Nailor catches 3 TDs, No. 11 Michigan State tops Rutgers
Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne throws a touchdown pass against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne throws a touchdown pass against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Oct. 09, 2021 01:44 PM EDT
Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) passes under pressure from Rutgers linebacker Olakunle Fatukasi (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) passes under pressure from Rutgers linebacker Olakunle Fatukasi (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Oct. 09, 2021 01:50 PM EDT
Michigan State wide receiver Jalen Nailor (8) is forced out of bounds by Rutgers defensive back Tre Avery during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Michigan State wide receiver Jalen Nailor (8) is forced out of bounds by Rutgers defensive back Tre Avery during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Oct. 09, 2021 01:46 PM EDT
Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) celebrates a touchdown with Luke Campbell (62) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) celebrates a touchdown with Luke Campbell (62) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Oct. 09, 2021 01:47 PM EDT
Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral looks to pass against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral looks to pass against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Oct. 09, 2021 01:47 PM EDT
Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan State won 31-13. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan State won 31-13. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Oct. 09, 2021 03:50 PM EDT
Michigan State wide receiver Jalen Nailor scores a touchdown on a pass play against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan State won 31-13. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Michigan State wide receiver Jalen Nailor scores a touchdown on a pass play against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan State won 31-13. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Oct. 09, 2021 03:48 PM EDT
Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan State won 31-13. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan State won 31-13. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Oct. 09, 2021 03:40 PM EDT
Michigan State wide receiver Jalen Nailor (8) beats Rutgers defensive back Patrice Rene (24) to make a catch for a 65-yard touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)

Michigan State wide receiver Jalen Nailor (8) beats Rutgers defensive back Patrice Rene (24) to make a catch for a 65-yard touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)

Oct. 09, 2021 02:04 PM EDT
Rutgers wide receiver Aron Cruickshank scores a touchdown against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Rutgers wide receiver Aron Cruickshank scores a touchdown against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Oct. 09, 2021 01:51 PM EDT