Michigan State Football: 10 post-spring bold predictions for 2019

Michigan State Football: 10 post-spring bold predictions for 2019 season

SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 28: Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans eludes Dylan Hanser #33 of the Washington State Cougars on a run play during the second half of 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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LINCOLN, NE – NOVEMBER 17: Quarterback Rocky Lombardi #12 of the Michigan State Spartans prepares to take a snap from offensive lineman Matt Allen #64 in the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) /

9. Offensive line will produce at least one All-Big Ten performer

No, I promise I’m not crazy.

Michigan State had one of the worst offensive lines in the Big Ten last season and essentially the same starting cast is back. In most situations, that would be a bad thing, but this group has made it their mission to put the 2018 season behind them, starting by gaining weight.

Yes, gaining weight may actually be one of the keys to success in the trenches as the Spartans were relatively light in that regard last season and now every projected starter weighs over 300 pounds.

With a starting group of Cole Chewins, Jordan Reid, Tyler Higby, Kevin Jarvis and Matt Allen, the Spartans will at least have continuity and one of those guys will be named to an All-Big Ten team while another gets honorable mention.

My guess would be Jarvis is named to one of the three All-Big Ten teams and Chewins earns honorable mention.

After the spring game, I do believe this will be one of the most improved position groups on the team, especially with Jim Bollman back to coaching what he knows best.

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