Spartans to play without 8 starters vs. Northwestern

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Spartans to play without 8 starters vs. Northwestern

EAST LANSING — Michigan State will be down at least 14 players against Northwestern, according to its preliminary availability report released Oct. 14. That list includes its top three linebackers, its starting left tackle and its top four cornerbacks.

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