Big Ten Network Analyst Picks A MSU Upset Win Over Michigan

Big Ten Network’s Tom Dienhart believes this weekend’s Michigan – Michigan State battle could go in favor of the Spartans:

Best chance for an upset: Michigan State at Michigan. Michigan State may have a shot to win at Michigan in an always-intense rivalry. Yes, the Wolverines are coming off a bye and they have a ferocious defense. But the Spartans have some mojo coming off a grind-it-out home win vs. Iowa. And MSU has a strong defense that should keep Michigan’s pedestrian offense in check as it is led by new starter John O’Korn. The key to pulling the upset: Can the Spartans generate some consistent offense against Don Brown’s defense?

Dienhart also predicted Purdue to upset the Wolverines. Michigan is a 12 1/2 point favorite over the Spartans.