"A week after its monumental upset of Penn State, UCLA could get some answers about the trajectory of its season. A road game against an opponent with plenty of its own urgency should tell the Bruins whether they're on the road to redemption or merely picking up speed on a route to nowhere. Michigan State (3-2 overall, 0-2 Big Ten) needs a win as badly as UCLA (1-4, 1-1)"
"Spartans coach Jonathan Smith, the Pasadena native and Glendora High graduate whose name has been among those linked to UCLA's vacancy, might need to win this game just to help secure his future with his current team after compiling an 8-9 record almost midway through his second season. Meanwhile, the stock of UCLA interim coach Tim Skipper and offensive coordinator Jerry Neuheisel - let's dispense with the official yet insulting playcaller title, please - could reach new heights with a second consecutive victory."
UCLA arrives at Spartan Stadium off a monumental upset of Penn State and faces Michigan State in a game that could define its season trajectory. Michigan State and UCLA each have urgent needs for a win given their early records and conference positions. Jonathan Smith’s job security could hinge on this result after an 8-9 start to his tenure, while interim UCLA coach Tim Skipper and playcaller Jerry Neuheisel could see their stock rise with consecutive victories. Neuheisel produced early success after a rapid installation of a new scheme, raising questions about UCLA’s offense with a full week of prep.
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