Michigan State aiming for turnaround in Smith’s 2nd season with returning QB Chiles and trio of WRs
Michigan State aims to improve from a 5-7 record last season by retaining over 70 players and featuring record-setting freshman Nick Marsh and key defensive leaders.
- The Michigan State Spartans will kick off their 2025 football campaign on Friday, August 29, hosting Western Michigan in East Lansing, Michigan.
- After finishing 5-7 in his first year at the helm, Jonathan Smith and his team are looking to turn around a program that has struggled to achieve consistent winning seasons.
- Returning dual-threat quarterback Aidan Chiles, despite an uneven starter year, and a trio of talented receivers including record-setting freshman Nick Marsh, bolster the offense.
- Edge rusher Jalen Thompson, who went without a sack over 12 games, acknowledged that improving that aspect was necessary, while the quarterback highlighted the presence of strong team energy.
- Michigan State’s offseason retention of 70-plus players and addition of Biletnikoff watch list receivers suggest a focused effort to surpass modest expectations this season.
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Michigan State aiming for turnaround in 2nd season of Coach Smith
Michigan State's football program is desperately seeking a successful season. Aidan Chiles seems to give the Spartans a shot.The dual-threat quarterback is back after an uneven season as the starter and said he likes what he sees from his teammates."A lot of good energy," he said. "It's a different environment for sure. New guys that fit the program and fit the culture."Michigan State was 5-7 last year in coach Jonathan Smith's debut season lead…

Michigan State aiming for turnaround in Smith’s 2nd season with returning QB Chiles and trio of WRs
Michigan State’s football program is desperately seeking a successful season. Aidan Chiles seems to give the Spartans a shot. The dual-threat quarterback is back after an uneven season as the starter and said he likes what he sees from his teammates. “A lot of good energy,” he said. “It’s a different environment for sure. New guys that fit the program and fit the culture.” Michigan State was 5-7 last year in coach Jonathan Smith’s debut season l…

Michigan State aiming for turnaround in Smith's 2nd season with returning QB Chiles and trio of WRs
Michigan State's football program is desperately seeking a successful season. Aidan Chiles seems to give the Spartans a shot.
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