Watching Connor Heyward run into five offensive linemen in a dreadful offensive performance at the tail-end of the Mark Dantonio tenure will forever haunt Michigan State football fans.
Heyward struggled to hit the hole once he received the ball in the backfield and his shiftiness, burst and agility were completely lackluster for a Power Five running back. It was clear that he wasn’t going to work out as the lead back in a pro-style offense, so Spartan fans pleaded he be moved to a position where more help was needed. He always showed flashes in the passing game with solid routes and hands that caught everything from Brian Lewerke.