While Pro Football Focus' grading metrics isn't an exact science, it gives fans a better look at who is excelling on the field outside of things on what a box score would typically show.
As for Michigan State, a 3-4 record doesn't look great on the standings but the Spartans have a handful of players that are playing standout football that will require Michigan's full attention on Saturday.
Below, we take a look at the highest-graded players for the Spartans on each side of the ball.
Offense
Jarrett Horst, OL
Offense: 81.8
Pass Block: 72.5
Run Block: 88.6
J.D. Duplain, OL
Offense: 78.8
Pass Block: 81.5
Run Block: 80.0
Keon Coleman, WR
Offense: 70.6
Passing game: 70.5
Pass Block: 49.9
Run Block: 71.8
Defense
Jacoby Windmon, DL/LB
Offensive grade: 89.8
Rush defense: 79.1
Tackling: 75.0
Pass Rush: 76.9
Coverage 93.1
Kendell Brooks, CB
Offensive grade: 73.9
Rush defense: 74.0
Tackling: 75.7
Pass Rush: 59.7
Coverage: 72.3
Simeon Barrow, DL
Offensive grade: 70.2
Rush defense: 68.2
Tackling: 63.3
Pass Rush: 67.2
Coverage: 60.0
