The stars would have to align for Michigan State to beat Ohio State football on Saturday. However, Ryan Day's Ohio State squad can't underestimate the healing Spartans.

Michigan State has a key player returning, via ESPN's Pete Thamel.

“Sources: Michigan State starting WR Jaron Glover will return Saturday night against Ohio State after missing two games with an undisclosed injury. Star freshman Nick Marsh is a gametime decision, as he missed the Boston College game last week,” Thamel reported.

Glover totaled six catches for 84 yards, including a 34-yard touchdown in the 27-24 road victory over Maryland in Week 2. The third-year receiver is projected to be a big part of Michigan State's offense for the first time in his career.

Marsh had an even better performance against the Terrapins, recording eight receptions for 194 yards and a score. Having both players on the field at once will help the Spartans stretch the field against third-ranked Ohio State.

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Although Glover and possibly Marsh will be available to bolster the Spartans' speed on the perimeter, they could have issues in the trenches, via Thamel.

“Sources: Ohio State star defensive tackle Tyleik Williams will be available at Michigan State on Saturday night. He missed the game against Marshall with an undisclosed injury,” Thamel said.

Williams has nine tackles and 1.5 sacks in two games this year. Spartans quarterback Aidan Chiles, whose seven interceptions are tied for second-most in the FBS, may have to get the ball out quickly to avoid trouble.

While Michigan State is a defensive team, it'll be hard-pressed to stop an Ohio State offense averaging 52.3 points per game, one of only five schools in the FBS averaging 50-plus. Chiles will have to take care of the ball to give his team even a small chance, which he's had trouble doing this season.