Why Northwestern will/won’t beat Michigan State

Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports Why Northwestern will beat Michigan State

The Wildcats win in the trenches

Success oftentimes starts in the trenches, and the ‘Cats seem to have the advantage in that area. Although the rest of the roster is filled with question marks, the blend of talent, potential and experience on Northwestern’s offensive and defensive lines should culminate to form two of the team’s strongest units.

The offensive line will be bookended by two returning starters, with superstar left tackle Peter Skoronski protecting Hunter Johnson’s blindside and former starting guard Ethan Wiederkehr starting at right tackle this season. Meanwhie, the interior of the o-line will be anchored by…