East Lansing — With as many returning starters as any team in the nation, there wasn’t much chance Michigan State was going to rely heavily on freshmen entering the 2018 season.
Even with a rash of injuries, the Spartans only have used three true freshmen for more than four games — the threshold for keeping a redshirt. Safety Xavier Henderson has appeared in all 10 games while running back La’Darius Jefferson has played in nine, missing only the opener against Utah State. Wide receiver Jalen Nailor has battled injuries and has seen action in six games.