Michigan State football: What we learned, what to watch this week


MSU coach Mark Dantonio and his players explain the call for a failed 2-point attempt against Ohio State. Chris Solari/DFP 624382732.jpg EAST LANSING, MI – NOVEMBER 19: Mike Weber #25 of the Ohio State Buckeyes scores a third quarter touchdown during the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium on November 19, 2016 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)(Photo: Leon Halip, Getty Images) Looking back at what happened in Michigan State’s 17-16 loss to No. 2 Ohio State last Saturday and a look ahead to Saturday’s season finale at Penn State. Three things we learned • Great Scott: Ohio State entered Saturday with the 11th-best run defense in the nation, but LJ Scott had minimal problems gashing the Buckeyes. The sophomore from Hubbard, Ohio, ran for a career-high 160 yards – averaging 8.4 yards on his 19 attempts – and had an eight-carry, 56-yard touchdown…

Continue Reading: Michigan State football: What we learned, what to watch this week