It was another tough week at the office for Michigan State football, as the Spartans fell to Maryland 31-9 in a turnover-filled game for MSU. However, despite the score, the team looked like they made some headway from the previous week, and will now head to Iowa City to face an Iowa team that certainly looks beatable.
Before the team gets into their preparation, head coach Harlon Barnett spoke to the media, and you can find the best quotes from that session below.
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On Freshman Chance Rucker getting the start at cornerback
Harlon Barnett said starting freshman CB Chance Rucker in place of Charles Brantley was an easy call. He confirmed what I reported to our @SpartanTailgate subscribers a couple weeks ago that Rucker was primed to start Week 1 before an injury late in camp.
— Stephen Brooks (@StephenM_Brooks) September 25, 2023
On the Starting Quarterback Role
Harlon Barnett said starting freshman CB Chance Rucker in place of Charles Brantley was an easy call. He confirmed what I reported to our @SpartanTailgate subscribers a couple weeks ago that Rucker was primed to start Week 1 before an injury late in camp.
— Stephen Brooks (@StephenM_Brooks) September 25, 2023
On Iowa's struggles offensively
Asked about Iowa's offensive struggles, Barnett says he's never going to go into detail about the reasons he thinks that's happening.
— Matt Wenzel (@mwenzel2) September 25, 2023
On Injured Players
Asked about a number of injuries, Barnett says "day-to-day" but expects to get some guys back for Saturday.
— Matt Wenzel (@mwenzel2) September 25, 2023
