Michigan State Spartans Offensive Players to Watch vs. No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes

Noah Kim is set to gain some much-needed confidence against Ohio State, while Tre Mosley's height makes him competitive against the Buckeyes secondary.

The Michigan State Spartans prepare for their biggest challenge of the season this Saturday against the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes.

Despite their unassuming 3-6 record, the Spartans offense boasts some serious talent at a variety of positions. Here are some names to watch for this weekend against the Buckeyes.

1. Noah Kim, Quarterback

Kim was the winner of a three-man race for the starting quarterback position over the offseason, a role for which he has proven to be the correct choice. The junior signal-caller has completed over 55 percent of his 160 pass attempts and has six touchdowns through the air.

The concerns for Kim revolve around his six interceptions, which give him a 1:1 ratio of touchdowns to picks. Kim will build more confidence as he receives more reps and experience behind center, and Saturday against the Buckeyes will be one tough way to get it.

2. Nathan Carter, Running Back

Carter has been the backbone of the Spartans' offense with the most individual touchdowns from a non-quarterback. The four scores from Carter include three in the second weekend of the season against the Richmond Spiders.

With the only other of Carter's scores having come in the opener against the Central Michigan Chippewas, that also means the Rochester, New York native has not crossed the goal line for seven games. Taking a run into the endzone against Ohio State would be a pretty cool way for Carter to get his first Big Ten touchdown of the season.

3. Tre Mosley, Wide Receiver

Mosley is not the team leader in receiving yards (behind only Montorie Foster Jr.), but he does have the same number of touchdowns with two. Where Mosley does have an advantage over Foster is height, as he is two inches taller than his fellow receiver.

At 6-foot-2, Mosley is as tall or taller than many of Ohio State's defensive backs. How much of an edge this will give him against the Buckeyes' defensive secondary, remains to be seen.