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Michigan State football seeking new kickoff specialist, strategies

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio said before practice Tuesday that the Spartans' defense looked good in their first scrimmage of camp Friday.

EAST LANSING — Jake Hartbarger and Matt Coghlin give Michigan State football a strong returning nucleus at the glamorous kicking positions.

Everything else on special teams remains to be determined. From who will be kicking and catching them to how they will boot and field the ball.

The NCAA will now allow kick returners to make fair catches that will result in touchbacks if the ball is caught inside their team’s 25-yard line.