Michigan State Football: Ranking the 5 best alternate helmets

Michigan State's Jayden Reed warms up before the football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in East Lansing.221112 Msu Rutgers Fb 035a
Michigan State's Jayden Reed warms up before the football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in East Lansing.221112 Msu Rutgers Fb 035a /
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EAST LANSING, MI – SEPTEMBER 12: Demetrious Cox #7 of the Michigan State Spartans tackles Matt Mariota #2 of the Oregon Ducks during their game at Spartan Stadium on September 12, 2015 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI – SEPTEMBER 12: Demetrious Cox #7 of the Michigan State Spartans tackles Matt Mariota #2 of the Oregon Ducks during their game at Spartan Stadium on September 12, 2015 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

2. Pro Combat

The Lone Dantonio era entry comes in hot on the list. It seems like the Spartans played their best ball in these helmets whether it was with the Pro Combat Jersey or with the road whites like their 2015 victory against Ohio State.

The bronze helmet looked good with pretty much everything when the Spartans were winning Big Ten titles and could be a good representation of the golden era for Michigan State athletics.

When Dennard Robinson wakes up in a cold sweat at 3 a.m., it’s because he has nightmares of these helmets.