East Lansing — Khari Willis got his first career start against Michigan.
That came back in 2015 when the true freshman safety got the call alongside fellow freshman Grayson Miller as the Spartans headed into Michigan Stadium.
That game, of course, ended in epic fashion as Michigan State won on the final play of the game — a blocked punt picked up by Jalen Watts-Jackson, who followed a convoy into the end zone. For the native of Jackson, it was a special moment. Not only had he played a critical role so early in his career, but getting a victory in this rivalry for an in-state kid is something special.