Michigan State has been on our minds this week as we’ve examined the steps necessary for every Big Ten contender to reach the Spartans’ level -- which, at this moment, remains atop the league.
It’s flawed logic, yes, to assume the Spartans will rule the Big Ten again in 2016. But we’ve doubted Michigan State before and usually regretted it. With that in mind, let’s look at the path MSU must navigate this year.
In Take Two fashion, we answer this question: Which foe on the Spartans’ schedule -- inside or outside of the Big Ten -- poses the greatest threat to Michigan State reliving its experience in the College Football Playoff semifinals?