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Rebuilding cornerback depth amid heavy turnover is top challenge for Michigan State’s secondary Updated Mar 15, 2021; Posted Mar 15, 2021 Michigan wide receiver Mike Sainristil (19) dives for, but misses, a catch against Michigan State cornerback Kalon Gervin (18) during their Big Ten football game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, on Saturday, October 31, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 27-24. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.com Facebook Share defensive back Justin Layne emerged as Michigan State’s top cornerback in 2018 and left after his junior season for the ...

An early projection of Michigan State’s depth chart on defense and special teams Updated Feb 17, 2021; Posted Feb 17, 2021 Michigan State safety Xavier Henderson (3) runs to the locker room for halftime of their Big Ten football game against Indiana at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, on Saturday, November 14, 2020. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.com Facebook Share Michigan State’s defense already faced a significant challenge. The Spartans lost seven starters on that side of the ball – six of them three-year starters – from the 2019 team. The process of retool...

Recapping Mel Tucker’s first Michigan State recruiting class with hits, misses and top positions Updated Feb 08, 2021; Posted Feb 07, 2021 Avon QB Niko Pappas (18) gets sacked by Hoban DB AJ Kirk (1) during first half action at Byers Field in Parma in the game between Archbishop Hoban vs Avon, Div II Semifinals, November 13, 2020.David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com Facebook Share One recruit lost, another gained. That was the result for Michigan State coach Mel Tucker on Wednesday, the first day of the traditional signing period for the 2021 class. Rayshaun Benny, a four-star defensive tackle...

Michigan State’s uncertainty at cornerback looms after heavy attrition Updated Feb 05, 2021; Posted Feb 05, 2021 Michigan State cornerback Kalon Gervin (18) looks on in the third quarter of their Big Ten football game game against Ohio State at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, on Saturday, December 5, 2020. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.com Facebook Share Travares Tillman is returning for his second season at Michigan State and this time in a new role. After one year as a senior defensive assistant, Tillman on Jan. 28 was named the team’s new cornerbacks coach. An...

5 positions Michigan State could boost with transfer additions Updated Jan 28, 2021; Posted Jan 28, 2021 Michigan State coach Mel Tucker looks on in the first quarter of their Big Ten football game against Indiana at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, on Saturday, November 14, 2020. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.com Facebook Share And the Michigan State coach’s aggressive approach already paid off with roster additions. There were six transfers added to the program as midyear enrollees earlier this month in quarterback Anthony Russo (Temple), offensive lineman Jarrett...