Thorne, Walker help No. 8 Michigan State beat Maryland 40-21
Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) is chased by Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) is chased by Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Nov. 13, 2021 06:08 PM EST
during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Nov. 13, 2021 06:12 PM EST
Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Nov. 13, 2021 08:14 PM EST
Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker reacts after a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker reacts after a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Nov. 13, 2021 06:06 PM EST
Maryland head coach Mike Locksley on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Maryland head coach Mike Locksley on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Nov. 13, 2021 06:06 PM EST
Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III (9) leaps over the line for a 1-yard touchdown rush during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III (9) leaps over the line for a 1-yard touchdown rush during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Nov. 13, 2021 05:59 PM EST
Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa looks downfield during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa looks downfield during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Nov. 13, 2021 06:09 PM EST
Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker greets wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker greets wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Nov. 13, 2021 06:10 PM EST
Maryland wide receiver Rakim Jarrett (5) is chased by Michigan State linebacker Ben VanSumeren (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Maryland wide receiver Rakim Jarrett (5) is chased by Michigan State linebacker Ben VanSumeren (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Nov. 13, 2021 08:22 PM EST
Michigan State wide receiver Montorie Foster (83) is tackled by Maryland defensive back Lavonte Gater (37) in the end zone after a 52-yard reception for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State wide receiver Montorie Foster (83) is tackled by Maryland defensive back Lavonte Gater (37) in the end zone after a 52-yard reception for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Nov. 13, 2021 06:14 PM EST