Takeaways, observations from Michigan State’s ugly loss to Minnesota

Michigan State lost the final game of nonconference play. The Big Ten opener seven days later was another humbling defeat for the Spartans.

Minnesota took a 17-0 lead into halftime and won the game. Michigan State lost the previous game at Washington. The team has struggled to score early in the games. It's the second straight game the team lost early. They have the lowest rushing total since coach Tucker took over the program. Quarterback Payton Thorne was ineffective. He threw two interceptions and a fumble in a bad situation. He has seven touchdown passes and six interceptions. His last interception came in his eighth game last year. For a team that intends on setting the tone on the ground, there are concerns moving forward.

Michigan State lost to Minnesota.

Michigan State lost to Minnesota. Tickets are available on StubHub, SeatGeek and Ticketmaster.

Michigan State lost to Minnesota. The game can be streamed live on fuboTV, ESPN+ and Hulu + Live.