Michigan State Spartans (@MSU_Football)
Jonathan Smith (2nd year) (9-15)
Record: 4 - 8 (1 - 8) | Proj: 4 - 8 (#98) | SOS: (#35)
Roster | Injuries | '26 Portals | '26 Croots | Map
Record: 4 - 8 (1 - 8) | Proj: 4 - 8 (#98) | SOS: (#35)
| Michigan State's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/29 | Michigan State vs Western Michigan | -18.5 | 49.5 | W 23 - 6 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Michigan State vs Boston College | -3.5 | 45.5 | W 42 - 40 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/13 | Michigan State vs Youngstown State | -23.5 | 55.5 | W 41 - 24 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/20 | Michigan State at USC | +18.5 | 55.5 | L 31 - 45 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/4 | Michigan State at Nebraska | +12.5 | 48.5 | L 27 - 38 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/11 | Michigan State vs UCLA | -7.0 | 51.5 | L 13 - 38 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/18 | Michigan State at Indiana | +26.5 | 49.5 | L 13 - 38 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/25 | Michigan State vs Michigan | +13.5 | 47.5 | L 20 - 31 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/1 | Michigan State at Minnesota | +4.5 | 44.5 | L 20 - 23 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/15 | Michigan State vs Penn State | +7.0 | 48.5 | L 10 - 28 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/22 | Michigan State at Iowa | +17.5 | 43.0 | L 17 - 20 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/29 | Michigan State vs Maryland | -4.0 | 49.5 | W 38 - 28 | O | Y | |
Record Prediction: 4.0 - 8.0 #98
Schedule Rating: #35
Record: 4 - 8( B1G: 1 - 8)
Spread Record 7 - 5 - 0 | O/U 7 - 5
Future 2026 Schedule
| Michigan State's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/30 | Michigan State vs Florida Atlantic | -12.0 | 45.0 | W 16 - 10 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | Michigan State at Maryland | +7.5 | 44.5 | W 27 - 24 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/14 | Michigan State vs Prairie View A&M | -42.5 | 53.5 | W 40 - 0 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/21 | Michigan State at Boston College | +4.5 | 45.5 | L 19 - 23 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/28 | Michigan State vs Ohio State | +23.5 | 48.5 | L 7 - 38 | U | N | |
| Fri 10/4 | Michigan State at Oregon | +22.5 | 53.0 | L 10 - 31 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/19 | Michigan State vs Iowa | +7.0 | 39.5 | W 32 - 20 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/26 | Michigan State at Michigan | +3.5 | 39.0 | L 17 - 24 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/2 | Michigan State vs Indiana | +7.5 | 53.5 | L 10 - 47 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/16 | Michigan State at Illinois | +2.0 | 47.5 | L 16 - 38 | O | N | |
| Fri 11/22 | Michigan State vs Purdue | -14.0 | 49.0 | W 24 - 17 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | Michigan State vs Rutgers | -1.5 | 46.5 | L 14 - 41 | O | N | |
2024 Record: 5 - 7 (B1G: 3 - 6)
Spread Record 4 - 8 - 0 | O/U 6 - 6
Played: 5 Elite, 0 Good, 1 Avg, 5 Bad, 0 Poor
Future: 0 Elite, 0 Good, 0 Avg, 0 Bad, 0Poor
2026 class: 208 points #46
2025 class: 196 points #56
2024 class: 204 points #42
2023 class: 225 points #23
2022 class: 222 points #24
Average Class Ranking: #38
Average Recruiting Points: 211
2025 class: 196 points #56
2024 class: 204 points #42
2023 class: 225 points #23
2022 class: 222 points #24
Average Class Ranking: #38
Average Recruiting Points: 211
Four Year Crootin Profile
