Michigan State Football News: Spartans Set for Biggest Betting Favorite Status in a Decade

Michigan State is set to enter its Week 3 matchup against Prairie View A&M as a significant favorite, marking one of the largest spreads the team has seen in nearly a decade . The Spartans opened as 40.5-point favorites for Saturday's game, a notable figure that hasn't been reached since 2014.

After a solid performance against Maryland, where they secured a 27-24 victory, Michigan State is riding high. Quarterback Aidan Chiles threw three touchdown passes, and freshman Nick Marsh nearly hit 200 receiving yards, showcasing the team's offensive potential.

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Prairie View A&M, an FCS opponent, comes into this game with a record of 1-1, having lost to Texas Southern and won against Northwestern State. The matchup will kick off at 3:30 p.m. at Spartan Stadium and will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network.