Aug 30, 2013; East Lansing, MI, USA; Western Michigan Broncos offensive linesman Jon Hoffing (71) prepares to snap the ball during 2nd half of a game at Spartan Stadium. MSU won 26-13. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Ladies and gentleman, college football is finally back. Michigan State opens the season Friday night on the road at Waldo Stadium against the Western Michigan Broncos at 7:00 p.m. ET.

With the departures of Jeremy Langford, Trae Waynes, Keith Mumphery and Kurtis Drummond to the NFL, there will be some new faces in key roles for the Spartans this year. Let’s take a look at five players to watch come Friday night.

5. Madre London

Who is going to replace Jeremy Langford’s production at RB now that he’s carrying the rock for the Chicago Bears? Madre London looks to be that man after emerging as the No. 1 back following strong performances in fall camp and the scrimmages.

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Michigan State did not release stats for either scrimmage, but London told reporters he scored on a 40-yard run and had another run of 70 yards in the second scrimmage. Both runs came against the No. 1 defense. Dantonio named him the starter following that standout performance.

Madre London was a highly-touted recruit coming out of high school in 2014. He was a four-star recruit and was ranked as the 175th best player in the country by Rivals.com.

London almost played as a true freshman last season, but with Jeremy Langford, Nick Hill and Delton Williams in the fold, the coaches decided it would be best for Madre to redshirt. Now London is poised to have a breakout season in his first year playing for the Spartans.

Could the 6-foot-1, 216-pound redshirt freshman be the next in line of NFL-caliber running backs at Michigan State?