Patterson posted 18 carries for 62 yards and caught 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 31-3 loss against Wisconsin.
Analysis:On a day in which the Spartans accounted for just 235 total yards and were held to three points, Patterson provided a season-high 62 yards on the ground. The 5-foot-10 senior was held out of the end zone on the day, but he outpaced fellow running back Marvin Parrish 18-11 in terms of rushing attempts, indicating that Patterson should be in control of the top spot in the Michigan State backfield for now. He will hope to find his way back into the end zone when the Spartans host Illinois on Saturday.
