Pittsburgh at Michigan State Week 3

Pittsburgh at Michigan State (minus 10.5)
The Players
Tailbacks LeSean McCoy and LaRod Stephens-Howlin have combined for 245 rushing yards. McCoy leads the Panthers with 3 touchdowns.

Junior Brian Hoyer has filled in nicely for the all-everything Drew Stanton. The Spartans' quarterback has made a new friend in receiver Devin Thomas. Thomas has 9 receptions for 262 yards. Thomas is also ranked 10th in the nation with 408 all-purpose yards. The running duo of Javon Ringer and Hehuu Caulcrick have also taken some of the pressure off of Hoyer. Jonal Saint-Dic and Kellen Davis have combined for five of Michigan State's 12 sacks.

The View
Pittsburgh has never defeated Michigan State. At the end of this game they will still be looking for that first victory.

Michigan State 27, Pittsburgh 21

The Stats
Pittsburgh
Rushing Offense 79th (124.5)
Passing Offense 83rd (198.5)
Total Offense 93rd (323)
Scoring Offense 44th (30.5)
Sacks Allowed 15th (1)

Rushing Defense 20th (61.5)
Passing Defense 15th (130.5)
Total Defense 10th (192)
Scoring Defense 7th (6.5)
Sacks 46th (2)

Michigan State
Rushing Offense 24th (220)
Passing Offense 26th (272.5)
Total Offense 18th (492.5)
Scoring Offense 18th (41.5)
Sacks Allowed 15th (1)

Rushing Defense 5th (29.5)
Passing Defense 92nd (254.5)
Total Defense 30th (284)
Scoring Defense 38th (17.5)
Sacks 3rd (6)