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Michigan State Football: 5 players who’ll break out vs. Notre Dame

By Connor Muldowney

Sep 2, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA;The Michigan State Spartans take the field before a game against the Furman Paladins at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 2, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA;The Michigan State Spartans take the field before a game against the Furman Paladins at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 2, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans tight end Josiah Price (82) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Furman Paladins at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 2, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans tight end Josiah Price (82) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Furman Paladins at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

Much like Davis, Josiah Price is a veteran player who might not be worthy of the ‘breakout’ status, but the way he has played over the past year says otherwise. The senior tight end has been quiet on the field much to everyone’s surprise. After a big sophomore season in which he put up career-highs in every category, Price has taken major steps in the wrong direction.

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Against Furman, Price looked rattled for some reason. He played timid and conservative, making silly mistakes and even subjecting himself to multiple penalties — including an unnecessary roughness call. He is usually a smarter player on the field, but he wasn’t playing with his head on straight to start the season.

To be a leader, Price needs to be more consistent on the field and set a better example for the younger players. It’s time he sheds that ‘OR’ on the depth chart with Jamal Lyles and puts up a monster game.

Notre Dame will be heavily focused on the Spartan receivers who are arguably the most athletic ones the Fighting Irish will face all season. Albeit young, Michigan State’s receiving corps is explosive and deep. That will leave a guy like Price unguarded, at times, especially against a depleted secondary.

This could end up being Josiah’s best game in two years.

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