Michigan State football played its most complete game of the season in all areas against Iowa, a tough Big Ten opponent.

Michigan State fans who returned Saturday night were treated to a new-and-improved offense, which absolutely dominated a very good Iowa defense.

Here are quick takeaways and observations from the game: * That was Michigan State’s best performance of the season. The Spartans took the fight to the Hawkeyes from the jump, beat them at their own game and picked up a much-needed victory to start the season half of the schedule.