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Michigan State mailbag: Backfield dilemma, receiving issues, Arizona heat

Finally, football has actually started.

For fans and grumpy scribes alike, the first week of the college football season gave us a chance to actually see the product on the field. For Michigan State, that meant what has become a typically uneven performance in the opener, a 38-31 win over Utah State.

Now, of course, we get to react to everything we saw, and judging from this week’s mailbag, there’s already some concern over not only the running back spot, but the backup receivers. (Yes, the backup receivers).

With that, let’s dive into this week’s offering as Michigan State prepares for its trip to Arizona State on Saturday night.