Michigan States Seven-Game Losing Streak Continues: A Tale of Two Halves Against Penn StateMichigan State football suffered a significant setback, losing their seventh consecutive game against Penn State, bringing their season record to three wins and seven losses. This defeat officially eliminates them from bowl game contention for the fourth consecutive season.The game was a stark contrast between the first and second halves. Michigan State displayed promising defense and offense in the first half but struggled in the second half, unable to move the ball, resulting in constant punts or turnovers.Pro Football Focus grades reflected this struggle, with the teams overall grade of sixty-six point one being their second-highest during this losing streak. However, individual performances varied, with the rushing game earning its highest grade of the season at eighty point six, thanks to Elijah Tau-Tolivers impressive fifty-seven-yard touchdown run and seventy-nine total yards. The pass rush also performed well, recording two sacks and seventeen pressures.However, the offensive line had its worst performance of the season, with a pass blocking grade of just twenty-two point nine, leading to quarterback Alessio Milivojevic being sacked five times and pressured twenty-one times. As the season concludes, discussions about head coach Jonathan Smiths future are likely to intensify.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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