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Mark Dantonio: Spartans getting two days off 'to get their legs back'

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio said team had 'very, very good' preseason camp and is ready for opener vs. Utah State. Recorded Aug. 23, 2018. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press

EAST LANSING — The warmup is over for Michigan State football. When players and coaches return from a long weekend off, everything amps up a notch.

The Spartans wrapped up preseason camp Thursday and will begin focusing on their first opponent on Sunday. That will be the start of a shortened week of preparation for the season-opener against Utah State next Friday, Aug.