The Spartans narrowly defeated the Boise State Broncos last Friday night in their season opener, winning 17-13 over the perennial Cinderellas. Central Michigan also won in Week 1, defeating Southeast Missouri State, 38-27.
Michigan State Vs. CMU Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More
The Michigan State Spartans head on the road for the first time in 2012, as the Spartans take on the Central Michigan Chippewas in an intrastate battle.Check the national college football scoreboard right here, and look through SB Nation’s many excellent college football blogs to find your team’s community.Follow @SBNationCFB
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Michigan State and Central Michigan met last year -- and the result wasn’t pretty for the Chippewas, as the Spartans won with ease, 45-7.
Michigan State's Le'Veon Bell named Shutdown Fullback's player of Week 1!
If Central Michigan wants to win on Saturday, they'll have to stop Michigan State running back Le'Veon Bell, who carried the ball a staggering 44 times for 210 yards in Michigan State's win over the Broncos. Bell scored two rushing touchdowns and also added six receptions for 55 yards.
The Spartans will look for improved play from quarterback Andrew Maxwell, who did not throw a touchdown pass while throwing three interceptions against Boise State.
Game time, TV channel: 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPNU
Point spread: Michigan State by 22½
For news, discussion and more: For more on Spartans football, visit Michigan State blog The Only Colors, plus Big Ten blog Off Tackle Empire and SB Nation Detroit. For more on Central Michigan football, visit MAC blog Hustle Belt.
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