Michigan State Football: 5 X-factors vs. Arizona State in Week 2

SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 28: Nnamdi Oguayo #30 of the Washington State Cougars pressures Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans from the pocket 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 – AUGUST 31: Cody White #7 of the Michigan State Spartans catches a first half touchdown while playing the Utah State Aggies at Spartan Stadium on August 31, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

4. Cody White

Last week, I had Cody White as one of my x-factors and I believe he will be a difference-maker again. He would have caught two touchdowns, but one came back due to penalty. He was able to create separation and against this five defensive back look of Arizona State, the Spartans will need him to have another gem of a game.

White is not a burner, though he is fast — maybe more quick than fast. However, he runs excellent routes and in doing so creates separation. He has the length at 6-foot-3 and leaping ability for Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke to through it up to him to make a play.

The Spartans will need him to make a lot of plays late Saturday night.

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