BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Mark Dantonio raved for years about Tyler Hunt’s athleticism, which seemed crazy when talking about a walk-on punter and kicker.
Mel Tucker saw something in him and moved Hunt to tight end by request in 2020. And the senior made the two biggest plays Saturday to help save Michigan State football’s unbeaten season.
With the offense sputtering against Indiana’s aggressive defense, Hunt took a reverse flip and threw a 15-yard pass under pressure to quarterback Payton Thorne, who made a dazzling toe-tap catch on the sideline. Then Thorne returned the favor with a 12-yard touchdown pass three plays later to help the No.