Michigan State Football: 5 overreactions from win over Western Michigan

2. Brian Lewerke is the best dual-threat in the Big Ten

When you look at the quarterbacks in the Big Ten, there aren’t many that can truly be designated as dual-threats. Ohio State’s J.T. Barrett is a dual-threat, but his arm is average, at best. He has seemed to regress throughout his career with the Buckeyes for some unknown reason.

Penn State’s Trace McSorley is probably up there among the top dual-threats, but he’s been criticized lately for his decision-making. Other than those three, there probably aren’t many other quarterbacks in the conference who can run just about as well as they throw. Does that make Brian Lewerke the best dual-threat?

Not just yet. Let’s wait until the sophomore quarterbacks plays a team with a defensive pulse. Western Michigan’s defense wasn’t poor, but it won’t be as good as Michigan, Ohio State, Iowa or even Penn State this season. He’s becoming a top-tier quarterback, but he must improve on this performance.

Lewerke made some critical mistakes against Western, including an interception into double coverage and errant throws on easy screen passes. In order to be the Big Ten’s best dual-threat, he needs to work on his accuracy.