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Michigan State football wins season opener over Florida Atlantic
MSU got the season started off on the right foot in East Lansing with new head coach Jonathan Smith Friday.
FOX 2 - Michigan State is 1-0 in the Jonathan Smith era, defeating Florida Atlantic Friday in the season opener.
The Spartans won 16-10 over FAU helped by a pair of late defensive stands to turn away the Owls in East Lansing.
MSU went up 16-3 at halftime, allowed a touchdown in the third, then held FAU scoreless in the fourth.
Runningback Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams rushed for 101 yards on 9 carries and a touchdown - including a 63-yard scoring burst in the second quarter.
Quarterback Aidan Chiles struggled but completed 10-24 passing with 114 yards and two interceptions. He added 28 yards on six carries and a touchdown run.
It was the defense that got the scoring started however, by a sack for a safety by defensive end D'Quan Douse.
The Spartans (1-0) play at Maryland Sept. 7 in their Big 10 opener.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 24: The Michigan State Spartans logo on a uniform displayed during the 2024 Big Ten Media Days on July 24, 2024 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)