Following a resurgent 10-3 season last year, Michigan State is attempting to carry that momentum over to 2018.
The bulk of the team remains intact as the Spartans brought back 19 of 22 starters. Spring practice wrapped up last month and here's a look at Michigan State's biggest strengths and weaknesses heading into the 2018 season:
Strength: Established quarterback
Injuries and ineffectiveness resulted in a three-quarterback rotation that was one of the numerous downfalls in the 2016 season. Brian Lewerke stabilized the position last year and will enter the fall as one of the top quarterbacks in the Big Ten.