After enduring a major backslide in 2022 with a 5-7 record, Michigan State football needs another revival. The Free Press examines the emerging contributors and potential rising stars who may spark it this fall:
LB Aaron Brule
After transferring from Mississippi State before last season, it took a while for Brule to find his footing with the Spartans. But when he did, he made a measurable impact. During MSU’s final four games, he recorded three sacks and demonstrated his versatility both as an off-ball linebacker and a pass rusher from the edge. Brule began to emerge around the time defensive coordinator Scottie Hazelton switched from a nickel base to a 4-3 look in a mid-October victory over Wisconsin.