Football
TEAM/SERIES
• Michigan State shut out Akron, 52-0, Saturday afternoon at Spartan Stadium, marking MSU’s first shutout since a 27-0 win at Rutgers on Nov. 23, 2019 . . . it was MSU’s first shutout win at Spartan Stadium since a 49-0 victory over Rutgers on Nov. 16, 2016 . . . the 52-0 margin was the largest shutout victory for the Spartans since a 54-0 win over Indiana on Sept. 28, 1957.
• The Spartans are now 3-0 against Akron in the all-time series.
• Michigan State extended its home winning streak to eight games, dating back to last season.
• MSU has won 13 of its last 15 overall games.
OFFENSE
• Michigan State scored 52 points, the most for the Spartans under Mel Tucker and the most by MSU since scoring 56 against Wyoming on Sept. 27, 2014.
• Michigan State’s 52-point margin of victory was the largest for the Spartans since defeating Eastern Michigan, 73-14, on Sept. 20, 2014.
• MSU’s six rushing touchdowns Saturday were the most by the Spartans since seven rushing TDs in a 73-14 win over Eastern Michigan on Sept. 20, 2014.
• Spartan redshirt sophomore running back Jalen Berger rushed for a career-high three rushing TDs, nearly matching his previous career total of four, as he had one each in four previous games, including three during his time at Wisconsin, and most recently in his MSU debut last week vs. Western Michigan (9/2/22).
• Berger’s three rushing TDs were the most by a Spartan running back since Kenneth Walker III’s five TDs last season vs. Michigan (10/30/21) . . . Berger rushed for 107 yards on 17 carries, for his second consecutive 100-yard outing after 120 yards, and a new…
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