After a magical 2021 season led by running back Kenneth Walker, reality hit hard for Michigan State last season. The Spartans fell from a New Years Six bowl game to a 5-7 record in 2022. And with only 13 returning starters as a result of losing two of their top offensive stars to the transfer portal after spring practice, 2023 has the potential to be another rough season in East Lansing.
Quarterback Payton Thorne hit the transfer portal in late April, winding up at Auburn for tis upcoming season. That leaves sophomore Noah Kim (6’2” 185 lbs.) and redshirt freshman Katin Houser (6’3” 213 lbs.