FAU Owls Face Michigan State Spartans in Season Opener

The Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Owls will begin their season on the road against the Michigan State Spartans. This matchup is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET on Friday at Spartan Stadium.

Both teams enter the game with a record of 0-0, as they seek to improve upon their disappointing performances from last season. FAU ended the previous season with a 4-8 record, while Michigan State also finished with a similar 4-8 record.

The game is expected to hinge on the teams’ rushing performances, a category in which both struggled last year. FAU ranked 110th in rushing yards, averaging just 115.4 yards per game, while Michigan State was ranked 127th nationally with a mere 89.5 yards per game.

In terms of betting odds, Michigan State is favored by 13.5 points as the home team. The Spartans opened as 11-point favorites, reflecting a slight shift towards their favor in the gambling community. The over/under is set at 45 points for this contest.

Predictions from various analysts suggest that Michigan State, under the direction of new head coach Jonathan Smith and quarterback Aidan Chiles, is anticipated to take control of the game against FAU, who is adapting to the leadership of Tom Herman and a new quarterback in Cam Fancher.