TOC Staff Picks: Michigan State vs. Northwestern

Nick King/Lansing State Journal via Imagn Content Services, LLCThe second year of the Mel Tucker era will get underway Friday night in Evanston, as Michigan State takes on Northwestern.

The Spartans brought in double digit transfers, while seeing a similar number exit the program. The new look Spartans have yet to announce a quarterback and several transfers could play key roles.

MSU knocked off the Wildcats 29-20 last year and enters the game as a slight underdog. Here is what TOC staff writers have to say about the game:

Ryan O’Blenes

Michigan State 24, Northwestern 21

This is an interesting matchup because both teams have rosters that look incredibly different compared to last year. Nobody…