MSU football released its first official depth chart of the season on Tuesday.
While it was mainly infused with expectations, the cornerback position, however, did have a few unanticipated moves.
True freshman cornerback Josiah Scott was expected by many to start in his first full season after a spring with the Spartans as an early enrollee.
An imposing performance in the spring game in April furthered his case. But when the depth chart came out, sophomore Josh Butler beat out Scott for the starting position.
“It’s a great battle,” co-defensive coordinator Harlon Barnett said.