DotComp: It was almost beautiful at Michigan State, but when the game started, Harlon Barnett's debut fell flat

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walk-crop — In front from left to right, Michigan State players Angelo Grose, JD Duplain and Ethan Boyd walk with interim head coach Harlon Barnett as the Spartan football team conducted the Spartan Walk prior to Saturday's game against Washington. (Photo by Nick King | USA Today Photo)

Things were so emotionally right, prior to Saturday's game against Washington. But shortcomings which have plagued Michigan State for more than two seasons returned to the forefront. Inside, veteran Michigan State football beat writer Jim Comparoni chronicles Harlon Barnett's debut as interim head coach and what this loss does to his candidacy for the permanent position.