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MSU's Mel Tucker not tipping his hand with depth chart ahead of season opener vs. Rutgers

The season opener is just days away, and Michigan State doesn’t have clear starters at more than a few positions.

Or, at least, nobody outside of the football building has a clear idea of who some of those starters might be.

Michigan State kicks off the season – finally – at noon Saturday against Rutgers at Spartan Stadium, and as it gets deep into game preparation this week, first-year coach Mel Tucker is playing it close to the vest.

“We’re gonna play who gives us the best chance to win,” Tucker said. “So, we’ll just have to see how this week unfolds.