Air Force (2-0) at No. 4 Michigan State (2-0), 12:05 p.m. (ABC)
Line: Michigan State by 26 1-2.
Series Record: First meeting.
WHAT'S AT STAKE
Michigan State is trying to avoid a letdown after edging Oregon 31-28 in last weekend's marquee matchup. The Spartans now have a chance to get on a roll that would set up a showdown with Ohio State in November, but they'll need to remain focused against the upset-minded Falcons.
KEY MATCHUP
Michigan State's linebackers against Air Force's option. The Spartans were sufficiently concerned about Air Force's unusual running game that they began practicing against it a bit last month during fall camp. The Falcons haven't played anyone of Michigan State's caliber yet, but their system is the type that can produce a credible upset bid if the Spartans don't adjust.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Air Force: QB Karson Roberts. Nate Romine injured his leg in last week's game, so it looks like Roberts will be the man to lead the Falcons against Michigan State's well-tested defense.
Michigan State: RB LJ Scott. The Spartans entered the season with a number of unproven options in the backfield, but the freshman Scott scored two touchdowns against Oregon, and it will be interesting to see if anybody emerges as the featured back.
FACTS & FIGURES
Michigan State is hosting a service academy for the first time in school history. The Spartans last played a service academy when they lost to Army in the 1984 Cherry Bowl. . Michigan State has scored at least 30 points in a school-record 10 straight games. . Air Force is 5-10-2 against teams from the Big Ten.
