Brian Lewerke's streak of 20 consecutive starts ended last week.

The redshirt junior quarterback remained on the sideline wearing a headset (except when serving as the holder) as redshirt freshman Rocky Lombardi led Michigan State to a 23-13 win against Purdue in his first start.

Lewerke is dealing with an injured right throwing shoulder he suffered in an Oct. 13 win at Penn State and played through in a loss to Michigan the following week. The Spartans (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten) play at Maryland (5-3, 3-2) on Saturday (noon, ESPN2) and it's unclear who will start at quarterback.

Quarterbacks coach Brad Salem said Lewerke is basically on a pitch count in practice but has shown improvement.

"This was the best Tuesday of the last three weeks as far as what he did yesterday and what he's capable of doing," Salem said Wednesday afternoon of Lewerke's practice performance the day before.

* Wide receiver Cody White hasn't played since suffering a broken hand in a Sept. 29 win against Central Michigan. He was in uniform and warmed up with the team last week but wasn't on the dress list. The sophomore, who had 20 catches for 300 yards and two touchdowns in the first four games, could return against Maryland. "He'll travel with the team and we'll see what his availability is like," Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio said Tuesday. "Probably depends on his week in practice."

* Cornerback Josiah Scott hasn't played this season after suffering a meniscus injury early in fall camp. He dressed for the first time this year against Purdue and sat out the first half to serve a suspension for being ejected for targeting in a Holiday Bowl win against Washington State last year. Dantonio on Sunday said he expected Scott to play against Maryland but would need to work his way back into shape. Michigan State could play Scott just four games this season (there are four remaining and a potential bowl game) and take advantage of a new NCAA rule that will allow him to still take a redshirt for the year.

* Receivers Laress Nelson and C.J. Hayes missed each of the last two games and it's unclear if they will play this week.

* Receiver Cam Chambers has played through an injured right thumb suffered at Penn State and, following the win against Purdue, Dantonio said he thought the redshirt sophomore would have his cast removed soon.

* Center Matt Allen didn't dress against Purdue and Dantonio said he will not travel with the team to Maryland. The redshirt sophomore was injured against Michigan and wearing a walking boot on his left leg while on the sideline last week.

* Right tackle Jordan Reid suffered an apparent leg injury late against Purdue, didn't return to the game and Dantonio declined to address his status moving forward. Reid is the only Michigan State offensive lineman who has started all eight games at the same spot.

* Guard David Beedle missed the last three games after being injured in a loss to Northwestern. At that time, Dantonio said he expected the fifth-year senior to be out about a month.

* Guard Kevin Jarvis didn't play against Purdue as he sat out for the fourth time in the last five games. He suffered an apparent right leg injury during a Sept. 22 win at Indiana.

* Fullback Collin Lucas didn't dress against Purdue to miss his third game of the season.

* Cornerback Josh Butler has missed three straight games due to an undisclosed injury but dressed each week.

* Punter Tyler Hunt is out for the season after suffering a torn ACL in practice last week.

* Punter Jake Hartbarger is expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering a right leg injury in a Sept. 8 loss at Arizona State.

* Receiver Felton Davis had his college career ended early due to a torn Achilles tendon suffered against Michigan. The senior, who leads the Spartans with 31 catches for 474 yards and four touchdowns, had surgery last week.

* Defensive tackle Mufi Hill-Hunt dressed for each of the last five games but hasn't played this season. He suffered an ACL and MCL injury during a loss to Ohio State last November.

* Tight end Noah Davis has not played this season. He announced via Twitter in April he had surgery.

* Cornerback Tyson Smith is out for the season and his career is likely over due to medical issues, it was announced early in fall camp. He suffered a stroke shortly after the end of the 2016 season but returned to play all 13 games last year. Smith, a senior, remains with the team as a student assistant coach.