There is good news for the 517 registered Michigan State alums living in Thailand. As someone who lives in the Central time zone, I can tell you that the 11 a.m. college football kickoff is absolutely perfect. That’s when they’ll get MSU-USC in Bangkok — throw some moo ping on the grill and let the Mekhong flow!

The Michigan State Spartans are 3-0 heading into a crucial road matchup vs. the USC Trojans next Saturday.  MSU fans will want to put an extra pot of coffee on

Smith said offensive guard Luka Vincic and kick returner Alante Brown are both out “long term,” and in the case of Vincic more than likely the rest of the season. Star wide receiver Nick Marsh and starting running back Makhi Frazier will return at some point this season.

Michigan State hasn’t faced USC since a 17-16 win in the John Hancock Bowl to close the 1990 season but they’re now part of the same conference. The Spartans last faced the Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in a 1978 loss and the all-time series is tied at 4-4.

On Monday, Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith provided an injury update on Marsh, Frazier and a few other key Spartans during his weekly press conference. Here's the latest notable injury updates on the Spartans, per a post on social media from Chris Solari of The Detroit Free Press

After losing to Oklahoma in Week 2, pundits across college football might not think too highly of Michigan football, but the Wolverines bounced back with a 63-3 win over Central Michigan. And as a result, the advanced analytics are huge on the maize and blue.

Michigan State was a betting favorite in all three of its nonconference games to start the season. The Spartans won all three but didn’t cover the spread in any and will now be a double-digit underdog in their Big Ten opener.

Star sophomore wide receiver Nick Marsh was seen on the sideline without his helmet and a wrap around his right knee during the second quarter. The Spartans got the ball to start the second half and Marsh was not on the field or visible on the sideline.