Entering the game as substantial underdogs, Michigan State will look to stand firm in its system: run the ball effectively, stay safe on offense, contain on defense.But the Spartans' seventh-ranked run defense will meet its match Jake Delhomme Jersey in . The 6-3, 240-pound bulldozing runner leads an Alabama rushing attack brimming with confidence.ROAD TO PLAYOFFS: | | MORE: Itll take a blend of containment on the perimeter, aggre sivene s in run blitzing, resilience and depth to stay focused on slowingHenry. Even that may not be enough to keep the Heisman winner and Crimson Tide from advancing.Containment: Not an easy taskContainment is much easier said then done. In general, you want your front four defenders to extend at their blocks, read the runnerand adjust laterally to fill the running backs hole.But between Alabamas mauling run blockers, led by Rimington Award winner and potential top-100 draft pick center Ryan Kelly, and Henrys combination of balance and strength, containment is futile to expect on every play. Notice, in the play below, how Henry resets his initial read, takes advantage of an over-aggre sive defensive end, and takes off for a huge play on Alabamas first play vs. Auburn.Even more impre siveis Henrys patience as a zone-blocking runner, keeping his shoulders upfield and his lower half sturdy to plant and burst as he works laterally. Containing and holding ground against Henry and this zone-blocking offensive line isnt enough to slow him.The starting point in slowing Henry ispreventing him from gaining a full head of steam, especially as he slowly kicks to the outside. Against Iowa, Michigan Statenose tackle Joel Heath was able to penetrate and hold Thomas Fletcher Jersey ground just behind the line of scrimmage. Hell face one of the countrys best centers in Kelly, and his ability to stay low off the snap and hold ground at the line of scrimmage will be crucial in slowing Henry.Michigan States best defender and leaderShilique Calhounneeds to make his presence felt whenever po sible. As a pa s-rusher, he had his best game against Iowa in the Big Ten Championship Game, but played a bit too aggre sively in run defense, exposing running lanes inside and around him. But its plays like the one below staying active, containingand forcing the runner to slow and attempt to adjust that can stifle the Alabama offense on second downs and in the red zone.Aggre sivene Chuba Hubbard Jersey s in run blitzingMichigan State cant upset Alabama without being situationally aggre siveand that starts with the front seven. While the secondary has been inconsistent as it has worked through plenty of new rotational and starting players, Michigan State will gladly let Jacob Coker beat them as a pa ser.PLAYOFFS: | While Auburn didnt have much succe s against Henry, the Tigers did show that situationalrun blitzing and linebacker aggre sivene s can pay off against him. In the Brian Burns Jersey play below, the interior defensive lineman works to go under the center, taking the block and forcing Henry to cut back. The blitzing linebacker (No. 30 Tre Williams) is there to meet Henry, wrap him up, prevent the cutback big-play run, and get help from his teammates.Against Henry, the Spartans wont be able to slow him every play. Some drives, hell lead Alabama to a scoring play by himself. But for the Spartans, its more about stopping Henry on certain plays, forcing Jake Coker into difficult third-down plays, and capitalizing on Alabama turnovers and short-field punts.SCOUTING: Michigan State knows to expect a heavy dose of Henry no matter what. Hes scored a touchdown in every game this season. He D J Moore T Shirts ran the ball 90 times combined in Bama's last two gamesand has had more than 27 carries in a game six of Alabamas last seven games against FBS opponents.Alabama will run him in any situation. In the play below, Henry gets the call on a run up the gut on a third-and-5late in the game against Auburn. Henry and his offensive line deliver, thanks to a tremendous guard and tackle combo block and the decisivene s by Henry to hit the hole and finish the run for a first-downThe battle between Henry, Kellyand the Alabama offensive line against the Spartan front seven will determine which team advances to the championship game. Henry hasnt been slowed this seasonand Michigan State appears to be a worthy foe up to the task.