Michigan State Football: 5 Spartans who need to step up vs. Indiana

Michigan State Football: 5 players who need to step up vs. Indiana in Week 8

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 14: LJ Scott #3 of the Michigan State Spartans carries the ball against Adekunle Ayinde #4 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the game on October 14, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Spartans defeated the Gophers 30-27. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

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ANN ARBOR, MI – OCTOBER 07: Joe Bachie #35 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates with his team after intercepting the ball during the third quarter of the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan State defeated Michigan 14-10. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

I picked the entire defensive line because they were unable to contain Minnesota’s backup quarterback. He burned them when he got out of the pocket.

The Spartans now face Indiana’s Redshirt Freshman quarterback Peyton Ramsey proved that he can play against Michigan. He took some tough hits from Michigan and was able to hang in there and led his Hoosiers to tie up a talented defense.

Michigan State must contain Ramsey or he will expose the Spartan defense. They will need to keep their lanes and make Ramsey beat them through the air while still applying the pressure.

If Ramsey gets enough time he will throw it up for Simmie Cobbs Jr for either a pass interference or a huge gain. The front four are critical for the Spartans success on Saturday and they must step up.

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