Michigan State's defense won the first scrimmage of preseason camp, and the Spartans' offense - in particular QB Brian Lewerke - wants to play better.
EAST LANSING — Linebacker remains a position of strength for Michigan State. Always has been under Mark Dantonio. For his coaching predecessors as well.
And for a Spartan defense that hopes to make the leap from exceptional to elite this season, finding one more starter in the middle will be challenging.
But not due to a shortage of capable linebackers.