Michigan State vs. Michigan: Five most important Spartan players

Michigan State and Michigan face off yet again this weekend. Here are the five most important Spartan players in this interstate game.

Noah Harvey

As you know, MSU linebacker Joe Bachie is suspended for the rest of the season after failing a performance enhancing drug test. As a result, sophomore Noah Harvey played heavy minutes against Illinois this past Saturday and he certainly did not disappoint. Harvey was all over the field and lead MSU with 9 total tackles and rolled up 2.5 sacks. Without Bachie MSU is missing an important locker room leader and a strong presence on the field. Harvey has to fill at least one of these roles for the Spartans to beat Michigan.