Projecting Michigan State’s starters and depth chart versus Ohio State

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesIt’s the 11th game of the 2021 for the Michigan State Spartans, as MSU travels to Columbus, Ohio to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday. Head coach Mel Tucker does not release a depth charts, so by using previous games and reports about the roster, I have made my best attempt at determining the starters and reserves.

Quarterback

Starter: Payton Thorne

Backup: Anthony Russo or Noah Kim

Thorne had one of his best career games versus Maryland, completing 22 of his 30 passes for 287 yards and four touchdowns. Thorne is currently on pace to set the Michigan State record for touchdown passes and account for the most touchdowns responsible for in a season.…