As we get closer to the 2021 football season, we decided to poll other sites in the college football internet to get a sense of where their programs are at. Today’s edition welcomes Ryan O’Bleness of The Only Colors to preview the Michigan State Spartans. The rivalry will be renewed on Oct. 3
Here is the full rundown from Withrow on what the Wildcats bring back and how the fanbase feels about their outlook moving forward.
Your team’s key departures
-Rocky Lombardi, quarterback (transferred to Northern Illinois)
-Antjuan Simmons, linebacker (entered NFL Draft)
-Shakur Brown, cornerback (entered NFL Draft)
-Naquan Jones, defensive tackle (entered NFL Draft)
-Julian Barnett, cornerback/wide receiver (transferred to Memphis)
-Devontae Dobbs, offensive tackle, (transferred to Memphis)
-Chris Jackson, cornerback, (transferred to Washington State)
-Tre’von Morgan, wide receiver (transferred to Kentucky)
-Dominique Long, defensive back/special teams ace (transferred to Duke)
-Matt Dotson, tight end (didn’t return for an extra year of eligibility)
Your team’s key returnees
Offense:
-Payton Thorne, quarterback
-Jordon Simmons, running back
-Elijah Collins, running back
-Connor Heyward, running back
-Jayden Reed, wide receiver,
-Jalen Nailor, wide receiver
-Ricky White, wide receiver
-Trenton Gillison, tight end
-Tyler Hunt, tight end (and former punter)
-Kevin Jarvis, offensive line
-Matt Allen, offensive line
-Nick Samac, offensive line
-J.