Consistent Top 25 Contenders
4 Year Class: #40 - Best: #23 Worst: #56
CFB Crootin Averages
Big Ten Class: 227 #34
Power 4 Class: 225 #34
FBS Class: 179 #69
Consistent Top 25 Contenders
4 Year Class: #40 - Best: #23 Worst: #56
CFB Crootin Averages
Big Ten Class: 227 #34
Power 4 Class: 225 #34
FBS Class: 179 #69
2021 class: 191 points #43
2020 class: 193 points #43
2019 class: 215 points #32
2018 class: 212 points #31
2017 class: 204 points #36
Average Class Ranking: #37
Average Recruiting Points: 203
2020 class: 193 points #43
2019 class: 215 points #32
2018 class: 212 points #31
2017 class: 204 points #36
Average Class Ranking: #37
Average Recruiting Points: 203
2025 Portal Class #26 - 20 players, 87 Avg
2024 Portal Class #21 - 10 players, 89 Avg
2023 Portal Class #38 - 15 players, 86 Avg
2022 Portal Class #21 - 9 players, 89 Avg
Transfer Portal Classes
Portal Data only 2022 forward
Portal Data only 2022 forward
Offensive Coordinator Brian Lindgren (in his second season)
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Chiles | 128 | 203 | 63% | 1392 | 10 | 3 | 6.9 |
| Alessio Milivojevic | 111 | 173 | 64% | 1267 | 10 | 3 | 7.3 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makhi Frazier | 116 | 520 | 2 | 4.5 | 49 |
| Elijah Tau-Tolliver (Tr) | 72 | 428 | 2 | 5.9 | 85 |
| Brandon Tullis | 68 | 297 | 4 | 4.4 | 35 |
| Aidan Chiles | 81 | 227 | 6 | 2.8 | 64 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Marsh | 59 | 662 | 6 | 11.2 | 48 |
| Omari Kelly (Tr) | 47 | 626 | 2 | 13.3 | 75 |
| Jack Velling | 36 | 359 | 3 | 10.0 | 28 |
| Chrishon Mccray (Tr) | 24 | 330 | 3 | 13.8 | 45 |
Defensive Coordinator Joe Rossi (in his second season)
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hall | 88 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Wayne Matthews III | 73 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Spencer | 52 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Alex VanSumeren | 50 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hall | 88 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | 29 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| Quindarius Dunnigan | 25 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| Ru'Quan Buckley | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Bell (Tr) | 49 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Malik Spencer | 52 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Chance Rucker | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 63% #30
Offense Returning Production: 72% #14
Defense Returning Production: 55% #64
Overall Returning Production: 63% #30
Offense Returning Production: 72% #14
Defense Returning Production: 55% #64
Transfer Portal
2025 Portal Class #26
20 Commits, 86.6 Avg Rating
38% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 24% TY
2025 Portal Class #26
20 Commits, 86.6 Avg Rating
38% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 24% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 876.00 #30
Offense Talent #36 | Defense Talent #27
2024 #1 | 2023 #1 | 2022 #34 | 2021 #36
2025 Talent Rating: 876.00 #30
Offense Talent #36 | Defense Talent #27
2024 #1 | 2023 #1 | 2022 #34 | 2021 #36
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 4 - 8
2025 Conf Record: 1 - 8
Spread: 7 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 5
2024 Record: 5 - 7
2024 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 4 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2023 Record: 4 - 8
2023 Conf Record: 2 - 7
Spread: 5 - 6 - 1 | Totals: 5 - 7
2022 Record: 5 - 7
2022 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 3 - 6 - 3 | Totals: 5 - 7
