Why Michigan State Deserves More Hype | Michigan State Football 2024

Michigan State Football deserves recognition and hype entering 2024. With the 12th best incoming transfer portal class, 12 returning starters, 61% of their production coming back, a quality running back room with nearly 2,000 yards rushing from last season, and one of the deepest linebacker rooms in the Big Ten, Michigan State can certainly improve off of last year's disaster. Jonathan Smith has assembled one of the best staffs in the country, that can utilize returning and income talent, bringing success to East Lansing once again. We talk about all of this and more in this episode of College Football with Sam. Make sure to comment so I can interact with you and answer any questions you have!

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0:00-4:15 Introduction
4:15-15:15 Why the Spartans have A LOT of potential
15:15-28:00 Michigan State's Strengths
28:00-38:02 My Expectations And Optimism For Michigan State

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[collegefootballwithsam]

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[MrZzyzxx]

Johnathan Smith is ELITE. Aiden Chile is ELITE. This program, MSU, made the best hire of the year at coach and his history is as a 'program builder (much like Matt Rhule at Nebraska) so if the fans have just a little patience they will be rewarded with a strong future.

[garypremo]

Sam, I appreciate your objectivity towards MSU as a UM fan. I cannot even think of another UM fan in the media who can speak objectively about MSU.

[jayclean]

Prior to Darius Snow's knee exploding in week 1 last year, he was probably our 2nd most talented linebacker.

[thereviewer]

As a Spartan alumni, you are very fair and thorough.

[metacollective]

I had the pleasure of meeting some of the new coaching staff over the winter in the hotel where they were all staying before they closed on their new homes in East Lansing. In particular the one who stood out, other than Coach Smith, was Mike McDonald the head strength/conditioning coach. He played at Purdue and he’s been at some top notch programs and he seemed to me to have the calm attitude and humility of a confident professional. As far as Coach Smith he impressed me the most. He was sitting by himself on a couch in the lounge next to the bar/restaurant watching sports on TV. Some guys at the bar, MSU fans, recognized him and were so excited to say hi. They had a back and forth for about 20 minutes; coach sitting on the couch, guys at the bar, shouting praises and thanks for taking over the program etc. One of the guys at the bar finally shouted to Coach “hey coach, we’re sorry to keep bothering you, we know you’d probably like to just enjoy your evening!” Coach Smith responded “Ah, no man, I’m down here hanging out. I love talking to you guys. If I didn’t want to talk to you I’d be up hiding out in my room.” It wasn’t fake, he really meant it

[Oziot]

I do believe MSU will overachieve relative to their win total of 4.5. Although Coach Michalczik's no miracle worker, if he can produce a good -- not great or elite -- OL in year one that can perform consistently well regarding run blocking and pass protection, then I believe that State has some good pieces in place, specifically at QB, WR, and RB, to be competitive in most of their games and possibly reach the postseason. Full disclosure: I believe that they will go bowling with a record of 7-5, but there is potential for an 8-4 season if they manage to get a win in October against Iowa.

[michaelcorcoranakamcork]

Love the content. FYI Jaden Reid transferred before the change of portal and was Coach D

[Theextrayard]

This is a great step forward for Michigan State but it's going to take him a few years to look like what they did back in the mid 2010s

[jasonrhodes]

I have otimism above 4.5 wins. I see more in the 6 to 7 win range. They have a much better coaching staff from last year and had a very good portal haul. Even though they lost some good players they brought in some good players at key positions. They are improved at QB, o line, WR, TE, LB (especially pass coverage LB) and DB.

[crotastar]

Michigan State fan and alum here. Great analysis! Best of luck this upcoming season!

[ewhite]

Me: “Is Sam just being too nice to us again?”
Sam: “This isn’t like the last time I was nice to Michigan State this is different”

O H

I also have optimism in terms of looking competent as a team and not beating ourselves, but I do not have any optimism of actually stacking up against the top of the B1G

[alexandermirabitur]

Don’t get me wrong. The transfer portal was tough in April, but if players would rather chase money for second string spots rather than play on our team, we don’t want them.

[donaldschmidt]

Of course, Michigan State will struggle against the elite of the Big Ten in 2024. That being said, everyone else is fair game. For Michigan State to beat Oregon or Ohio State, it would require a coach greater than Knute Rockne and Vince Lombardi!! Smith has the potential to be the next tier down from that Mt. Rushmore stature. Yes, I believe he is that good. It is an inescapable fact that Smith performed brilliantly at Oregon State. A college football residence comparable to Devil's Island!! This coaching staff has top ten capability. Perhaps higher. The Spartans have 24 transfer additions, including new players at every position of weakness in 2023. Every position group SHOULD be stronger this season, with the possible exception of the defensive line. All areas were hit hard in the portal with a huge addition of a solid recruiting class. I predict the Spartans will go 7-5 with upset wins a strong possibility against Iowa and/or Michigan. The 2025 season will be a breakout year with players developing under a superior strength and conditioning coach and staff. The Spartans will win. In short order. GO GREEN!!

[chrislane]

I love the MSU WULL UPSET ONE TEAM SUPERIOR TO THEM prediction. I think that we will see a few big upsets this season.

[jgoers]

MSU Alum! I have optimism this season. Looking forward to see the defense and improvements there and can’t wait to see the offense. Chiles could be special along with Velling and Carter but a lot falls on the strength and conditioning and coaching of the o line. Can’t wait to see this team play!

[DougThomsen]

Throwing shade at MSU by suggesting some of their athletic department budget went to NIL?

[lukedetering]

I'm expecting a 6-6 season. I do think MSU is being overlooked this year, and an okay schedule outside of late September to October.

But it's definitely going to take awhile to get the gears going. Even Dantonio needed a few years before things really turned around.

[pilroberts]

My quick take, they have as good or better talent than last year and they have vastly better coaching. They won 4 games last year. Talent and coaching is worth at least one more win. Outside 4 almost assured losses, they have 8 potentially winnable games (but they won't win them all). I'd say their floor is 6 wins and may win 7.

[chrislane]

Good stuff as always, Sam. I hope you are doing well. See ya soon.