Jay Johnson, Michigan State OC, hints at plans for Spartan backfield
Jay Johnson may have revealed what Michigan State’s plans for its plethora of running backs are. The news came out when he spoke to the media on Thursday per Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press.
The additions of transfer RBs Jalen Berger and Jarek Broussard could be useful to the Spartans. Johnson hinted at a potential backfield by committee in 2022. This would be much different than last year’s philosophy with Kenneth Walker III.
Johnson said he thinks the RB job could be a situaion “a little bit by committee.”
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) August 18, 2022
Other than that, Johnson also updated everyone on what the RB battle is looking like. Berger and Broussard seem to be the frontrunners, with Jordan Simmons also starting to impress the coaches so far.
“Jalen Berger continues to process,” said Johnson. “Jarek Broussard is getting back in the groove a little bit. Jordan Simmons is also doing some good things.”
Johnson points to three RBs in the battle: “Jalen Berger continues to progress, Jarek Broussard is getting back in the groove a little bit.” Adds that Jordon Simmons also doing some good things.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) August 18, 2022
Michigan State could be taking a much different to approach when it comes to its backfield this fall.
