Through four games, Michigan State football is 3-1 and has plenty of room for growth.
The Spartans have played well enough to beat Boston College and head into the fourth quarter down just one touchdown at USC, but it's clear that the defense has fallen short of expectations.
These five players, however, have exceeded expectations through four games.
1. Malcolm Bell, CB
UConn cornerback transfer Malcolm Bell has been one of the biggest surprises on the team, and I'm not sure there were any expectations for him when he transferred to Michigan State.