Ranking Michigan State football's offensive position groups for 2024

3. Running Backs

The offensive failed Nate Carter last season. He was held scoreless in the last 10 games and only had one game over 100 yards in conference play and barely played a factor in the pass game although when he was involved, he had big play potential.

Again, with improved offensive line play, Carter can flourish in college football. The first two games, he looked like KW3 lite, but when competition stiffened up, Carter had zero room to operate, barely having time to get back to the line of scrimmage before making contact with a defender.

Damien Martinez, Oregon State's leading rusher last year, had a career year under Jim Michalczik's lead, and one could argue that Carter has more raw talent than Martinez and in the right system, he can be a top rusher in the Big Ten.

Add in UMass transfer Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams, and the Spartans can ground and pound their way to victory.