US EditionMichigan State Beats Western Michigan 23-6, Makhi Frazier Runs for 103 Yards and a Touchdown
Makhi Frazier rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown, while Michigan State's defense forced three turnovers and a safety to secure their 25th consecutive home opener win.
- Michigan State defeated Western Michigan 23-6 in their season opener on Friday night in East Lansing, Mich.
- The win addressed lingering uncertainties about the team's primary rushing leader and how well a defense relying on its depth would function.
- Two second-year players, Makhi Frazier and Brandon Tullis, spearheaded the Spartans' ground game with impressive rushing yards and each contributed a touchdown, while the defense held Western Michigan to just 29 yards on the ground.
- Jordan Hall recorded eight tackles including 2.5 for loss and a sack, and Chiles completed 17 of 23 passes for 155 yards with a touchdown throw, showing a solid but conservative offensive approach.
- The win marks a promising start for Michigan State with their defense dominating and the running game setting the tone, while Western Michigan fell to 0-1 and missed key scoring opportunities.
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Michigan State dominates on all fronts, takes out Western Michigan to start year
Makhi Frazier rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown in his first career start and Aidan Chiles threw for 155 yards and a touchdown Friday night to help host Michigan State to a 23-6 victory over Western Michigan in the…
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Michigan State beats Western Michigan 23-6, Makhi Frazier runs for 103 yards and a touchdown
Makhi Frazier ran for 103 yards and a touchdown to help Michigan State beat Western Michigan 23-6. The Spartans led by three touchdowns at halftime after Frazier and Brandon Tullis ran for scores and Aidan Chiles threw a touchdown pass.
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