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Michigan State's new Nick Sheridan spread offense opened against Toledo with no turnovers or pre-snap penalties, only two offensive penalties and more than 43 minutes of possession, giving the new staff an encouraging operational baseline.

Michigan State averaged only 4.8 yards per play and attempted six field goals in 11 possessions, making five; sustained drives produced points but too few touchdowns, allowing Toledo to remain competitive despite just three scoring drives.

Both Michigan State offensive penalties were committed by linemen in Toledo territory and preceded field-goal finishes, while quarterback Alessio Milivojevic cited occasional assignment, throw and timing errors as reasons drives stalled.

Sheridan made finishing drives and generating more explosive gains explicit practice priorities this week, acknowledging the difficulty of repeatedly driving the field without chunk plays and some play calls he would change.