Four Year Record: 18 - 30
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 19 - 25 - 4
Four Year Conference Record: 9 - 27
2025 Record: 4 - 8
2025 Conf Record: 1 - 8
Spread: 7 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 5
2024 Record: 5 - 7
2024 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 4 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2023 Record: 4 - 8
2023 Conf Record: 2 - 7
Spread: 5 - 6 - 1 | Totals: 5 - 7
2022 Record: 5 - 7
2022 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 3 - 6 - 3 | Totals: 5 - 7
Four Year Record: 18 - 30
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 19 - 25 - 4
Four Year Conference Record: 9 - 27
2021 - 2018 Records
2021 Record: 11 - 2
2021 Conf Record: 7 - 2
Spread: 9 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 6
2020 Record: 2 - 5
2020 Conf Record: 2 - 5
Spread: 2 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 2
2019 Record: 7 - 6
2019 Conf Record: 4 - 5
Spread: 4 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 8
2018 Record: 7 - 6
2018 Conf Record: 5 - 4
Spread: 4 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 9
Eight Year Record: 45 - 49
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 38 - 52 - 4
Eight Year Conference Record: 30 - 43
2021 Record: 11 - 2
2021 Conf Record: 7 - 2
Spread: 9 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 6
2020 Record: 2 - 5
2020 Conf Record: 2 - 5
Spread: 2 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 2
2019 Record: 7 - 6
2019 Conf Record: 4 - 5
Spread: 4 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 8
2018 Record: 7 - 6
2018 Conf Record: 5 - 4
Spread: 4 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 9
Eight Year Record: 45 - 49
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 38 - 52 - 4
Eight Year Conference Record: 30 - 43
| Michigan State Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2021 | Peach Bowl | Michigan State vs Pittsburgh | -3.5 | 55.0 | W 31 - 21 |
| 2019 | Pinstripe Bowl | Michigan State vs Wake Forest | -3.5 | 50.5 | W 27 - 21 |
| 2018 | N/A | Michigan State vs Oregon | -1.0 | 47.0 | L 6 - 7 |
| 2017 | Holiday Bowl | Michigan State vs Washington State | -2.5 | 47.5 | W 42 - 17 |
| 2015 | CFP Semifinal | Michigan State vs Alabama | +9.5 | L 0 - 38 | |
Power Ranking Stats (2025)
More Stats (2025)
Overall Stats (2025)
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Expl | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Expl | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | .12 (97) | 1.21 (97) | 42% (79) | 3.75 (64) | 27.3 (118) | 35% | 44% | .21 (104) | 1.18 (30) | 45% (115) | 3.91 (93) | 31.1 (118) |
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Expl | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Expl | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | .13 (105) | 1.18 (118) | 42% (86) | 3.34 (116) | 26.3 (127) | 38% | 52% | .19 (85) | 1.37 (110) | 42% (69) | 4.06 (98) | 30.7 (112) |
More Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 30:11 | 18.8 | 35% | 44% | 5.3 | 44.9 | 1 | 0.8 | 4.7 | 1.8 | 1 |
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | 30:54 | 18.8 | 38% | 52% | 6.7 | 63.3 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 5.5 | 1.6 | 1 |
Overall Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 12 | 24.6 | 24.8 | 21.6 | 41.7% (79) | 3.75 (64) | 1 | 19 | 345 | 123 | 223 | 3.8 | 47% (90) | 51% (52) | 42% (84) | 42% (67) | 18% (115) | .12 (97) |
| 2025 Defense | 12 | 29.9 | 27.8 | 32.8 | 45.2% (115) | 3.91 (93) | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 49% (53) | 49% (83) | 47% (121) | 44% (103) | 14% (110) | .21 (104) |
