East Lansing, MI - EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Aidan Chiles completed 22 of 29 passes for 270 yards and a touchdown and also ran 76 yards Saturday to lead Michigan State to a 41-24 victory over Youngstown State.
The Spartans (3-0) are now 10-0 against FCS opponents.
Jonathan Smith became the first head coach in Michigan State history to open his first two seasons with consecutive 3-0 starts.
Michigan State wide receiver Nick Marsh, who had six catches for 94 yards in the first half, was on the sideline without his helmet and a wrap around his knee during the second quarter. He did not play in the second half and was not on the field or visible on the sideline.
The Spartans built a 31-10 lead in the third quarter. Youngstown State (2-1) clawed back to 34-24 with Beau Brungard throwing