To say the quarterback position has been a point of contention this season for the Michigan State Spartans would be the understatement of the season. Redshirt junior Brian Lewerke and redshirt freshman Rocky Lombardi have split time throughout the year, with neither able to jumpstart the offense.
This week, it was announced that Lewerke would start Redbox Bowl in California.
“We wanted to let things take its course through bowl preparation and everything,” head coach Mark Dantonio said during Friday’s news conference. “Brian Lewerke will start the game, so he’ll be our starter as we move through.