Michigan State 42, Youngstown State 14

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Payton Thorne threw for four touchdowns, including two long strikes to Jayden Reed, and ran for another score as Michigan State rolled to a victory over Youngstown State on Saturday.

Thorne connected with Reed on Michigan State’s first play from scrimmage, the second straight game in which the Spartans scored from 75-yards out on its opening play.

They also combined on an 85-yard score during the second quarter. Thorne completed 15-of-21 passes for 280 yards.