Michigan State's Devontae Dobbs, Xavier Henderson, Cody White and Brian Lewerke talk about preparations for the season-opener. Matt Charboneau, The Detroit News
East Lansing — It’s not much of a secret — Michigan State will probably go as far as its offense will take it this season.
With a defense that should, once again, be among the best in the nation, the key to contending in the Big Ten East will lie firmly at the feet of an offense that was among the worst in the nation in 2018. There were plenty of reasons why the Spartans were so inept, and injuries were a big part, but with a revamped coaching staff and relatively good health — it is only two weeks into preseason camp — there is much more optimism.