Remember those John L. Smith days? What about the Bobby Williams era? Thinking back to those rough times in Michigan State football history, it’s hard to believe the Spartans have gotten to where they are today: an elite program.
All the debates around the college football world seem to center on which programs are elite and which are still not there yet. Michigan State is name that always pops up — on the “not there yet” list.
However, the Spartans have been building a brand under head coach Mark Dantonio. The brand is simple: if you want to win championships, come to Michigan State.