The battle of Michigan State quarterbacks, past and present, went straight to the incumbent, Alessio Milivojevic. He slung two touchdowns in a dominant 35-7 victory over Eastern Michigan on Saturday, September 12, putting the Spartans squarely in control of that game.
Milivojevic Found His Rhythm
Yeah, Milivojevic started a little slow, we saw it. But let me tell you, when he got going in the third quarter, he was absolutely dialed in, connecting for some serious long plays. He finished the day completing 12 of 20 passes, racking up 170 yards and those two crucial touchdowns. Even better, he only took two sacks all game, showing that pocket presence when it counted. That’s the kind of early season performance that tells you a lot about a QB settling in.
Kim’s Tough Homecoming
But let’s talk about the real drama: Noah Kim’s return to Spartan Stadium. This guy spent two seasons fighting for the MSU starting job, and coming back had to be wild. Problem for him? The Michigan State defense wasn’t having any of it. They absolutely pummeled Kim. He took a beating out there. The numbers don’t lie: Kim went without a passing touchdown for only the third time in his 15 games at EMU, even though he did manage to sneak in a rushing TD. You could see it, that Eagles attack just collapsed in the second half. That Michigan State D? They are looking like a brick wall right now, and that’s huge.
So, a commanding win for Michigan State, with Milivojevic finding his stride and a defense that absolutely shut down a former Spartan. This kind of early season statement is exactly what you want to see. It shows serious team grit and a defense ready to make some noise.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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