The Fort Wayne, Indiana duo of wide receiver Austin Mack and defensive end Auston Robertson have seen a lot of Ohio State this fall. The pair, best friends who play at rival high schools, have traveled around the region together this fall, including multiple trips to Columbus. This weekend, they made the trip to Spartanville and each player was impressed, not just by the Spartans, but by the resolve of the Buckeyes.
"Michigan State was super fun," Mack, the 2016 wideout shared. "The game was the best. Just the atmosphere of the rivalry, and it was an actual game, not a blowout."
For the 6-foot-2, 205 pound Mack, it was a chance to see two schools that are recruiting him open up their offenses.
"It was awesome," Mack added. "Both offenses looked great."
Robertson, from Wayne High School by way of Lima, Ohio, agreed. He expounded a bit more about his visit.
"The game was great," Robertson said. "I loved seeing two of my top five schools going head-to-head. Michigan State has a great coaching staff and I feel like they could help me a lot on the field and they really focus on academics."
As a native Ohioan, now living in Fighting Irish territory and possessing offers from a gaggle of rivals, Robertson said he's in an interesting position on this type of visit.
"I honestly don't root for anyone anymore," Robertson added. "I take my trips to these games and I have to examine the schools, the coaching staffs, and the benefits of each school. It's about my future, not the past."
