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Broncos Fall 51-17 Against Michigan State - Game Recap

Michigan State's aerial attack produced 314 yards and the Spartans produced a 51-17 victory over Western Michigan on Saturday at Spartan Stadium.

Michigan State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -15.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 46.0.

Brian Lewerke completed 23 of 32 pass attempts for 314 yards for the Spartans in the win.

LeVante Bellamy rushed for 44 yards for Western Michigan, while Sean Tyler added 31 yards. Jon Wassink threw for 252 yards for the Broncos, while receivers Keith Mixon Jr. and Giovanni Ricci had 71 and 53 yards respectively.

Michigan State outgained Western Michigan 582-352 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 31-18 by the Spartans.

Western Michigan led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 31:51-28:09 split in that important category.

Michigan State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Arizona State. Western Michigan will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Georgia State.