Backup OT Antonio Johnson carves out unique role as jumbo TE in Michigan State offense
- Michigan State's Antonio Johnson remains the second-string left tackle but also wears No. 80 as a jumbo tight end in Nick Sheridan's 2026 offense. He logged five, 11 and five snaps in that role over the first three games, adding size alongside the line. This is an established package role, not a move into the starting tackle job or a promised workload.
- Against Notre Dame in 2026, Michigan State used an unbalanced line with Johnson eligible on the left edge beside the left guard and three linemen right of center. Johnson released upfield, but Alessio Milivojevic avoided a lurking safety and checked down to Cam Fancher at receiver, who dropped it. The design showed a receiving option; Johnson did not make a catch.
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