GAME BREAKDOWN
KEY MATCHUP: Hoosiers freshman running back Stevie Scott has 388 yards in three games but Indiana will get a tough challenge from Michigan State’s defensive front. The Spartans are No. 1 nationally in rushing defense, allowing just 34.5 yards per game.
DRAFT SLANT
–S Jonathan Crawford, on the Senior Bowl watch list, made his 41st career start against Ball State, starting every game in his career. He has 15 tackles, including nine solos, a sack, two tackles for a loss, an interception and forced fumble in the first three games.
ROSTER REPORT
–DE Galvin Everett was held out of the Ball State game as a game-time decision for an undisclosed injury. He could play against Michigan State.
–WR Nick Westbrook, who suffered an ACL injury on the opening kickoff of the season-opening game against Ohio State, has nine receptions for 84 yards and one TD.
–RB/CB Reese Taylor, a true freshman, has rushed for 42 yards on nine carries and has six catches for 37 yards. He has two tackles on defense.
–DT Jacob Robinson, a senior and veteran presence on the defensive line, has two solos and three assists.
–OL MacKenzie Nworah will be sidelined again this Saturday with an undisclosed injury. Allen said he is progressing well and should return.
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