Following the Redbox Bowl, Joe Bachie declined to talk about his future with Michigan State football, stating that it’d be something he’d have to speak to his coaches and family about. Less than a week later, the junior All-Big Ten linebacker has announced his return.
I have decided not to enter my name in the NFL draft. I am very excited to put the green and white on for one more season. After talking with my family & coaches this is the best thing… https://t.co/RBekMHcruS
While it may be a bit crazy to say that he’s a big piece to the Spartans’ Big Ten title hopes in 2019 since they finished just 7-6 in 2018, Michigan State had one of the best defenses in college football and that should continue.