Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio speaks to the media on Monday, Oct. 1, 2019, in East Lansing. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press
That means a new job for Jefferson as Michigan State’s third-down and top running back in pass protection, a role that Heyward held for his final three games before entering the NCAA transfer portal Monday.
“La'Darius is a motivated football player,” Dantonio said Tuesday. “He played a lot of football for us last year. He should play more football for us now.