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Michigan State's Nick Marsh wants more targets (and coaches agree)

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Nick Marsh photo by Brendan Mullin. | USA Today Network

EAST LANSING, Mich. - Nick Marsh’s shortage of touches has become a hot button topic not only for critical Michigan State fans and observers, but also for Spartan players and coaches. Marsh’s frustration with quarterback Aidan Chiles not finding him in pass patterns was clear to see for anyone watching the telecast of Michigan State’s 38-27 loss at Nebraska on Saturday.  Head coach Jonathan Smith made the point that while he would like to see Marsh get more targets than the six he received on Saturday (four catches), Omari Kelly was also in a similar situation with just three targets (one reception). On Tuesday, it was offensive coordinator Brian Lindgren’s turn to weigh in on the target shortage. (MORE inside SpartanMag. Join SpartanMag now - $1 for the first week - and enjoy a complimentary year of The Athletic included with your membership.)