Coming out of spring camp, two time team captain QB Payton Thorne was expected to lead the Spartans for a third straight season. In a surprise move, he transferred to Auburn (where he was named the starter) and understudy QB Noah Kim was named starter at Michigan State. Neither offense has been tested much this season, and the Spartans are eager to get revenge after last season’s debacle in Seattle. Against inferior competition, MSU has scored 45 and 31 points and generally have looked solid offensively. PFF ranks them 45th best in the country, ahead of teams like Ohio State and Texas.
Opponent Offense Preview: Michigan State Spartans
