After initially deciding to opt-out of the 2020 season — prior to the Big Ten’s postponement of the fall campaign — Michigan State redshirt freshman linebacker Marcel Lewis has decided to opt back in and will now play for the Spartans after all.
Lewis’ decision comes after the Big Ten’s official announcement to reinstate the fall 2020 football season. Given that a player who tests positive will not be able to return to competition for 21 days, due to the new protocols the conference has put in place, having as much depth as possible at every position is going to be key for the Spartans.