Michigan State University head football coach Mel Tucker had the opportunity on Tuesday to address the media for the final time before the 2021 season opener against Northwestern. During the in-person press conference, Coach Tucker touched on the ongoing position battles, a preview of the Wildcats, and a little more about his personal coaching philosophy.

So... Who Will Start at Quarterback?

The biggest question on the minds of Spartans fans as well, as the media, is which of the two leading candidates at the quarterback position (Temple graduate transfer Anthony Russo and redshirt sophomore Payton Thorne) will take the first snap on Friday evening in Evanston?