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Michigan State needs to play a complete game to beat a physical Rutgers team and gain bowl eligibility

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Michigan State's head coach Jonathan Smith calls out to a referee in the second quarter in the game against Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing - Nick King, USA TODAY Sports
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Michigan State has an opportunity to gain bowl eligibility win a home win against Rutgers this season. To do so, however, the Spartans will have to play a complete game, and find a way to contain dynamic Rutgers tailabck Kyle Monongai.. “I think Rutgers is good,” said Jonathan Smith at his weekly press conference on Monday. “When you look at this tape, they are a physical, well-coached disciplined team. An experienced quarterback, but one of the best running backs that we will play all season.”

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