Ahead of Saturday’s Michigan – Michigan State game, CBS’ Dennis Dodd doesn’t just believe MSU will cover the 24.5-point spread, but will also beat the No. 2 Wolverines. Here’s the explanation from Dodd:
3. Vintage Dantonio: Las Vegas, the voters and even the CFP tends to fall in love with name brands. Example: Michigan being a 24.5-point favorite at Michigan State is just plain stupid.
Spartans-Wolverines has quickly become one of my must-see games each season. The hate is palpable whether it’s Mark Dantonio running it up or an American punt-block specialist overwhelming an Australian punter.
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The Spartans will play the Wolverines off their feet mostly because they usually do, having won seven of the last eight in the series.I’ve picked Michigan State outright not because of any animosity toward Michigan, it’s because the Spartans’ coach takes this game personally.
“Ever since I’ve come here I’ve never shied away from this football game,” Dantonio said. “I’ve always maintained that the focus needs to be on that game a little bit more than usual. That’s never going to change.”