It’s Week Four for the Michigan State Spartans, and once again head coach Mel Tucker has not released a depth chart. As that is the case, I will make my best guess at the starters and reserves for the game against Nebraska (offensive statistics from last week’s performance against Miami listed in parentheses next to each starter).
Quarterback
Starter: Payton Thorne (Passing: 18-for-31, 261 yards, four touchdowns; eight rushes for 34 yards)
Backup: Anthony Russo (Did not play)
Following the game versus Miami (FL), Thorne was named Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the week, as well as the Manning Award Quarterback of the Week winner.