The “Chop Sparty” game thread: No. 11 Michigan State at Rutgers

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No. 11 Michigan State (5-0; 2-0) at Rutgers (3-2; 0-2)

Where: SHI Stadium, Piscataway, NJ (Game Day Policies)

Kick-off: Saturday, October 9 at 12:00 PM ET

Weather: 69 degrees, cloudy with a 24% chance of rain, 11 mph winds

TV: BTN with Brandon Gaudin (play-by-play), James Laurinaitis (color), Rick Pizzo (sideline)

Stream: FOX Sports App

Radio: RWJBarnabas Health Rutgers Sports Network (WCTC 14-50-AM, WOR 710-AM, XM 196, Sirius 132) with Chris Carlin (play-by-play), Mike Teel and Eric LeGrand (analyst) and Anthony Fucilli (sideline); WRSU 88.7 FM - Chris Tsanokas & Dennis Geissler

Current Spread: Michigan State -4.5

Series History: Michigan State leads series 8-4, Rutgers defeated Michigan State last season 38-27.

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It’s time. An opportunity to check off a major box this season is upon this team. They won all their non-conference games. Now they have a chance to earn a statement win that would help define this season in a positive way. It should be a hard fought game and the energy in the stadium should make for a great atmosphere. Time to chop!

INJURY UPDATE: Bo Melton is out today as is WR coach Titian Underwood due to COVID-19 protocols. Left tackle Raiqwon O’Neal is suited up but unsure how much he will play.

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