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Michigan State Football: It’s easy to get excited about offensive line’s potential

Nov 28, 2020; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans offensive line lines up against the Northwestern Wildcats defensive line during the game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

I know I’m not alone when I say that the hire of Chris Kapilovic by Mel Tucker last year was one of my favorites. Michigan State football needed a ton of offensive line help and he was the right man for the job.

For years, Michigan State had a strong offensive line, but then it regressed in the final seasons of Mark Dantonio. It went from producing NFL talent such as Jack Conklin, Donavon Clark, Brian Allen, and Jack Allen to being one of the worst units in college football in just a few years.