Free Press sports writer Chris Solari looks ahead to Michigan State's homecoming game Saturday against Northwestern:
Fast facts
Matchup: No. 19 Michigan State (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten) vs. Northwestern (1-3, 1-1).
Kickoff: Noon, Saturday, Spartan Stadium, East Lansing.
TV/radio: Fox Sports 1, WJR-AM (760).
Line: Spartans by 10 1/2.
Injury report
MSU: Out: WR Cody White (left hand); P Jake Hartbarger (right leg); CB Tyson Smith (illness); CB Josiah Scott (left leg); Questionable: CB Josh Butler (undisclosed); RB LJ Scott (leg); FB Collin Lucas (head); RG Kevin Jarvis (right leg); WR Darrell Stewart Jr.