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Michigan State Football: Nick Samac could see field early for Spartans

Michigan State Football: Receiver depth is quietly impressive for 2019

Michigan State Football: Cole Chewins in need of redemption in 2019

Michigan State Football: Early preview of Week 3 battle vs. Arizona State

EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 20: Shakur Brown #29 of the Michigan State Spartans fumbles the ball during a punt return while being tackled by Jordan Glasgow #29 of the Michigan Wolverines at Spartan Stadium on October 20, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan won the game 21-7. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State football’s 2019 second-string defense is scary

EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 24: Wide receiver Cody White #7 of the Michigan State Spartans is pursued by defensive back Saquan Hampton #9 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and linebacker Tyshon Fogg #8 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on a 22-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter at Spartan Stadium on November 24, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State defeated Rutgers 14-10. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Julian Barnett getting look at wide receiver

SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 31: Thomas Graham Jr. #4 of the Oregon Ducks breaks up the pass to Cody White #7 of the Michigan State Spartans on fourth down late in the fourth quarter of the Redbox Bowl at Levi's Stadium on December 31, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Michigan State football comes in at No. 20 in preseason 2019 Coaches Poll

SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 20: Malcom Floyd #80 of the San Diego Chargers catches a pass as defensive back Tony Lippett #36 of the Miami Dolphins defends during the second half of a game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 20, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Tony Lippett signs with Bengals

Rocky Lombardi, Michigan State football (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Matt Allen primed for breakout season

LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 17: Head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans walks on the field with the team before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Should we be surprised with rise of Blake Bueter?

TEMPE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 08: Head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans reacts during warm ups to the college football game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Can JD Duplain be next position-change star?

EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 3: Malik McDowell

Michigan State Football: Malik McDowell has no one to blame but himself

TEMPE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 08: (L-R) Offensive lineman Jacob Isaia #73, quarterback Brian Lewerke #14 and offensive lineman Tyler Higby #70 of the Michigan State Spartans lead teammates out of the tunnell before the college football game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Tyler Higby has plenty to prove in 2019

LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 17: Head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans leads the team on the field before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Will we finally see James Ohonba in 2019?

TEMPE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 08: (L-R) Offensive lineman Jacob Isaia #73, quarterback Brian Lewerke #14 and offensive lineman Tyler Higby #70 of the Michigan State Spartans lead teammates out of the tunnell before the college football game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Jacob Isaia provides solid OL depth piece

EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 24: Running back Jonathan Hilliman #23 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights is tackled by defensive tackle Raequan Williams #99 of the Michigan State Spartans and linebacker Tyriq Thompson #17 of the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Spartan Stadium on November 24, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State defeated Rutgers 14-10. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: No. 1 run defense will be tested early, often in 2019

TEMPE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 08: Running back Connor Heyward #11 of the Michigan State Spartans rushes the football against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the first half of the college football game at Sun Devil Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: What to make of the backfield situation for 2019

EAST LANSING, MI - SEPTEMBER 09: Defensive tackle Raequan Williams #99 of the Michigan State Spartans closes in on quarterback Jon Wassink #16 of the Western Michigan Broncos during the first half at Spartan Stadium on September 9, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State defeated Western Michigan 24-14. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Early Week 2 preview vs. Western Michigan

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Michigan State Football: Kevin Jarvis could be key to OL success in 2019

TULSA, OK - NOVEMBER 25: Tulsa Hurricanes helmets are lined up on the sidelines during the second half against the Houston Cougars on November 25, 2011 at H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Houston defeated Tulsa 48-16. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Way-too-early Week 1 preview vs. Tulsa

EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 24: Wide receiver Cody White #7 of the Michigan State Spartans is pursued by defensive back Saquan Hampton #9 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and linebacker Tyshon Fogg #8 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on a 22-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter at Spartan Stadium on November 24, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State defeated Rutgers 14-10. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Can Javez Alexander have major impact in 2019?

EAST LANSING, MI - SEPTEMBER 29: Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates a first half touchdwon while playing the Central Michigan Chippewas at Spartan Stadium on September 29, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 5 reasons Spartans will shock the Big Ten in 2019

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 21: Darqueze Dennard #31 of the Michigan State Spartans breaks up a pass intended for DeVarius Daniels #10 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium on September 21, 2013 in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Michigan State 17-13. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 10 most painful losses of Mark Dantonio era

Connor Heyward, Jordan Reid and Matt Dotson, Michigan State football (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Will bulked up offensive line produce results?

Aaron Burbridge, Michigan State football (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Aaron Burbridge retiring from NFL due to injuries

LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 17: Head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans leads the team on the field before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 5 breakout candidates for 2019 season

LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 17: Head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans walks on the field with the team before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Jayden Reed is prize worth the extended wait

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Michigan State Football: Noah Davis an overlooked option at TE