Michigan State Football: Spartans 2022 game predictions

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Dec 30, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Wisconsin Badgers players pose for photos with the 2021 Las Vegas Bowl Championship trophy after defeating the Arizona State Sun Devils 20-13 at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /

vs. Wisconsin (L)

Over the past several years, the Wisconsin Badgers have cemented themselves as one of the better teams in the Big Ten Conference, and that reputation will shine upon them as they face Michigan State football following the latter’s beatdown from the week prior.

The game taking place at Spartan Stadium will help MSU somewhat, but the physicality of the Badgers will be too much to handle after an ugly loss from another physical power like Ohio State.

(5-2)

@ Michigan (L)

Boy, it’s just not appearing to get any easier for the Spartans at this point, as the last thing any team needs after back-to-back losses is a road game to a playoff-caliber rival.

“The Big House” is never an easy place to play, but especially after the Wolverines just ripped off their greatest season in years. This one will see the morale meter for Michigan State hit an all-time low, even with them having a bye week beforehand.

(5-3)

@ Illinois (W)

Having to endure another road game right after losing in Ann Arbor is quite the gut punch, but it’s hard to imagine 2022 MSU stooping so low that they would lose this game as well. The Illini are not beyond upsetting teams too big for their britches but don’t hold out on that happening in this one.

(6-3)

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