Growing pains

Will Black has shown a lot of promise, and of course, is making a lot of rookie mistakes.

As the season progresses, he'll get better. Michigan State has a pretty solid front seven, and if he's going to learn on the job, it's a good thing that he has Knapp out there helping him.

Recall back in 2024, Anthonie Knapp made quite a few rookie mistakes as well, and by mid season was a very dependable player.

A lot will happen in a month when it comes to development, especially when you're getting your baptism by fire.

That being said, I still believe that Ashton Craig would have been a better choice at right guard, and letting Joe Otting play center, but in the end, I trust Joe Rudolph's choices.