By the time the 2017 season ended, Mark Dantonio felt like every true freshman on the Michigan State roster had played at one point or another.
While it only seemed that way, 13 first-year players did get on the field and some —cornerback Josiah Scott, offensive lineman Kevin Jarvis and receiver Cody White — had significant roles.
“I think we played them all,” Dantonio said with a quick smile this week at Big Ten media days.
The conversation was surrounding the NCAA rule that was passed in the offseason allowing freshmen to play in up to four games without losing their redshirt.