Quarterback Kirk Cousins is perhaps the conferences premier returning signal caller after he threw for 2,825 yards and 20 touchdowns last season. Cousins key targets, Keshawn Martin, BJ Cunningam, and Keith Nichol are all back this fall. The top 6 rushers from 2010 all return as well with Edwin Baker, who rushed for 1201 yards last season figuring to carry the bulk of the load.
Coach Dantonio does have some concerns on the defensive side of the ball with the departed All-American linebacker Greg Jones leaving the biggest hole to fill. In the secondary, Johnny Adams returns after an excellent sophomore season where he intercepted three passes. Trenton Robinson returns as free safety and is the team’s leading returning tackler.
In September, Michigan state will face off with 3 cupcakes plus Notre Dame. The game in South Bend figures to be a stern test against a much improved Irish team. In conference, the Spartans have a trio of tough road games at Iowa, Nebraska and Ohio State. Wisconsin visits Michigan State late in October in what could be a Big Ten Championship game preview. Prediction: 10-2 overall; 6-2 in conference.
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