Michigan State players, including, from left to right, Kevin Jarvis, Cody Waddell, Brandon Wright and Connor Heyward, enter Spartan Stadium before an NCAA college football game against Western Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe looks to throw a pass against Michigan State during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Kenneth Walker III, right, runs for a touchdown against Western Kentucky's Miguel Edwards during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Jayden Reed, left, returns a punt for a touchdown as teammate Ben VanSumeren (13) blocks against Western Kentucky during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Kenneth Walker III, top, dives over Western Kentucky's Miguel Edwards for a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) and offensive linemen Matt Carrick, left, and Nick Samac celebrate Thorne's touchdown against Western Kentucky during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne, right, runs for a touchdown against Western Kentucky's Kaleb Oliver (20) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Jacub Panasiuk, right, sacks Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker yells during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Western Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 48-31. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker, right, congratulates Kenneth Walker III following an NCAA college football game against Western Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 48-31. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State players celebrate following an NCAA college football game against Western Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 48-31. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Western Kentucky's Jerreth Sterns, left, and Rusty Staats celebrate Sterns' touchdown reception against Michigan State during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 48-31. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Western Kentucky coach Tyson Helton watches from the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 48-31. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Western Kentucky receiver Jerreth Sterns, left, escapes from a tackle attempt by Michigan State safety Angelo Grose (15) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 48-31. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)