National CFB analyst provides thoughts, feedback on MSU's narrow win over FAU

It was ugly, but Michigan State picked up the season-opening victory over Florida Atlantic on Friday.

Michigan State used a stifling defensive effort to overcome offensive struggles in its 16-10 victory vs. Florida Atlantic. The win was the first for new head coach Jonathan Smith at Michigan State.

So what did the national media think of the Spartans’ effort in the win? Michigan State alum and national college football writer for The Athletic Chris Vannini had some thoughts on the Spartans after Friday’s narrow win. Check out his thoughts below on Michigan State following the win over the Owls:

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