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EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Tyler OConnor expects it will feel different to take the field this week in Michigan States opening game.You can finally go out there like its your team, the fifth-year senior said.After three years backing up Connor Cook at quarterback, OConnor finally has his chance to lead the Spartans. Hes the starter now, and when No. 12 Michigan State hosts Furman on Friday night, hell try to take the first step toward soothing concerns Spartans fans have about a potential drop-off at that position.OConnor has attempted only 54 passes at Michigan State, so he takes over the starting job amid a fair amount of uncertainty.I think everything is in order for him. I guess my message to him is: Be yourself, understand theres going to be criticism and just if you make a mistake, go at it 100 percent and bounce back from it. Its tough being a quarterback at any level, especially at this level, coach Mark Dantonio said. Hes a competitor and hes prepared himself for this moment and hes got a great supporting cast around him.OConnor was part of an extended quarterback competition at the beginning of the 2013 season, and when Cook -- a sophomore at the time -- ultimately established himself as the starter, OConnor didnt seem to have much of a future at Michigan State. He stayed the course, though, sticking with the Spartans through the end of Cooks college career.OConnor did start one game last year -- at Ohio State when Cook was hurt. The Spartans pulled off a huge upset, and although their offensive approach was conservative that day, OConnor played a role in one of Michigan States greatest victories under Dantonio.Moments like that can help any players confidence, and OConnor has the backing of both his coach and his teammates.He leads the huddle. He does everything the right way. I believed in him when he came in last year. I believe in any quarterback that we have here at Michigan State, receiver R.J. Shelton said. With him, just be poised like you always do and go out there and have fun and get the job done -- which he will.Following on Cooks three-year run -- which included two Big Ten titles -- wont be easy. After last seasons appearance in college footballs four-team playoff, the Spartans have high hopes again. As usual, games against Michigan and Ohio State should go a long way toward defining the season in East Lansing.After facing Furman, the Spartans have an open date on the schedule before playing at Notre Dame. That will probably be the first big test for OConnor this year.I really do try to stay in the moment. Its a long season, a lot of games, a lot of important games on the road, OConnor said. You want to have a huge year, you want to come out and show everybody what you can do, but you can only play one game a week, and theres seven days between each game -- or 15 days after this first game.Unlike Cook, OConnor will only have one season as the starter to leave a legacy at Michigan State. His career as a Spartan will be judged almost entirely on what happens over the next few months. Friday is his final season opener at Spartan Stadium as a college player -- but it also feels like a new beginning for OConnor.Its no wonder hes eager to get started.Its something Ive been waiting for, for a long time, and its finally here, he said. This week cant go quick enough.---Follow Noah Trister at www.Twitter.com/noahtrister Wholesale Shoes UK Free Shipping . Barcelonas entertaining victory ensured the defending Spanish champions retained their share of the league lead with Atletico Madrid two rounds ahead of their meeting in the capital. 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The Scot heads into the last four in the form of his career and on the back of a 18-game winning streak that has seen him claim titles in Beijing, Shanghai and Vienna - and he will look to claim a fourth in succession should he make the final in Paris.But it will be a semi-final unlike any other for the 29-year-old as victory will also confirm him as the world No 1, ending Novak Djokovics 122-week reign and becoming both the first Briton to hold the position and the oldest man to claim the ranking for the first time. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. Standing in his way will be a familiar face in the shape of big-serving Canadian Raonic. The pair have met five times this season, Murray winning them all including a memorable 6-4 7-6 7-6 victory in the Wimbledon final.The Scot also beat the 25-year-old in the final at Queens, the quarter-final in Monte Carlo, the semi-finals at the Australian Open and most recently in the last four in Cincinnati and his run of wins stretches to seven matches since Raonics last win at Indian Wells in 2014. Murray is one match away from being world No 1 after beating Tomas Berdych 7-6 7-5 in the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters Murrays quarter-final win over Tomas Berdych was also a career best 72nd win of the season, improving on the 71 that he managed in 2015.Murray has already claimed Wimbledon and Olympic titles among another career-best of seven tournament victories in 2016, while Paris represents his 13th semi-final of a phenomenal year. Murrays Magnificent Year A look back at Andy Murrays brilliant 2016 season In the other semi-final, Marin Cilic will take on John Isner looking to build on a first ever victory over Novak Djokovic, which has hnanded Murray his chance. Highlights of Berdych v Murray Cilic beat Murray to claim a first Masters title earlier this year and has returned to the form that landed him the 2014 US Open over the last couple of months, culminating in his semi-final run in Paris which has sealed a place at the season-end World Tour Finals.ddddddddddddIsner too has enjoyed a strong run of form to reach his seventh Masters semi-final and a win will see him into his first 1000 Series final since Cincinnati in 2013 Highlights of Novak Djokovic v Marin Cilic However, it is Cilic who holds the upper hand, winning all six meetings between the pair.You can follow all the action on Sky Sports 3 from 1pm on Saturday, or with our live blog right here at www.skysports.com/tennis Live ATP Masters Tennis November 5, 2016, 1:00pm Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass Also See: Murray beats Berdych in Paris Cilic stuns Djokovic to reach last four Murrays magnificent year Tennis on Sky Sports ' ' '