1. Kirk Cousins vs. 16. Keshawn Martin

The namesake of the region, nobody represented Michigan State football better than Kirk Cousins. A three-year captain, Cousins was the epitome of a leader. He said the right things. He worked his tail off. He competed. And he won a lot. Cousins led Michigan State from a “meh” program to one on the precipice of greatness. The Connor Cook era simply does not happen without Kirk Cousins. Cousins left MSU with a bunch of record under his belt, a Big Ten title and an additional appearance in the Big Ten Title game. He was beloved and someone Spartans fans never had to worry about (unless Rob Parker was reporting on him). Go to an MSU football game and you’ll see a boatload of No. 8 jerseys and for good reason. Add in what he has done at the NFL and you’ve got yourself a No. 1 seed.

Next is one of Cousins’ favorite targets–Keshawn Martin. Martin was an explosive playmaker during a time when MSU didn’t have many players like him. To this day his ability in the return game has yet to be replicated. Every year there is hope that somebody can be the next Keshawn Martin. He was a really good player and played a huge role on some really great teams.

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