We are still over a week away from kickoff, but it sounds like Michigan State football could be down a key defensive starter for that Week 1 matchup against Western Michigan.
On Sunday, it was reported that Jack Velling could miss some time as he's been absent for some of preseason fall camp, but another key player may be out with an injury in Week 1.
Nikai Martinez, a projected starter at safety, is reportedly a "game-time decision" for the Week 1 showdown against Western Michigan already, per Jonathan Smith.
Nikai Martinez ruled as likely a gametime decision for game one next week, per Jonathan Smith.