5 newcomers who will have the biggest impacts on Michigan State football in 2024

1. Aidan Chiles, QB (Oregon State transfer)

Sorry, no surprises here. Aidan Chiles will have the biggest impact of any of the newcomers for obvious reasons -- he plays the most important position on the team.

As the new starting quarterback, he's taking the reins of an offense that hasn't had a pulse since 2021. If the Spartans are going to climb out of the cellar of the Big Ten, it's going to be up to Chiles. That's a lot of pressure on his shoulders, but he seems more than ready to take over and he just has a natural leadership quality that you can't teach.

The former top-60 recruit in the 2023 class played in nine games as a true freshman for Oregon State, passing for 309 yards and four touchdowns on 24-of-35 completions. He also had 79 rushing yards and three touchdowns, showcasing those wheels.

Chiles has serious superstar potential and the experts agree. He was ranked 247Sports' No. 8 overall transfer in this cycle and the No. 2 quarterback as well.

No question about it, Chiles will be the most impactful newcomer this season.