... the Spartans. Aided by the emotional return of coach Mark Dantonio, Michigan State defeated rival Michigan 34-17. Now 6-0, MSU has jumped up the rankings, coming in at number thirteen in the most recent poll. 

This is not an Illinois team to be taken lightly. The Fighting Illini sport 3-2 record but don't be fooled -- those losses both came at the hands of ranked teams (at Missouri, Ohio State).

While Kirk Cousins has looked deadly accurate, running back Edwin Baker has looked equally impressive. The 5'9" sophomore has totalled 683 yards on the season and is averaging seven yards per carry, making Michigan State one of the more well-rounded offenses in college football.

Illinois is led by running back Mike LeShoure who average...

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