Football
EAST LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan State football team officially opened preseason camp with its first practice on Tuesday morning under sunny skies and temperatures reaching the upper-70s.
Following practice, MSU head coach Jonathan Smith, wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr., linebacker Cal Haladay and defensive lineman Maverick Hansen spoke to the media in the Williams Lobby inside the Tom Izzo Football Building.
“Great to get started – day one, as expected, but good energy, the guys were flying around pretty good,” said Smith, who is in his first season as the head coach of the Spartans. “Obviously we’re just in helmets and spiders (light shoulder pads), but I was really pleased with what it looked like today.”
The Spartans reported on Monday and held team meetings throughout the day before beginning practice on Tuesday.
“I thought it was crisp,” Smith said. “You could tell we went through spring ball and they had a good summer. A lot of guys got bigger, faster and stronger. They are more comfortable in the scheme, and I thought that showed up in day one.”
Michigan State is slated to return to the practice field on Wednesday morning.
The 2024 season opener is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 30 vs. Florida Atlantic at 7 p.m. in Spartan Stadium.
first day of camp ✅ pic.twitter.com/4OVMZoPTjT
— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) July 30, 2024
Let’s get to work. pic.twitter.com/PcAffN2aHw
— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) July 30, 2024