Michigan State Football: 10 bold predictions for 2018 season

SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 28: Chris Frey #23 and Andrew Dowell #5 congratulate head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans after defeating Washington State Cougars 42-17 in the SDCCU Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium on December 28, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

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EAST LANSING, MI – SEPTEMBER 02: Lj Scott #3 of the Michigan State Spartans rushes for a touchdown during the first half of a game against the Furman Paladins at Spartan Stadium on September 2, 2016 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

6. LJ Scott puts up 1,500 yards, averages over 6.0 per carry

To this point in his Spartan career, LJ Scott has rushed for over 2,500 yards, averaging 4.9 yards per touch. That’s not too shabby for a three-year span, but his senior year is going to be the best, and it won’t be all that close.

Scott will finish the season with 1,500 yards but even more impressive will be his yards per carry average at over 6.0. Yes, a guy who averaged a career-low 4.5 yards per carry as a junior will see his average increase drastically behind a more experienced and consistent offensive line. He did average 5.4 as a sophomore but expect him to break his career-bests.

The Spartans need a more consistent Scott who knows how to hang onto the ball and they’ll see just that in 2018 with a more mature player and effective runner.

Is it crazy to think Scott will put up over 1,500 yards with 6.0-plus yards per carry? Probably, but that’s what bold predictions are all about.

Scott has a little Le’Veon Bell in him and he was a near-2,000 yard rusher for Mark Dantonio and Michigan State. The potential is there, he just needs to realize it.

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