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EVANSTON, IL - OCTOBER 28: Members of the Michigan State Spartans walk off of the field after a loss to the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on October 28, 2017 in Evanston, Illinois. Northwestern defeated Michigan State 39-31 in triple overtime.(Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 07: Gerald Holmes #24 of the Michigan State Spartans runs for a first down during the second quarter of the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan State defeated Michigan 14-10.(Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

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EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 21: Wide receiver Felton Davis III #18 of the Michigan State Spartans is pursued by linebacker Dameon Willis Jr. #43 of the Indiana Hoosiers on a 16-yard run for a first down during the fourth quarter at Spartan Stadium on October 21, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State defeated Indiana 17-9. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 14: Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans hands off the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the game on October 14, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Spartans defeated the Gophers 30-27. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

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EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 15: Runningback LJ Scott #3 of the Michigan State Spartans is upended by cornerback Montre Hartage #24 of the Northwestern Wildcats as safety Godwin Igwebuike #16 of the Northwestern Wildcats enters the play during the first half at Spartan Stadium on October 15, 2016 in East Lansing, Michigan. Northwestern defeated Michigan State 54-40. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

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EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 21: Running back LJ Scott #3 of the Michigan State Spartans avoids linebacker Chris Covington #4 of the Indiana Hoosiers carrying the ball during the first half at Spartan Stadium on October 21, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Staff score predictions 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)

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

EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 21: Wide receiver Hunter Rison #5 of the Michigan State Spartans is pursued by defensive back Tony Fields #19 of the Indiana Hoosiers during the second half at Spartan Stadium on October 21, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State defeated Indiana 17-9. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 5 breakout candidates vs. Northwestern in Week 9

EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 15: Justin Layne #39 of the Michigan State Spartans returns an interception for a touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Spartan Stadium on October 15, 2016 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Preview, prediction vs. Northwestern in Week 9

EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 21: Quarterback Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans passes the ball against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half at Spartan Stadium on October 21, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

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EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 21: Running back LJ Scott #3 of the Michigan State Spartans high-steps into the end zone to score against the Indiana Hoosiers on an 18-yard run during the fourth quarter at Spartan Stadium on October 21, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State defeated Indiana 17-9. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Report card for win over Indiana in Week 8

EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 21: Wide receiver Cody White #7 of the Michigan State Spartans carries the ball against defensive back Chase Dutra #30 of the Indiana Hoosiers during the second half at Spartan Stadium on October 21, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State defeated Indiana 17-9. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 5 takeaways from win over Indiana in Week 8

EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 21: Defensive end Jacub Panasiuk #96 of the Michigan State Spartans is congratulated by his brother, defensive tackle Mike Panasiuk #72 of the Michigan State Spartans, after sacking quarterback Peyton Ramsey of the Indiana Hoosiers for a 4-yard loss during the first quarter at Spartan Stadium on October 21, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State defeated Indiana 17-9. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

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ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 07: Tyriq Thompson #17 of the Michigan State Spartans leads the team onto the field prior to the start of the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

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ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 07: Madre London #28 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates after scoring during the second quarter of the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 5 bold predictions vs. Indiana in Week 8

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 14: LJ Scott #3 of the Michigan State Spartans carries the ball against Adekunle Ayinde #4 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the game on October 14, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Spartans defeated the Gophers 30-27. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

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BLOOMINGTON, IN - OCTOBER 1: Madre London #28 of the Michigan State Spartans runs the ball against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium on October 1, 2016 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Score predictions vs. Indiana in Week 8

ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 07: Chris Frey #23 of Michigan State Spartans celebrate with his teammates a win over Michigan Wolverines with the Paul Banyun trophy at Michigan Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan State defeated Michigan 14-10. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 5 overreactions from first half of 2017 season

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 14: Nate Wozniak #80 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers tackles Khari Willis #27 of the Michigan State Spartans after an interception as head coach P.J. Fleck of the Minnesota Golden Gophers looks on during the second quarter of the game on October 14, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 5 takeaways from first half of 2017 season

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 14: LJ Scott #3 of the Michigan State Spartans carries the ball against Adekunle Ayinde #4 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the game on October 14, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Spartans defeated the Gophers 30-27. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 5 players who need to step up vs. Indiana in Week 8

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 14: Kenny Willekes #48 of the Michigan State Spartans recovers a fumble as quarterback Conor Rhoda #15 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers tackles him during the first quarter of the game on October 14, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Report card for first half of 2017 season

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 14: Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans hands off the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the game on October 14, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Spartans defeated the Gophers 30-27. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Preview, prediction vs. Indiana in Week 8

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 14: Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans fumbles the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on October 14, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 5 overreactions from Minnesota win in Week 7

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 14: Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans carries the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the third quarter of the game on October 14, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Spartans defeated the Gophers 30-27. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 5 takeaways from Week 7 win over Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 14: Madre London #28 of the Michigan State Spartans carries the ball against Yale Van Dyne #87 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the third quarter of the game on October 14, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Spartans defeated the Gophers 30-27. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

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