East Lansing — As fifth-year senior quarterback Brian Lewerke’s career has winded down at Michigan State, he likely never thought he’d ever take a snap with three true freshmen along the offensive line.
But that’s exactly what unfolded when left tackle Devontae Dobbs, left guard J.D. Duplain and center Nick Samac all started last weekend against Rutgers.
For a team that has been hit hard by injuries and transfers this season, it’s led to a youth movement on both sides of the ball and numerous redshirts being burned in the process.