Nick Sheridan knows Michigan State football chances vs U-M determined on ground
EAST LANSING – Nick Sheridan knows how Michigan State football fans feel about Michigan because he once was one of them. He also knows how Wolverines feel about the Spartans , because he once was one of them, too. Now MSU’s offensive coordinator, Sheridan also knows the long history of the rivalry winner is typically the team that rushes for the most yards. What he doesn’t know – or at least isn’t discussing publicly – is who he might have left to run the ball. COACH SPEAK: Pat Fitzgerald 'crystal clear' on what Michigan rivalry means at MSU “It’s important in every game to win at the line of scrimmage and establish the run,” Sheridan said after practice Tuesday, Nov. 3. “And certainly historically speaking, in this game, it certainly has showed up that the team that wins the rushing battle exponentially helps their chances to win. … “That’ll be important for us to find ways to efficiently run the ball and stay ahead of the chains.” Already, going into the kickoff at Michigan Stadium on Saturday (7:30 p.m., Peacock), the Spartans (2-6, 0-5 Big Ten) have lost their top three running backs to injuries over the past month amidst
