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Michigan State RB Connor Heyward notches career first, stays ready to deliver again

EAST LANSING - Two touchdowns, each significant for different reasons.

One was the first rushing score of Connor Heyward's college career. The second rallied Michigan State from a fourth-quarter deficit for a 38-31 season-opening win against Utah State last week.

So, which one was more important for the Michigan State sophomore running back?

"I think the first one was better (individually), but the second one was just the moment in the game," Heyward said. "It's a team sport, so I'd have to say the second one."

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