Let’s be honest, the running game for the Michigan State Spartans was absolutely abysmal in 2018. The team averaged just 124.8 rushing yards per game, which ranked 114th in the NCAA, and a mere 3.49 yards per attempt.
There are many reasons this happened: poor offensive line play, injuries, play-calling and a mostly inexperienced backfield getting the touches with LJ Scott missing the majority of the season.
Flash forward to 2019, and Scott has moved on, but MSU returns many of its running back from the previous year. The team also added a couple of freshmen tailbacks.