Michigan State Football: 5 bold predictions for Purdue matchup in Week 9

EAST LANSING, MI - SEPTEMBER 29: Raequan Williams #99 of the Michigan State Spartans prepares for a second half play while playing the Central Michigan Chippewas at Spartan Stadium on September 29, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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TEMPE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 08: Running back LJ Scott #3 of the Michigan State Spartans is tackled after a reception against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the first half of the college football game at Sun Devil Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

2. LJ Scott will have his best game of the year

Without Brian Lewerke under center, the Spartans must turn to the run game and with that, LJ Scott must take the reins and do big things.

The senior running back has returned to the starting lineup and he admitted this past week that he’s finally ‘100 percent’ healthy and ready to contribute. A healthy Scott is a bigger boost to the run game than people give him credit for because he has both the talent and experience to put up impressive numbers and lead the offense.

Let’s face it, Rocky Lombardi is going to feel a world of pressure on his shoulders heading into this one and Scott will take the load off with 20-plus carries for the first time since Week 1 against Utah State and he’ll capitalize on the increased workload.

Not only will he be an integral member of the aerial attack, catching three or four passes out of the backfield on check-downs, he’ll rush for over 100 yards for the first time since the Holiday Bowl.

We are going to see what a healthy Scott can bring to the table.

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