Michigan State's Nate Carter working to pump consistency into a struggling Spartan offense

Despite the many inconsistencies, execution errors and questionable play calls on offense, the one aspect resembling a constant has been the play of redshirt sophomore running back Nathan Carter, who will enter Michigan State’s 7:30 p.m. contest at Iowa (NBC) on Saturday with 369 yards through 16 quarters of football. Inside, SpartanMag football writer Ricardo Cooney examines Carter's plusses, as well as some shortcomings he hopes to address heading into the middle portions of the season.