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 19.3 | 20.4 | 17.8 | 41.6% (86) | 3.34 (116) | 1.6 | 19 | 337 | 118 | 218 | 3.7 | 50% (74) | 50% (61) | 45% (50) | 38% (107) | 18% (98) | .13 (105) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 26.1 | 24.7 | 28 | 41.7% (69) | 4.06 (98) | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | - | 50% (56) | 50% (79) | 39% (25) | 45% (111) | 14% (93) | .19 (85) |
Run Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 12 | 47% (90) | 42% (84) | 32.3 | 122.7 | 3.8 | 16 (60) | .06 (96) | 2.56 (128) | 65% (109) | 13% (131) | 0.95 (73) |
| 2025 Defense | 12 | 49% (53) | 47% (121) | - | - | - | - | .16 (101) | 2.87 (66) | 81% (125) | 9% (97) | 0.91 (44) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 50% (74) | 45% (50) | 32.4 | 118.4 | 3.7 | 11 (116) | .02 (116) | 2.76 (109) | 74% (66) | 12% (112) | 0.82 (126) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 50% (56) | 39% (25) | - | - | - | - | .06 (36) | 2.8 (37) | 67% (29) | 10% (64) | 1.01 (80) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 12 | 51% (52) | 42% (67) | 20 | 31.5 | 222.7 | 7.1 | 11.1 | 20 (50) | 6 (34) | .24 (74) | 1.4 (112) | 30% (54) | 30% (78) | .37 (44) | 5% (24) | 2.1 (49) |
| 2025 Defense | 12 | 49% (83) | 44% (103) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 (100) | .32 (103) | 1.5 (34) | 29% (111) | 30% (74) | .33 (86) | 5% (114) | 2.1 (88) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 50% (61) | 38% (107) | 17.7 | 29.5 | 218.1 | 7.4 | 12.3 | 13 (116) | 13 (103) | .24 (79) | 1.6 (57) | 33% (106) | 25% (122) | .18 (113) | 6% (63) | 2 (80) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 50% (79) | 45% (111) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 (76) | .34 (111) | 1.7 (101) | 32% (70) | 35% (118) | .43 (111) | 4% (121) | 2.1 (74) |
Team Notes
(11/22) Blew 17-7 lead vs Iowa. 4 str 3 & outs to lose ❌
(11/2) Outplayed Minn, penalties costly, tough loss ❌
(10/27) 3 backdoor covers, otherwise awful team ❌
(10/11) Def may be worst in B1G, dump trucked in conf play ❌
(9/14) Success #'s bad on both sides vs meh so far ❌
(8/30) QB Chiles meh, Run Def great vs WMU ❌
(8/29) RB Makhi Frazier really good, complete back ❌
(7/30) 12 starters gone, 41 newcomers (23 portals) ❌
(7/30) OT C. Moore (Mon St) was FCS All American ❌
(7/27) QB Chiles has real WR & TE weapons this year ❌
(7/27) Can RB Tau-Tolliver (Sac St) fix this run game? ❌
(7/15) OL 2/5 back, awful LY esp OTs. 4 portal adds ❌
(5/21) OL looks pretty bad outside OG Gulbin (Wake) ❌
(5/21) Def 14 portal adds, 5 DL & 7 DBs ❌
(5/7) WR Fr Marsh big find LY, sneaky great portal adds ❌
(5/7) RB - Tullis & Frazier lead, not much exp. 1 portal ❌
(4/4) TE Velling a big target, top 10 TE via PFF ❌
(3/19) Def OK LY, need playmakers/pass rush ❌
(3/18) QB Chiles must improve, limit TO's ❌
(11/22) Blew 17-7 lead vs Iowa. 4 str 3 & outs to lose ❌
(11/2) Outplayed Minn, penalties costly, tough loss ❌
(10/27) 3 backdoor covers, otherwise awful team ❌
(10/11) Def may be worst in B1G, dump trucked in conf play ❌
(9/14) Success #'s bad on both sides vs meh so far ❌
(8/30) QB Chiles meh, Run Def great vs WMU ❌
(8/29) RB Makhi Frazier really good, complete back ❌
(7/30) 12 starters gone, 41 newcomers (23 portals) ❌
(7/30) OT C. Moore (Mon St) was FCS All American ❌
(7/27) QB Chiles has real WR & TE weapons this year ❌
(7/27) Can RB Tau-Tolliver (Sac St) fix this run game? ❌
(7/15) OL 2/5 back, awful LY esp OTs. 4 portal adds ❌
(5/21) OL looks pretty bad outside OG Gulbin (Wake) ❌
(5/21) Def 14 portal adds, 5 DL & 7 DBs ❌
