Michigan State Spartans Football vs. Prairie View A&M

▶ Angelique S. Chengelis: Michigan State played a tough fourth quarter in Maryland, outscoring the Terps 10-7 for a 27-24 win last weekend. Quarterback Aidan Chiles had 363 passing yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions. He has a productive target in Nick Marsh, who had 194 yards on eight catches and a touchdown. There are things the Spartans need to clean up with turnovers and penalties. They are near the bottom of the Big Ten with 22 penalties, which ranks 128 nationally. Giving up 240 penalty yards is certainly something that can be fixed. Prairie View A&M quarterback Cameron Peters was 18 of 33 passing for 280 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions last week. This is a chance for MSU to clean up a few things, namely the penalties, and go to 3-0. Pick: Michigan State, 41-10

▶ Madeline Kenney: Michigan State started the season 2-0 and is coming off a big comeback win over Maryland that tested the Spartans’ resolve. Michigan State feels pretty good about where its program is and where it’s headed. Saturday’s game is a total mismatch. It will test Michigan State’s focus, but it’s also a chance for players to get extra reps and others to get healthy with Big Ten action coming up in the near future. Jonathan Smith doesn’t believe in “trap games.” This one shouldn’t be. Michigan State has never lost to an FCS opponent. Don’t expect that to change this weekend. Pick: Michigan State, 42-9