While Michigan State football missed a third straight bowl game in the first year of Jonathan Smith, it does hold one major advantage over other programs heading into the season.
Some contenders and other teams in the middle of rebuilds still have yet to identify a starting quarterback for the 2025 season while the Spartans have their guy. Aidan Chiles is entering his second season as Michigan State's starting quarterback and expectations are on the rise.
In year one as the starter, Chiles had just 13 touchdowns to 11 interceptions, but he got better as the year progressed.