© Provided by Buckeyes Now on FanNation Michigan State’s rush defense is concerning, but their pass defense appears vulnerable. Here’s our weekly scouting report on the Michigan State defense as Ohio State prepares to play a team that has it’s eyes firmly set on upsetting the Buckeyes, winning a Big Ten title and going to the College Football Playoff. Michigan State Defensive Scouting Report Defensive Coordinator: Scottie Hazelton, 2nd Season Key Players: DE Jacob Panasiuk, S Xavier Henderson, DT Jacob Slade, DE Jeff Pietrowski, LB Quavaris Crouch, C Ronald Williams, C Chester Kimbrough Defensive Stats Average Total Points Allowed Per Game: 22.5 Average Total Yards Allowed Per Game: 444.2 Average Rushing Yards Allowed Per Game: 115.2 Average Passing Yards Allowed Per Game: 329 What to Look For The most glaring area that has troubled the Spartan defensive all year has been their pass defense. They are last in the FBS…
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