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MSU football's No. 1 run defense starts with D-line pressure

MSU believes Central Michigan is better than its 1-3 record, and the Spartans expect a tough game when they host the Chippewas. Recorded Sept. 27. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press

EAST LANSING — Watching Raequan Williams and Mike Panasiuk interact off the field, it becomes clear why Michigan State’s defensive tackles have been so productive on it.

And why the Spartans are the nation’s No. 1 run defense after four weeks.

“Going into every weekend, every opponent, coach (Mark Dantonio), coach (Mike) Tressel, coach (Ron) Burton — all the defensive coaches …” Panasiuk says before Williams finishes his thought.