Boise State quarterback Joe Southwick rolls out during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Le'Veon Bell (24) and Bennie Fowler (13) celebrate Bell's first-quarter touchdown against Boise State in an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Boise State quarterback Joe Southwick (16) throws a pass for a 40-yard gain during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Boise State's Matt Miller (2) catches a pass for a 40-yard reception against Michigan State's Johnny Adams (5) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio walks the sideline during a timeout against Boise State in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Le'Veon Bell, right, rushes against Boise State's Jeremy Ioane (10) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Le'Veon Bell (24) celebrates with teammates Keith Mumphrey (25) and Jack Allen (66) after scoring the game-winning touchdown against Boise State during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. At right is Boise State's Ricky Tjong-A-Tjoe (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell looks for a receiver during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Boise State, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 17-13. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State players celebrate their 17-13 win over Boise State in an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Le'Veon Bell (24) gets past Boise State's Jerell Gavins (5) to score the game-winning touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Also seen is Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell (10). Michigan State won 17-13. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Boise State's Mat Miller (2) is brought down by Michigan State's Johnny Adams as Michigan State's Isaiah Lewis, top, leaps over during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 17-13. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Boise State coach Chris Petersen walks the sideline during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 17-13. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2012, file photo, Michigan State's Le'Veon Bell (24) gets past Boise State's Jerell Gavins (5) to score the game-winning touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in East Lansing, Mich. Bell figured to have a bigger role this season in Michigan State's backfield, but his opening game last week against Boise State was a head turner. Bell had 44 carries for 210 yards in perhaps the best offensive performance by any player in the country.(AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)

Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell warms up prior to an NCAA college football game against Boise State, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 17-13. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell (10) signals during an NCAA college football game against Boise State, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 17-13. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell warms up prior to an NCAA college football game against Boise State, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 17-13. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell warms up prior to an NCAA college football game against Boise State, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 17-13. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell warms up prior to an NCAA college football game against Boise State, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 17-13. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell warms up prior to an NCAA college football game against Boise State, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 17-13. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2012, file photo, Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell looks for a receiver during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Boise State in East Lansing, Mich. Maxwell has been waiting a long time to start in a game like this, Saturday night in prime time against Notre Dame, and former Spartans QB Kirk Cousins is confident his replacement is ready for the challenge.(AP Photo/Al Goldis, File0

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio is shown following an NCAA college football game against Boise State, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 17-13. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Boise State coach Chris Petersen is shown on the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 17-13. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State running back Le'Veon Bell is interviewed following an NCAA college football game against Boise State, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 17-13. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio is shown following an NCAA college football game against Boise State, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 17-13. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell (10) greets his starting center, Travis Jackson, prior to an NCAA college football game against Boise State, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 17-13. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State running back Le'Veon Bell (24) celebrates his game-winning touchdown against Boise State during an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 17-13. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell warms up prior to an NCAA college football game against Boise State, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 17-13. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell (10) is shown under center during an NCAA college football game against Boise State, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 17-13. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State running back Le'Veon Bell is interviewed following an NCAA college football game against Boise State, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 17-13. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)