PlayerRep said:
MSU's linebackers are the best in the conference and the deepest. MSU is now playing 6 linebacers. Owens and Moeakeola would start for virtually any I-A team in the country. Moeakeola is turning into an outstanding linebacker, and one of the better middle backers to play for MSU. He was always good, but he has come on strong this year. Owens is a monster, and will play in the NFL. MSU's d-line is the best in the conference, in my view. MSU is playing 8-deep there.
FIFY....
Both teams have very good/deep front 7's (UM may be slightly better at LB and MSU might be slightly better on DL but both are very close). MSU has a MUCH better secondary and QB. UM is stronger at OL. RB's, WR's, and Special teams are probably a wash.
Also, I think Minter has been healthy for exactly 1 game this year (UND). I think his health could be a big factor in determining the UM/MSU outcome.