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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ANN ARBOR, MI – OCTOBER 07: Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans runs for a first down during the second quarter of the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan State defeated Michigan 14-10.(Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

5. Brian Lewerke finishes with over 4,000 all-purpose yards

I know what you’re thinking, reaching 4,000 yards for one player is almost unheard of at Michigan State, but hear me out.

Brian Lewerke finished the 2017 season with over 3,300 all-purpose yards and 25 touchdowns, so it’s not actually that crazy to think he’ll pass for over 3,500 yards and rush for over 500 yards yet again. That’s the beauty of having a dual-threat quarterback, he can move the chain in multiple ways and he’ll become Michigan State’s top offensive threat.

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Think of it this way: Lewerke barely scratched the surface in 2017 and got off to a slow start before hitting his stride in the middle of the season and still nearly reached 3,500 total yards.

The last time a Michigan State quarterback had this type of offensive prowess, it was able to lead the green and white to a playoff run and Big Ten title.

It’s going to be a big year for Lewerke and he’ll soon become a household name for college football fans and a dark-horse Heisman contender.

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