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Michigan State vs Furman: Final score, highlights and more
Friday’s Michigan State vs Furman game was a lot closer than people expected, but the Spartans had some solid highlights.
It wasn’t the prettiest win. Heck, it was rather ugly, but Friday’s Michigan State vs Furman game finished with a 28-13 Spartan triumph even though it should have been a much wider margin of victory.
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Tyler O’Connor’s first start was a little underwhelming, even though his stats were solid. He seemed to lock in on one receiver and fail to go through his progressions. That receiver was Monty Madaris who looked like a strong breakout candidate, catching five passes for 85 yards — he had just seven catches through his three-year MSU career until yesterday.
Let’s take a look at the highlights and top players from Friday’s season opener.
Three Stars
1. L.J. Scott: The sophomore running back emerged as the true No. 1, rushing for 105 yards and a touchdown on just 20 carries. Expect that workload to continue.
2. Tyler O’Connor: Although he didn’t show the flashiness of Connor Cook, he did look solid, completing 13-of-18 passes for 190 yards and three touchdowns. He did have a bad interception late in the game.
3. Monty Madaris: The fifth-year senior is starting to emerge as a true star, catching five passes for 85 yards — both are career-highs.
Highlights
The first of many to come.@ljscott_03 runs it in for the @MSU_Football TD.
More video: https://t.co/wxBcCmJjuZ https://t.co/Ntv8q15yCa
— Michigan St. on BTN (@MichiganStOnBTN) September 2, 2016
2015 Mr. Football Donnie Corley (@Hit_Squad9) records his first career college reception for #MichiganState https://t.co/QB377iubv0
— STATE CHAMPS! (@statechampsnet) September 3, 2016
Nice pass.
Nice catch.
It's a @MSU_Football highlight TD!
More video: https://t.co/wxBcCmJjuZ https://t.co/KQdq5ZkBP0
— Michigan St. on BTN (@MichiganStOnBTN) September 3, 2016
Count 'em: One…two…THREE broken tackles for LJ Scott ????#KickoffOnBTN???? https://t.co/LWLK3NvTUB
— Michigan St. on BTN (@MichiganStOnBTN) September 2, 2016
.@MSU_Football's No. 4 > Furman's No. 4.
Then again, few top Malik McDowell.
More video: https://t.co/wxBcCmJjuZ https://t.co/wHXv9TgrLb
— Michigan St. on BTN (@MichiganStOnBTN) September 2, 2016
Low throw? No problem. @MSU_Football wide receivers are making plays.#KickoffOnBTN pic.twitter.com/0w9ju0w4zx
— Michigan St. on BTN (@MichiganStOnBTN) September 3, 2016
Knock… Knock… Who's there? It's @JosiahMSUPrice, and I have reservations for six! @MSU_Football leads 21-6! https://t.co/wd3xXAXgZg
— Michigan St. on BTN (@MichiganStOnBTN) September 3, 2016
One paw is all @_ADallday needed on this pretty @MSU_Football INT.
More video: https://t.co/wxBcCmJjuZ https://t.co/MqMQjkaPiW
— Michigan St. on BTN (@MichiganStOnBTN) September 3, 2016
That's three @TylerOConnor7 TD passes, to three different @MSU_Football players.
Here, it's @Jamal_Lyles' turn! https://t.co/ZpJmGcY1mq
— Michigan St. on BTN (@MichiganStOnBTN) September 3, 2016
Looking Ahead
Notre Dame is next on the schedule for the Spartans after a week two bye. Playing in South Bend won’t be easy and there is a ton of work to do, but having a week off to dissect what went right and wrong in the Furman game is the perfect situation. Expect the Spartans to come out with something to prove in a couple of weeks.
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