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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 wide receiver Donnie Corley (9) carries the ball against the Furman Paladins during the first half at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 2, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Donnie Corley (9) carries the ball against the Furman Paladins during the first half at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

The Donnie Corley era is upon us. Michigan State fans have been anxiously awaiting the debut of the freshman receiver who has also been touted as an elite defensive back, but he was relatively quiet in the season opener — which has to be expected.

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Anyone who thought Corley was going to come in and break out for 100 yards and a couple touchdowns in his first collegiate game was probably drinking way too much Donnie Kool-Aid and they were quickly brought back down to earth after his two-catch performance. He finished with a total of 17 yards against Furman.

Still, he flashed signs of brilliance. One of his catches was a receiver screen and he took it and turned it into an exciting 11-yard gain. He has all the tools necessary to be the next great Spartan receiver, and he’s just getting started.

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While you shouldn’t expect him to put up 100 yards game in and game out, he’s certainly capable of reaching the century mark. It will be interesting to see if Notre Dame tries to contain guys like Felton Davis III, Monty Madaris and R.J. Shelton, allowing Corley to roam free and pick up big yardage.

Corley’s senior quarterback trusts him, so we will see his first big game as a Spartan Saturday evening.

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