman Bralen Trice is the leader in quarterback sacks with 2.5. Safety Asa Turners has two interceptions to lead the Huskies.
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Washington's defense is one of the toughest in the nation and the Huskies are allowing an average of only 235.5 yards of total offense per game. Washington has played well against non-Pac-12 opponents, covering the number in seven of the last nine. In contrast, Michigan State has failed to cover the number in five of the last six head-to-head against an opponent from the Pac-12. Transfer quarterback Michael Penix Jr is off to a strong start for Washington with six touchdown passes and just one interception through two games. Final Score Prediction, Washington Huskies wins and cover ATS 24-17.
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