Michigan State players 'mission focused' ahead of match-up with Washington

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barnett-side — Harlon Barnett, during Tuesday's press conference at Michigan State. (Photo by Nick King | USA Today Network)

Interim Michigan State football coach Harlon Barnett describes Michigan State players as mission-focused ahead of Saturday's game against Top 10 Washington in the wake of head coach Mel Tucker's suspension. “Our focus and energy has been really good in these first two days of practice,” said Barnett, a former Michigan State All-American, a former NFL defensive back, and longtime secondary coach. “Our job as a staff is to focus on our guys and get them ready for the game on Saturday … We have a mission to complete. We are mission focused.”