EAST LANSING — Mel Tucker walked out and told the booth to reset the clock. The ball was placed at the offense’s 46-yard line.
The mission: Get a field goal. The situation: 42 seconds, one timeout.
Payton Thorne connected with Jayden Reed and Tre Mosley to quickly move Michigan State football's offense across midfield. Just like last year — the Spartans' offense gobbling up yards, the secondary giving up big chunks.
Except that on Saturday, the defense rose to the occasion. thanks to some new faces — and some familiar ones.
Linebacker Jacoby Windmon, a transfer, blew by right tackle Spencer Brown for a sack.