Heading into last season, Michigan State was coming off a 3-9 finish, unranked and widely dismissed as a contender in the Big Ten.
The Spartans responded with a 10-3 record in 2017 to surpass the expectations of many and return 19 starters heading into this season. That has Mark Dantonio's team back in the national conversation.
Michigan State mailbag: Potential breakout players and running back depth chart
Michigan State football beat writer Matt Wenzel answers reader questions.
Projections obviously vary, but we picked up three national college football preview magazines to see what is being said about Michigan State in the Big Ten race and a look at predicted all-conference players.