SPARTANS

MSU football practice, Aug. 22

Spartan quarterback Tyler O'Connor got the nod from Head Coach Mark Dantonio as the team's starting quarterback Monday, Aug 22, 2016 during a chat with the media before practice. Here, O'Connor winds up for a pass as the MSU football team practices in East Lansing.
Spartan quarterback Tyler O'Connor got the nod from Head Coach Mark Dantonio as the team's starting quarterback Monday, Aug 22, 2016 during a chat with the media before practice. Here, O'Connor winds up for a pass as the MSU football team practices in East Lansing.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Head Coach Mark Dantonio is surrounded by the media when he tells them that Tyler O'Connor will be the No. 1 quarterback this season.
Head Coach Mark Dantonio is surrounded by the media when he tells them that Tyler O'Connor will be the No. 1 quarterback this season.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Running Back Gerald Holmes (24) shares a laugh with teammates as the MSU football team practices.
Running Back Gerald Holmes (24) shares a laugh with teammates as the MSU football team practices.
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Spartan quarterback Tyler O'Connor(7) appears to be the consensus pick as the team's starting quarterback.
Spartan quarterback Tyler O'Connor(7) appears to be the consensus pick as the team's starting quarterback.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Redshirt freshman receiver Darrell Stewart Jr. (25) concentrates on a pass from Tyler O'Connor.
Redshirt freshman receiver Darrell Stewart Jr. (25) concentrates on a pass from Tyler O'Connor.
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Freshman receiver Donnie Corley (9) grabs a pass on the sideline.
Freshman receiver Donnie Corley (9) grabs a pass on the sideline.
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Spartan quarterback Tyler O'Connor uncorks a pass during a receivers drill.
Spartan quarterback Tyler O'Connor uncorks a pass during a receivers drill.
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Freshman receiver Donnie Corley (9) grabs a one-handed catch in front of teammate Felton Davis III(18).
Freshman receiver Donnie Corley (9) grabs a one-handed catch in front of teammate Felton Davis III(18).
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Spartan Frank Epitropoulos (33) goes high in the air to pull down a pass over an upraised pad.
Spartan Frank Epitropoulos (33) goes high in the air to pull down a pass over an upraised pad.
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Defensive end Malik McDowell will reportedly forgo his senior season to enter the NFL Draft.
Defensive end Malik McDowell will reportedly forgo his senior season to enter the NFL Draft.
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Freshman receiver Khylin Barton (85) goes way up in the air over an upraised pad and pulls in a pass.
Freshman receiver Khylin Barton (85) goes way up in the air over an upraised pad and pulls in a pass.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Spartan quarterback Tyler O'Connor throws a pass way downfield during drills Monday afternoon in East Lansing.
Spartan quarterback Tyler O'Connor throws a pass way downfield during drills Monday afternoon in East Lansing.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
With the Rose Bowl logo in the background, Spartan Head Coach Mark Dantonio keeps an eye on the progress of his players.
With the Rose Bowl logo in the background, Spartan Head Coach Mark Dantonio keeps an eye on the progress of his players.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News