Officially Official: MSU vs. ND Prediction thread

[MTIrish98]

It is Wednesday already. Nevada and Texas are distant memories and echoes of the Megaphone Trophy remind us how physical the MSU match-up can be.

I personally think Dantonio's coaching style and player development are worthy of envy, but it isn't enough to allow them to reload after losing several key parts of a historically great MSU team in 2015. ND, however, is in a similar situation. More stars (by recruiting rating) on the roster, but the dreaded injury bug and defensive issues keep holding them back from elite status. Where does that leave fans on Saturday afternoon?

I'm with Vegas on this one... Kizer is too good. His red zone numbers will be impressive once again. Plus Adams/Folston and a more confident OL (because they're playing North/South against MSU) will be able to move the ball effectively on the ground between the 20's

ND -- 31
MSU -- 23

Who do you have and why?

 

[scubastevefl]

MSU 31 ND 38

 

[perseverare]

ND34-31 (changed from my prev prediction of 37-34)

(if Kelly starts MVG, my prediction is voided)

 

[MTIrish98]

ND34-31 (changed from my prev prediction of 37-34)

(if Kelly starts MVG, my prediction is voided)

If Kelly starts MVG, I'll probably start rooting for MSU.

 

[kurtak21]

ND - 31
MSU - 35

 

[ivan brunetti]

ND 40
Sparty 30

 

[Bodizephax]

Notre Dame 42 to 21 over Sparty. Too much fire power for the Irish.

 

[IrishBlessings]

ND 38
Sparty 21

Feel as though BK was very vanilla in his play calling vs. NV. Seemed to be holding the good stuff under wraps for this weekend. He let's DK go full bore and DK throws it all over the yard and Adams runs wild to boot. I'm calling a big win for ND over an always well coached but under manned Sparty ballclub.

ND was hungover last weekend. Not this weekend.

 

[Irish2684]

ND 38
Sparty 21

Feel as though BK was very vanilla in his play calling vs. NV. Seemed to be holding the good stuff under wraps for this weekend. He let's DK go full bore and DK throws it all over the yard and Adams runs wild to boot. I'm calling a big win for ND over an always well coached but under manned Sparty ballclub.

ND was hungover last weekend. Not this weekend.

I don't buy the whole vanilla theory based on the fact that they needed to break everything out vs Texas to try and win that game. I do however see this as an ND victory by double digits.

I will say 27-17!!! If Sparty comes in to South Bend and scores at will then it is time for the defense to see some major shakeups whether it's with coaching or personnel.

Go Irish!!! Beat MSU!!!

 

[BGI User 1596]

41-35

 

[twalsh]

It is Wednesday already. Nevada and Texas are distant memories and echoes of the Megaphone Trophy remind us how physical the MSU match-up can be.

I personally think Dantonio's coaching style and player development are worthy of envy, but it isn't enough to allow them to reload after losing several key parts of a historically great MSU team in 2015. ND, however, is in a similar situation. More stars (by recruiting rating) on the roster, but the dreaded injury bug and defensive issues keep holding them back from elite status. Where does that leave fans on Saturday afternoon?

I'm with Vegas on this one... Kizer is too good. His red zone numbers will be impressive once again. Plus Adams/Folston and a more confident OL (because they're playing North/South against MSU) will be able to move the ball effectively on the ground between the 20's

ND -- 31
MSU -- 23

Who do you have and why?

ND 27
MSU 20

 

[SpartanJD]

I feel like MSU needs to make a huge defensive or special teams play that leads to a touchdown. MSU plays a great game with O'Connor tossing 3 TDs. MSU 34 Irish 30

 

[HDK]

MSU 31
ND 28

ND defense can't stop anyone; receivers still lack experience and make a few key drops and fail to get open when it counts; offensive line whiffs too many times on key running plays.

 

[AuthorJoe]

Irish - 31 Spartans - 20

 

[Fifthhorseman25]

ND-45
msu-42

 

[nook91]

msu 37

nd 34

 

[Irishjohn68]

ND 28
MSU 24

 

[HRC08]

This game will come down to the ND receivers. More specifically whether they will show the necessary toughness that's going to be needed to win the man to man battles they'll face. Michigan State will play a lot better then they did in week one. The game will go down to the wire. Justin Yoon and Tyler Newsome also need to have their best games (thus far) of the season. Safeties will need to be clean on their tackles cause MSU will break some runs.

 

[oldgreentar]

Spartans by 3, in low scoring game due to weather

 

[perseverare]

hope the weather allows for a well played game.

Both teams are good teams but both have flaws. The loser of this game will not finish in the final top 10 and likely will be eliminated from a major post season appearance.

So, the game is important to say the least.

good weather: ND 34-31
bad weather: ND 24-23

 

[mbd11]

Irish, 34-21

 

[PHJIndy]

Irish 31
Sparty less than 31.

 

[irish4life888]

ND35 MSU27, now excuse me, I'm off to the game!

 

[rgc7]

ND 42 , MS 24

 

[perseverare]

rgc

all in! hope you are right! I am more confident of the 42; but the 24? that would = a goal line stand for BVG?

 

[rgc7]

rgc

all in! hope you are right! I am more confident of the 42; but the 24? that would = a goal line stand for BVG?

Pers,
I think our defense will be a lot better today than they were against Texas ? If Imam wrong Both Kelly and his DC
may be history by season's end ?

 

[DillonDomer]

Hate to say it but MSU 41-ND 30

 

[ndhell]

Everytime ND plays a football game the refs are against them lol.

 

[ndhell]

The refs are HORRIBLE HAHAHAHA

 

[BGI User 1596]

Big refs

 

[patH72]

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as an ND ref.

 

[rgc7]

Big refs

a bad call and a bad non call !

 

[BGI User 1596]

Coleman needs more tackling work

 

[ndhell]

Our Offensive Line sucked balls on that last drive, on a positive note, that was one hell of a punt.

 

[BGI User 1596]

Thanks Boykin

 

[ndhell]

This ND team is a bunch of scrubs. The players and coaching staff. Bush League.

 

[BGI User 1596]

Dantonio punked Kelly again on that one

 

[ivan brunetti]

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as an ND ref.

ACC refs are paid by ND, Big Ten refs are paid by Sparty. Same thing.

That stated, missing that tackle of the receiver was a horrible non call.

 

[VTND]

Embarrassing. Can't tackle. Get a turnover and go 3 and out. Can't field a punt.

 

[BGI User 1596]

Can't hang onto the ball