Michigan State football is bringing the Old Brass Spittoon back to East Lansing, defeating the Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday afternoon in a gritty 24-21 game.
It was a great game by MSU, that saw its share of adversity, but ultimately overcoming it to take a road victory.
MSU interim head coach Harlon Barnett was obviously very content with his team’s performance, getting an emotional, meaningful win in a rivalry game.
Check out what the Michigan State interim head coach had to say after the team’s big win over Indiana:
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On the game ...
MSU interim coach Harlon Barnett: "Great win by our guys. They finished, they kept competing. … Really proud of our guys."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) November 18, 2023
On what he liked ...
Interim head coach Harlon Barnett out first in the post game:
"They applied what I have been telling them..finish, finish, finish"
— Spartans Illustrated (@SpartansRivals) November 18, 2023
On Maliq Carr ...
Harlon Barnett on Maliq Carr "He's a player."
— Matt Wenzel (@mwenzel2) November 18, 2023
On Nate Carter ...
Barnett on RB Nate Carter: "He's doing well, he's doing better." Still getting evaluated, so they didn't put him in.
Samac and Wright with lower-leg injuries, and Barnett hopes to have a better eval by Monday.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) November 18, 2023
On Katin Houser ...
Barnett says QB Katin Houser showed he's maturing with his added reps, particularly in using his legs late both to run and extend the pocket.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) November 18, 2023
On play calling ...
Barnett says MSU went to the sideline more for plays because Indiana does a good job "getting signs in game the correct way."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) November 18, 2023
On Chance Rucker ...
Barnett says CB Chance Rucker was a little banged up and did not play in 2nd half
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) November 18, 2023
