From THE PLATINUM SHEET
MICHIGAN STATE (351) at OREGON (352)
Latest Line: Ducks -12.5; Total: 56
Arguably the nation's best offense hosts what could be the nation's top defense. A year ago the Spartans allowed 13.2 PPG, third-best in the nation, and never gave up more than 28 points. They also won their last six games away from home, SU and ATS. Oregon averaged 45.5 PPG last year, fourth-best in the country, and was held to less than 30 points only twice, both times with QB Marcus Mariota ailing. Mariota accounted for four TDs in their opening win over South Dakota. They've won eight in a row SU in Eugene.
StatFox Trends:
Mark Dantonio is 21-6 ATS away after 1 or more consecutive straight up wins as coach of MICHIGAN ST.
MICHIGAN ST is 10-1 ATS away when playing on a Saturday over the L3 seasons.
Mark Dantonio is 23-9 ATS in road games as coach of MICHIGAN ST.
FORECASTER: Michigan State 29, Oregon 24