Michigan State -20 versus UAB
Game Time: 09/01/2007 12:00 PM -
By: Alex Smart | who2beton.com
Straight out of the box, some heavy chalk to lay on the college gridiron. Don't sweat this 20-point margin; back the Michigan State Spartans in their season opener versus UAB.
The Michigan State Spartans enter into this tilt against UAB off what was a disappointing season in 2006.
Much of the Spartans problems came because of an array of injuries on a strong looking offensive line. With last year's collapse behind them new head coach Mike Dantonio now looks to start his tenure off in convincing fashion against a Blazers squad that is in a rebuilding season behind a new coaching staff that will be returning just a few of starters.
The UAB defensive line is losing six of eight of their top guys, with the average combined weight of the new crew weighing in at around 251 pounds. Not a good omen against this huge dominating MSU offensive line. Look for State running backs Javon Ringer and Jehuu Caulcrick to pound out a pile of yards as the Spartans romp to a one-sided victory over Alabama-Birmingham.
Free Pick: Michigan St. -20