Michigan State Football: Brian Lewerke flashed former self in spring game

It’s been a long offseason for Brian Lewerke, but Michigan State football’s spring game proved that he still has the potential to be top-tier.

Listening to the Big Ten Network telecast of Michigan State’s spring game, former Spartan linebacker Darien Harris said something that had resonated across the air waves and had to make fans feel good. He stated that he went to a practice earlier this spring and it was obvious Brian Lewerke made positive changes not just on the field, but as a leader, too.

That may have been something he’d been missing in his two previous years as a starter and having a leader double as QB1 is always important.

Confidence seemed to be back with Lewerke, he was holding teammates accountable and he was more vocal. He was no longer just a quarterback, but he was also a leader and a potential captain candidate with how he carried himself, per Harris.

And it showed on the field during the spring game.

The offense ran smoother with Lewerke leading the offense. There didn’t even seem to be a quarterback battle as the senior was 14-for-20 for 181 yards and two touchdowns and looked like his former self.

Not only did he look like the player he was in 2017, but he may have even had more zip on the ball with accuracy, too. He was hitting out routes in stride, unafraid to fit balls into tight spaces and even took a couple of shots. Most of his passes were past 10 yards and they were mostly on point with mustard on them.

Is Lewerke “back”? It would be nice to believe that, but we also have to realize this was just a spring game. However, Michigan State’s defense is elite and his performance was head-turning. He looked comfortable for the first time in two years and commanded the offense well. He might not be fully back, but he’s well on his way.

Luckily he has an entire five months remaining before he really has to be on his ‘A’ game, but if Saturday’s spring game was any indication, the Michigan State offense is in good hands.