2 0 1 7 S E A S O N P R E V I E W
2016
RECORD 3-9, 1-8 Big Ten
COACH Mark Dantonio (90-42 in 10
seasons; career record: 108-59)
SERIES RECORD The all-time series is
tied, 15-15.
MOST RECENT MEETING With Trace
McSorley throwing for 376 yards and
four touchdowns, two of which went to
Chris Godwin, Penn State secured a spot
in the Big Ten title game with a 45-12
victory on Nov. 26, 2016.
EXPECTED STRENGTHS With L.J. Scott,
Gerald Holmes and Madre London re-
turning to the backensive
line, Michigan State is likely to rely heav-
ily on its rushing attack. Its quarterback
candidates also have running ability.
POTENTIAL CONCERNS Michigan State
has had the luxury of an experienced
signal caller the past four years, whether
it was Tyler O'Connor or Connor Cook.
Who takes the reins now? Damion Terry
enters his senior year with only 36 career
pass completions, while sophomore
Brian Lewerke has played in only a few
games. Furthermore, all six of the Spar-
tans' top receiving targets from last year
are gone.
SCHEDULE Nonconference matchups
against Western Michigan and Notre
Dame precede a brutal conference
stretch. Late games against Maryland
and Rutgers, however, should allow MSU
to
