Michigan State Football: 5 overreactions from loss to Northwestern

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EVANSTON, IL – OCTOBER 28: Cody White #7 of the Michigan State Spartans fumbles the ball as he’s hit by Montre Hartage #24 of the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on October 28, 2017 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

3. This is the best group of receivers in the Dantonio era

It’s tough to argue to the contrary, especially lately. When the offense looks dead in the water thanks to a stagnant run game, the receivers step up. Sure, Brian Lewerke made some solid throws to make these receivers’ lives easier, but guys like Felton Davis III, Darrell Stewart Jr. and Cody White are becoming a truly formidable trio.

Let’s start with the kid who has quickly become the Spartans’ No. 1 target. White has been fantastic over the past two weeks and is becoming one of the best receivers in the Big Ten as a true freshman. He even earned Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors because of his performance. Although he fumbled the ball deep in Northwestern territory early on, he finished with nine catches for 165 yards and two scores. Future star.

Davis III is also up there in terms of stardom. He might be the most sure-handed target Michigan State has, catching eight passes for 95 yards and two touchdowns — including the game-tying score on an impressive leap and toe-tap.

Stewart Jr. has playmaker written all over him. He finished second on the team with 27 rushing yards on two carries and had 11 catches for 98 yards. When the ball is in his hands, he’s a threat to score.

Add in depth with Hunter Rison, Trishton Jackson and Cam Chambers and you might just see the best receiving corps in Mark Dantonio’s tenure.

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