Poor start dooms IU in 35-21 loss to Michigan State
(World News USA)

For a few forgiving moments late in regulation, after much of the announced crowd of 45,445 at Memorial Stadium had said goodnight, Indiana´s Big Ten opener felt much closer than it ever truly was. A pair of field goals sandwiched around a 65-yard touchdown reception from Whop Philyor brought the Hoosiers within a touchdown with three minutes remaining, final hope on a night when such optimism was fleeting. But a bad read by IU´s defense allowed Michigan State receiver Jalen Nailor to run 75 yards untouched for the score and seal a 35-21 victory for the No. 24 Spartans. In the end zone, safety Jonathan Crawford´s eyes seemed fixed to the turf, a frustrating night over in one final, fitting...