Michigan State Football: 5 players who must step up vs. Washington State

Michigan State Football: 5 players who need to step up vs. Washington State

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 14: Tyler Johnson #6 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers carries the ball for a touchdown against Josiah Scott #22 of the Michigan State Spartans during the fourth quarter of the game on October 14, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Spartans defeated the Gophers 30-27. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 14: Tyler Johnson #6 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers carries the ball for a touchdown against Josiah Scott #22 of the Michigan State Spartans during the fourth quarter of the game on October 14, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Spartans defeated the Gophers 30-27. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

Josiah Scott did not have the stars or pomp and circumstance that other recruits came in with, but there was a buzz surrounding him for his play. He came to East Lansing and established himself as a candidate to play as a true freshman like in the Minnesota game. He has had his fair share of moments where he looked like a freshman.

Then there were times where he reminded fans of former MSU corner Darqueze Dennard. The talent is there even though he only had one interception on the season.

Washington State cut one of its leading receivers in Tavares Martin Jr. — he was fourth in the Pac-12 in receiving. He asked for his release and coach Mike Leach cut him loose. This is an air-raid team and therefore, there are plenty of receivers to step in.

Scott will need to build upon the good season he had because he will be tested by WSU. He will need to play as well as he did at the beginning of the season.

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