Big Ten breakdown: Michigan State
COACH: Mel Tucker, first season at Michigan State, 5-7 entering second season overall
2019 RECORD: 7-6, 4-5 Big Ten (fifth, East)
OFFENSIVE STARTERS RETURNING (5): C Matt Allen, LG Luke Campbell, RG Matt Carrick, RB Elijah Collins, RT Jordan Reid
DEFENSIVE STARTERS RETURNING (3): S Xavier Henderson, DE Jacob Panasiuk, LB Antjuan Simmons
SPECIALISTS RETURNING (1): PK Matt Coghlin
RETURNING STATISTICAL LEADERS: Rushing, Elijah Collins 222-968; Passing, Rocky Lombardi 7-21-2-74-0; Receiving, Tre Mosley 21-216; Tackles, Antjuan Simmons 90; Interceptions, Xavier Henderson 2
KEEP AN EYE ON…
RB ELIJAH COLLINS: The Spartans haven’t had a running back gain 1,000 yards in a season since 2014, but sophomore Elijah Collins appears positioned to break that streak.