Michigan State Football: 5 storylines to follow in spring 2022

1. Payton Thorne taking that next step?

We’ve already heard Jay Johnson and Mel Tucker talking about expectations for Payton Thorne and the excitement they have for his progression, but will we see that this spring?

The season ended just a few months ago and Thorne has had time to sit down and watch film and dissect his weaknesses and make sure they become strengths in 2022. He has also been able to hit the weight room as well as work on his accuracy and decision-making during early spring practices. He’s becoming a leader on and off the field that Michigan State needs from its QB1.

Plus, getting pushed by Katin Houser every day can’t be a bad thing.

Thorne is going to be a better quarterback this season, in my opinion, but how much will he show improvement this spring, and will it be enough for fans to start buying into the Big Ten title contention talk?

Breaking records in your first year as a starting quarterback at Michigan State and still having plenty of room to improve is a scary thought. Thorne could be an all-time great with the right offseason plan.