It’s just been one of those seasons. Michigan State began the year with high hopes and despite playing a close one with Utah State, the Spartans showed flashes of brilliance in Week 1 and in parts of the Arizona State matchup in Week 2.
Since then, Michigan State has struggled to live up to its potential. Sure, the Spartans beat Central Michigan and Indiana to improve to 3-1, but a home loss to Northwestern along with a growing list of injured starters has marred the 2018 campaign. They did pull off a big win against No. 8 Penn State on the road, but struggled offensively against Michigan.