Here we are, the Thursday before Friday's Michigan State football season opener, and excitement is in the air. This feels like Christmas Eve. The Spartans are preparing for another important season and second-year head coach Jonathan Smith is looking to deliver a gift to Michigan State fans that they haven't seen in three-plus years: a bowl berth.
But with every season, there's just as much pessimism as there is excitement.
There are some concerns surrounding Michigan State heading into the season, especially after falling apart down the stretch of the 2024 season, going just 1-4 in the final five games after a 4-3 start.