I think too many people still view Michigan State as the defensive-minded, explosion-lacking football team of the Mark Dantonio era, but those days are long gone. Under second-year HC Mel Tucker, Sparty is up-tempo and are averaging a lofty 36.8 points per matchup (17th in NCAA). Michigan State has been great to start the season, the defense has accumulated 18 sacks, including two or more in every game. Look for Michigan St to come out strong and overpower Rutgers on Saturday afternoon.