Michigan State defensive back Nikai Martinez recorded an interception in his first game as a Spartan.
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State's defense made a strong first impression in Friday's season-opening win over Florida Atlantic.
The Spartans forced two interceptions, including one by transfer defensive back Nikai Martinez early in the second quarter. He finished the game with six tackles, the second-most of any Spartan.Martinez addressed the media on Wednesday, discussing his decision to come to Michigan State, the season opener and the Spartans' next game against Maryland.Q: What's your reaction to Game 1?
Martinez: "It was a great atmosphere. I just kept catching myself looking around like, 'Dang, I'm actually here.' Crowd was good, and environment. And my team, I feel like we had a good performance. But we got things to improve on."Martinez: "The portal was more like a business decision. Like where I felt was going to help me be able to showcase talents and get me to that next level, of course, the NFL.
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