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    Michigan Expected To Be Without Its Best Player Against Spartans

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    Michigan State had a huge advantage heading into the rivalry game with Michigan.

    Michigan is expected to be without star cornerback Will Johnson, one of the top cornerbacks in the country who is expected to be a first-round pick in next year’s NFL Draft, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

    Johnson is dealing with a lower-body injury he suffered in the Wolverines’ loss against Illinois last week.

    The third-year cornerback has 14 total tackles in six games this season, including one tackle for loss, three passes defensed and two pick-sixes. He leads the nation in yards returned from interceptions with 128.

    johnson He was key to the Wolverines’ national championship run last year, making 27 tackles, one for loss, four passes defensed and four interceptions; One of them returned to the field in 12 matches played.

    This blow to the Wolverines is huge for the Spartans, who entered Ann Arbor as the underdogs.

    Michigan continues to endure turmoil in the year following its national championship; They are 4-3 and currently on a two-game losing streak.

    The Wolverines’ pass defense is struggling, and this loss to the secondary won’t help as the Spartans, who put up 256 passing yards against Iowa last week, are starting to find their stride through the air.

    This will be critical for Michigan State on Saturday, as yards on the ground may be difficult to come by against a Michigan team that is ranked in the top 10 in the country in run defense.

    Saturday’s game at Michigan Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m.

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    Harry
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