The Spartans started out the season at 6-0 and climbed to fourth in the country. The Spartans have dropped their first two games of conference play and are nearing a sense of desperation. After losses to Wisconsin and Northwestern, today's game against the Golden Gophers offers them a chance to get back into an offensive groove. Minnesota has given up 80-plus points in four of their last five games. MSU hopes Rocket Watts gets his offense going soon and there is no better time. MSU has five straight wins over the Golden Gophers. The offensive pieces will finally come alive for Michigan State on the road as they avoid falling into a deep hole in conference play with three straight losses.

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