Jay Johnson says he's 'happy' with response from players following loss to Rutgers

Jay Johnson, Michigan State’s offensive coordinator, met with reporters Tuesday following Michigan State’s rough loss to Rutgers in Week 7.

The Spartans are freefalling and were even before the firing of Mel Tucker at the end of September. Regardless, Johnson told reporters Tuesday that he’s happy with how MSU has bounced back to prepare for this week’s rivalry matchup against Michigan.

He also noted that the Spartans have made progress in “the process of the play” despite struggles to take care of the football.

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MSU OC Jay Johnson says he’s happy with how players have bounced back since Saturday’s loss. Adds Spartans need to take care of the ball but have made progress in “the process of each play” with alignment, hand placement, eye discipline. “That needs to climb to a new level.”

— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) October 17, 2023

Michigan State’s offense is in the middle of the pack in the b1G, but has changed some since Noah Kim exited against the Scarlet Knights with an injury. Johnson said Tuesday that he’s been pleased with Katin Houser’s approach since stepping in.

Johnson says he’s happy with Katin Houser and his approach at QB. “He did what we asked him to do. I thought he managed the game well.”

— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) October 17, 2023