A new crop of Spartans aims to continue program’s rise

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Ed Itor in Charboneau

East Lansing — Following a second straight top-five finish in the national rankings and a fourth consecutive bowl victory, expectations are as high as ever at Michigan State.

The Spartans are among the handful of teams in college football that sees the four-team playoff field at the end of the season as a legitimate goal.

But the journey won’t be easy as Michigan State has its share of tests in nonconference play — including visits from Oregon and Air Force — along with a difficult Big Ten schedule that includes trips to Ohio State, Nebraska and Michigan. - Read more at DetNews.com