Michigan State Football: Who must step up vs. Northwestern in Week 9?

Michigan State Football: 5 Spartans who need to step up vs. Northwestern in Week 9

EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 21: Wide receiver Cody White #7 of the Michigan State Spartans makes a 16-yard reception for a first down during a drive for the Spartans first touchdown against the Indiana Hoosiers during the fourth quarter at Spartan Stadium on October 21, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) /

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Northwestern is stout against the run and Michigan State loves to run the ball. Something has got to give. It will take more than 2-yard gains for the Spartans to get a win.

David Beedle came back last week and looked healthy and great. They will need him along this line to help open holes for the running backs. LJ Scott ran well against Indiana, however, there were not many lanes until the fourth quarter.

This is a young line, but it has impressed me thus far. It will be excellent for years to come. However, if Michigan State is going to win in November, it starts on Saturday.

The Spartans are going to have to be tougher than the Pat Fitzgerald-led Wildcats. If this line can step up, Michigan State will enter not only the race for the East division but also for the Big Ten Championship, and more.

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