Heading into the Michigan State season opener against Western Michigan, second-year head coach Jonathan Smith still has a few position groups to sort out.
There are some defensive back spots to figure out, as well as some spots on the defensive line, on the offensive line, and also at running back. The latter has been somewhat of a mystery all offseason despite there being talent in the room. Michigan State brought in Elijah Tau-Tolliver from the transfer portal and both Makhi Frazier and Brandon Tullis are entering their second seasons.
On top of those guys, someone like Jace Clarizio should be taken seriously because he's plenty talented even though he's just a freshman.