COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW: #18 Michigan State

OFFENSE

An improved running attack should help Michigan State continue its recent winning trend while the Spartans replace three NFL Draft picks at quarterback and wide receiver. Junior quarterback Andrew Maxwell has the tools to succeed Kirk Cousins nicely, after serving as his backup for two years and watching Cousins lead Michigan State to a share of the Big Ten title in 2010 and the Big Ten Legends Division championship last year. Maxwell is a strong-armed pocket passer with better athleticism than Cousins, and the ability to throw on the run.  Cousins’ leadership will be missed, though.

READ MORE:http://www.athlonsports.com/college-football/top-25/michigan-state-spartans-2012