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Michigan State Football: 5 players who must step up vs. Indiana in Week 5

By Stephen Robb

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)
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) /
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EVANSTON, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 21: Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans looks to pass to Elijah Collins #24 as Joe Gaziano #97 of the Northwestern Wildcats rushes at Ryan Field on September 21, 2019 in Evanston, Illinois. Michigan State defeated Northwestern 31-10. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
EVANSTON, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 21: Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans looks to pass to Elijah Collins #24 as Joe Gaziano #97 of the Northwestern Wildcats rushes at Ryan Field on September 21, 2019 in Evanston, Illinois. Michigan State defeated Northwestern 31-10. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

1. Brian Lewerke

Senior quarterback Brian Lewerke has been solid and is having a good year statistically. However, it’s blatantly obvious after last week’s no-huddle drive to close the first half that Lewerke appears more comfortable going fast. The commentator made this point about how in a two-minute offense you don’t have to think. This was an issue last season for him.

Lewerke looked great against Western Michigan and it was in part due to how fast the MSU offense moved. However, against ASU, the offense was slower and sluggish because there was little to no tempo. Brad Salem has to help Lewerke out by letting him go fast. Lewerke knows the offense and if allowed he can really shine in it.

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The Spartans should win this game, however, it could be a trap game if Indiana is allowed to stick around for too long.

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