Michigan State Football: LJ Scott could be just what the offense needs
Michigan State football finally has a healthy LJ Scott in the backfield and he could be just what the struggling offense needs.
If you’ve been disappointed with the lack of production from Michigan State’s offense, you’re not alone. The Spartans were expected to have a historically-good offense heading into the 2018 season, but things haven’t exactly gone as planned.
The Spartans began the season with a 38-point outburst against Utah State which saw Brian Lewerke have a solid game with over 300 total yards and LJ Scott approached the 100-yard mark, but it’s been all downhill since.
Arizona State held the offense in check with just 13 points and in that loss, the Spartans also suffered a blow with Scott going down with an injury in the first half.
Since then, the run game has been non-existent.
The offense has been stagnant because of the lack of a run game and added pressure to Lewerke — he has since been ruled ‘questionable’ with a shoulder injury. When Lewerke is struggling, there’s nothing for this offense to fall back on.
Sure, Connor Heyward and La’Darius Jefferson have been serviceable and even Weston Bridges has had his moments, but Scott is what can bring this backfield to a completely different level.
It’s not exactly the running backs’ faults that the run game has struggled as the offensive line has been mediocre, at best, but Scott has the experience, patience and elusiveness to make a difference on the offensive side of the ball.
According to Matt Wenzel of MLive, Scott is now 100 percent and ready to contribute and take the reins of the backfield. He could be just what the Spartans need.
While Michigan State finished the Michigan game with less than 100 total yards, his impact was felt before the rain delay with a couple of decent runs and a 15-yard catch and run out of the backfield — that’s another thing he brings to the table.
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The offense could be headed toward relevancy again, even without Felton Davis III. With an adequate run game, Michigan State’s offense will finally approach its potential.