T&L Thursday: True freshmen might get big opportunity under Mike Leach

Could MSU's first-year guys make big contributions in 2020?

It certainly seems like opportunity awaits many of Mississippi State football's true freshmen in 2020. Now that head coach Mike Leach has come in, a fresh slate awaits. Are there some young guys who could step in immediately, particularly in the secondary and at wide receiver? It could very well happen.

SuperTalk Mississippi MSU beat reporter Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman of Sports Illustrated's Cowbell Corner break down which of the youngsters could break through and where.

Plus, the MLB Draft is next week. Mississippi State has several current players/signees who could hear their names called, most notably current guys Justin Foscue, Jordan Westburg and J.T. Ginn and signees Austin Hendrick and Blaze Jordan. The guys speak with Keith Law of The Athletic to break down where MSU's guys stand heading into the draft.

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