Indiana Football: Game-by-game predictions; Weeks 5-8

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BLOOMINGTON, IN – SEPTEMBER 22: Felton Davis III #18 of the Michigan State Spartans catches the ball as Andre Brown Jr. #14 of the Indiana Hoosiers defends during the second at Memorial Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

Week Five: Michigan State

SEP 28 (SAT) TBA
EAST LANSING, MICH.

The Spartans welcome in the Hoosiers in what could be a crucial week for Indiana. Assuming they drop their game against Ohio State in week three, Indiana will try to avoid an 0-2 start in conference play.

Michigan State looks to rebound after a year in which their offense struggled to get on the same page for the second half of the season and injuries plagued their skill positions.

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The Hoosiers look to get back in the win column in the Michigan State series, having lost the last two matchups despite both games being relatively close.

This game could be a turning point in what could be a bowl game appearance or could halt the Hoosiers from reaching that goal again.

I think the Indiana defense will clamp down on Brian Lewerke, making it difficult for the Spartans offense to move the ball most of the game.

It’s time the Hoosiers breakthrough, even though it’s tough to win in East Lansing, something they haven’t done since 2001.

Prediction: Indiana 21, Michigan State 17

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