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Michigan State vs. Maryland: 5 Bold Predictions for Big Ten Battle

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5 Bold Predictions for Michigan State-Maryland

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Michigan State will be hitting the road to take on the Maryland Terrapins in the first ever matchup between the two teams as Big Ten opponents. The Spartans are coming off a tough home loss to Ohio State and will be playing with much to prove against an average Maryland team.

Let's take a look at five bold predictions for the new Big Ten matchup.

Connor Cook Will Throw Four TD Passes

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Connor Cook Will Throw Four TD Passes

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Connor Cook had a solid-number game against Ohio State, but the accuracy wasn't there. Against Maryland, Cook will be playing with something to prove and the junior will throw for over 300 yards, yet again, to go along with four touchdown passes.

Jeremy Langford Finally Reaches the 200-Yard Mark

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Jeremy Langford Finally Reaches the 200-Yard Mark

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Although he has rushed for well over 100 yards many times in his two years as the starting tailback for the Spartans, Langford has never reached 200 yards. That will change this week as Michigan State's strong run game will be even stronger against a porous Maryland defense.

C.J. Brown Will Struggle Without WR Stefon Diggs

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C.J. Brown Will Struggle Without WR Stefon Diggs

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Without stud receiver Stefon Diggs, C.J. Brown will struggle mightily -- especially against a Michigan State defense that will be playing with a chip on its shoulder after the debacle against Ohio State. Brown will be able to pick up a few yards rushing, but his aerial attack will be nearly non-existent.

Tony Lippett Rebounds for 150 Yards Receiving

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Tony Lippett Rebounds for 150 Yards Receiving

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This might not be a "bold" prediction anymore, but Lippett is coming off a game in which he tweaked his ankle and only had 64 receiving yards -- his second-lowest output of the season. Lippett will rebound in this one and catch 10 passes for 150-plus yards and a touchdown.

Michigan State's Defense Will Return to Form

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Michigan State's Defense Will Return to Form

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Many believed that the Spartans' defense was exposed against Ohio State, but it can be argued that it was a lack of preparation and execution that led to 500 total yards allowed in the game. Michigan State's defense will rebound and prove to everyone that it is still a top-10 unit, nationally.

Connor Muldowney is a writer for RantSports. Follow him on Twitter and like him on Facebook.
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