MSU Defense Shows Promise, Still Struggles | Michigan State Spartans Football News

Michigan State’s defense delivered a statement performance in the second half, shutting out Eastern Michigan and showcasing flashes of elite play—especially from Devin Vaught and Charles Brantley—but early struggles on third downs exposed lingering issues. Jordan Hall’s absence left Dion Crawford to shoulder more responsibility, with missed tackles costing them momentum. Offensively, quarterback Alessio Milivojevic showed promise with quick tempo plays and solid protection, though he occasionally held onto the ball too long. The offensive line is maturing with young players stepping up, and special teams made key contributions, including Chrishon McCray’s sideline catch. With two losses already, there’s room for growth—but the grit and emerging talent suggest this team is building something special under Fitzgerald. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/film-room-eastern-michigan-edition-110000946.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8c8fec8dd5939b50 Report issues to [email protected].