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Michigan State notes: Injured players expected back and an attitude adjustment

From the offensive line to the backfield to wide receiver to the defensive line and the secondary.

Michigan State had injury concerns before the season began and they continue to mount. Now four games into the year, the No. 20 Spartans (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten) have dealt with key players missing on both sides of the ball with the rest of conference play starting when they host Northwestern (1-3, 1-1) on Saturday (noon, FS1) for homecoming.

"It would be easier not having to deal with that," Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio said on a Sunday night teleconference, "but I've never gone and made excuses.