Thursday, August 28, 2008

Michigan State at Cal (minus 5)

Michigan State leads the series 2-1, but Cal won defeated the Spartans 46-22 in 2002.

Brian Hoyer hopes to start the season better than how he finished 2007. Hoyer threw four interceptions in the Champs Sports Bowl as MSU lost 21-24 to Boston College. Fortunately for Hoyer he will have Javon Ringer to hand the ball off to relieve some defensive pressure. Ringer only rushed for 1,447 yards and averaged 5.9 yards per carry last year.

Most college football fans would expect to see senior Nate Longshore starting this game as Cal’s quarterback. However, red-shirt sophomore Kevin Riley won the starting job during camp. Both Riley and Longshore are going to see snaps against the Spartans. Other key players for the Golden Bears are tailback Jahvid Best and linebacker Zach Follett.

Michigan State will use one quarterback. Cal will use two. Michigan State wins.

Michigan State 28, Cal 24

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