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Robert Bondy

MSU safety Nikai Martinez talks Spartans’ defense, previews Illinois matchup

Michigan State football will look to snap a two-game losing streak in a tough road test at Illinois on Saturday afternoon. If the Spartans are going to do so, they’ll need a strong performance from its defense.

Michigan State heads to Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon in a Big Ten matchup against Illinois. The game is scheduled to kickoff at 2:30 p.m. ET and will be televised on Fox Sports 1.

The Spartans come into the matchup with losses in five of their last six games, including a current two-game losing streak. Michigan State is 4-5 overall and will need to win two of its final three games to reach bowl eligibility this year.

Hear what Michigan State starting safety Nikai Martinez has to say about this matchup against Illinois in the video below.

This video is courtesy of SpartanMag

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