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Michigan State Football: 3 burning questions for the 2023 season

By Connor Muldowney

Michigan State's Katin Houser throws a pass during the opening day of MSU's football fall camp on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in East Lansing.
Michigan State's Katin Houser throws a pass during the opening day of MSU's football fall camp on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in East Lansing. /
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Michigan State’s Charles Brantley, right, tackles Nebraska’s Samori Toure during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.210925 Msu Nebraska 195a
Michigan State’s Charles Brantley, right, tackles Nebraska’s Samori Toure during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.210925 Msu Nebraska 195a /

2. Will the secondary finally take that next step?

For the past three seasons, Michigan State has had one of the worst secondaries in college football. And for three years, there have been major question marks at every position group with very little depth to answer those questions.

But ahead of the 2023 season, there’s actually some depth.

Michigan State added a couple of cornerbacks via the transfer portal in Terry Roberts (Iowa) and Semar Melvin (Wisconsin) but will those two be enough to improve this group? There are also young guys like Chance Rucker and Caleb Coley who can crack the rotation with the usual suspects (Charles Brantley, Chester Kimbrough, Marqui Lowery) returning.

At safety, Armorion Smith transferred in from Cincinnati and he’ll likely sit behind guys like Jaden Mangham and Dillon Tatum. That group should be solid, and young. Malcolm Jones should be another solid option.

The nickel spot will likely be manned by Malik Spencer and Angelo Grose will spend some time there as well.

There are plenty of talented pieces, but will Harlon Barnett be able to figure it out?

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