Michigan State powered past Youngstown State 41-24 with a balanced rushing attack that produced four touchdowns from four different ball carriers. The Spartans built a commanding 31-10 lead in the third quarter after Aidan Chiles connected with Michael Masunas for a 28-yard touchdown strike. Despite a valiant effort from the Penguins' Beau Brungard, who threw two second-half touchdown passes, Elijah Tau-Tolliver's 22-yard scoring run with 1:48 remaining sealed the victory for the Spartans.