Michigan State Football: Top 5 X-factors vs. Utah State in Week 1

SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 28: Cody White #7 of the Michigan State Spartans looks on after scoring on a pass play against the Washington State Cougars during the second half of the SDCCU Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium on December 28, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

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EAST LANSING, MI – NOVEMBER 04: DaeSean Hamilton #5 of the Penn State Nittany Lions is tackled by Khari Willis #27 of the Michigan State Spartans during the first half at Spartan Stadium on November 4, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Senior safety Khari Willis has inspired many with his community service and speech during the Big Ten Media Days. However, it has been his presence on the field and in the locker room that he contributed to him being one of the three captains.

Willis played as a true freshman and flashed glimpses of elite talent. Now as a battle-tested senior, he leads a Spartan secondary looking to recapture the magic of the ‘No Fly Zone.’

Willis will have a great game and will be a major reason the Spartans will be able to shut down the Aggies’ running game. Utah State quarterback Jordan Love has some game experience under his belt, but he has yet to play a full season. The Spartan secondary will take advantage. My prediction is that Willis will get an interception.

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