EAST LANSING, Mich. – A program-record 22 Michigan State football players have been named to the 2016 Academic All-Big Ten Team: junior offensive guard Brian Allen, fifth-year senior wide receiver Edward Barksdale III, sophomore linebacker Byron Bullough, redshirt freshman offensive tackle Cole Chewins, fifth-year senior kicker Kevin Cronin, fifth-year senior wide receiver Frank Epitropoulos, junior linebacker Chris Frey, senior kicker Michael Geiger, sophomore offensive guard Chase Gianacakos, sophomore punter Jake Hartbarger, fifth-year senior defensive end Evan Jones, fifth-year senior safety Zac Leimbach, fifth-year senior wide receiver/holder Matt Macksood, fifth-year senior offensive lineman Benny McGowan, sophomore safety Grayson Miller, sophomore safety Matt Morrissey, fifth-year senior quarterback Tyler O’Connor, fifth-year tight end Josiah Price, sophomore tight end Matt Sokol, sophomore wide receiver Brandon Sowards, sophomore linebacker Tyriq Thompson and sophomore safety Khari Willis.
Program-Record 22 Spartan Football Players Earn Academic All-Big Ten Honors
