Football season officially starts in less than two months. Michigan State Spartans fans are notably excited, but many are wisely approaching this season with slightly lower expectations following a disappointing 7-6 season in 2018.
In 2019, Michigan State boasted a defense that ranked No. 1 in the nation against the run at just 77.9 yards allowed per game (more than 17 yards better than the next best team, Mississippi State). The Spartans also ranked 10th nationally in total defense, and eight nationally in scoring defense. With many of last year’s starters returning in 2019, there should be little doubt that the defensive unit will remain elite.