Michigan State Football: Projected post-2018 spring game depth chart

Quarterback

Starting quarterback: Brian Lewerke
Backup: Rocky Lombardi

Brian Lewerke is entering his second season as the Spartans’ starting quarterback and he has high expectations for his junior season. He’s coming off a year where he passed for nearly 2,800 yards and 20 touchdowns with only seven interceptions and he’s only getting better.

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The spring game was a good opportunity for him to show the fans, and the coaching staff, that he’s matured and it was quite obvious he did just that. He looked calm in the pocket and let the routes develop and the defense open up before he made his throws.

As a junior, we can expect a more confident and relaxed leader under center as Lewerke looked the part of an All-Big Ten gunslinger.

Lewerke’s backup, though, was not quite as sharp as Rocky Lombardi was 10-for-22 on the day, but he did have a touchdown pass and over 130 yards. His accuracy was an issue, but he exhibited that strong arm and big frame that fans expected. He didn’t make many poor decisions and will be the presumed backup heading into fall ball.

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True freshman, and early enrollee, Theo Day was a bit shaky as well, but overall had a decent game, especially since he’s still a kid. He should be a senior in high school still, but he’s playing against collegiate talent and he did alright. He could, and should, be in for a redshirt season.