(5/7) WR Fr Marsh big find LY, sneaky great portal adds ❌
(5/7) RB - Tullis & Frazier lead, not much exp. 1 portal ❌
(4/4) TE Velling a big target, top 10 TE via PFF ❌
(3/19) Def OK LY, need playmakers/pass rush ❌
(3/18) QB Chiles must improve, limit TO's ❌
Staff/Schedule Notes
(12/6) Hired Pat Fitzgerald? Sparty gonna regret this one. ❌
(12/6) DC Joe Rossi will remain under HC Fitzgerald ❌
(11/30) HC Smith has been fired after 2 years, 9-15 ❌
(10/12) Doesn't feel like HC Smith is working out for Sparty ❌
(5/27) DC Joe Rossi a good one, OC Lindgren avg ❌
(3/19) Year 2 for HC Smith, need to show progress ❌
(12/6) Hired Pat Fitzgerald? Sparty gonna regret this one. ❌
(12/6) DC Joe Rossi will remain under HC Fitzgerald ❌
(11/30) HC Smith has been fired after 2 years, 9-15 ❌
(10/12) Doesn't feel like HC Smith is working out for Sparty ❌
(5/27) DC Joe Rossi a good one, OC Lindgren avg ❌
(3/19) Year 2 for HC Smith, need to show progress ❌
Overall
Power Rating #37 | SP+ Rating #84
Performance Grade #91
Special Teams Grade #133
Record Prediction 4.0 - 8.0 #98
Record vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 0
Over/Under Record: 7 - 5
5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'25 Profile: Down to Average G5
Power Rating #37 | SP+ Rating #84
Performance Grade #91
Special Teams Grade #133
Record Prediction 4.0 - 8.0 #98
Record vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 0
Over/Under Record: 7 - 5
5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'25 Profile: Down to Average G5
Offense
Power #28 | SP+ #74 | Grade #61
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 47%
Off Success #79 | Explosivness #97
Rush Grade #78 | Pass Grade #89
Rush Success #84 | Explosiveness #73
Pass Success #67 | Explosiveness #112
Run Block #32 | Pass Block #121
OL YDS #128 | Stuff Rate #132
Scoring Zone Off: #64
Power #28 | SP+ #74 | Grade #61
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 47%
Off Success #79 | Explosivness #97
Rush Grade #78 | Pass Grade #89
Rush Success #84 | Explosiveness #73
Pass Success #67 | Explosiveness #112
Run Block #32 | Pass Block #121
OL YDS #128 | Stuff Rate #132
Scoring Zone Off: #64
Defense
Power #35 | SP+ #85 | Grade #96
Def Success #115 | Explosivness #30
Rush Success #121 | Explosiveness #44
Tackling #40 | Run Def #89
Pass Success #103 | Explosiveness #34
Pass Rush #102 | Coverage #86
F7 Havoc #97 | DB Havoc #114
DL YDS #66 | Def Stuff Rate #104
Scoring Zone Def #93
Power #35 | SP+ #85 | Grade #96
Def Success #115 | Explosivness #30
Rush Success #121 | Explosiveness #44
Tackling #40 | Run Def #89
Pass Success #103 | Explosiveness #34
Pass Rush #102 | Coverage #86
F7 Havoc #97 | DB Havoc #114
DL YDS #66 | Def Stuff Rate #104
Scoring Zone Def #93
Roster
Team Talent #30 Blue Chips: 14% #33
Offense Talent #36 Defense Talent #27
Crootin: '25 Class #46 - 4 YR Class: #40
Profile: Consistent Top 25 Contenders
Portal Class #26 - 20 players, 87 Avg
38% of Roster from Portal, 24% TY
69 New Players, 66% of '25 Roster #100
Team Talent #30 Blue Chips: 14% #33
Offense Talent #36 Defense Talent #27
Crootin: '25 Class #46 - 4 YR Class: #40
Profile: Consistent Top 25 Contenders
Portal Class #26 - 20 players, 87 Avg
38% of Roster from Portal, 24% TY
69 New Players, 66% of '25 Roster #100
Scoring & Records
Scoring: 24.6 - 29.9 | Scoring Margin: (-5.3)
Home: 25 - 28 (-3) | Road: 22 - 33 (-11.2)
OC: Brian Lindgren - in his second season
DC: Joe Rossi - in his second season
2025 Record: 4 - 8 (7 - 5 - 0) (B1G: 1 - 8)
2024 Record: 5 - 7 (4 - 8 - 0) (B1G: 3 - 6)
2023 Record: 4 - 8 (5 - 6 - 1) (B1G: 2 - 7)
4 Yr Record: (18 - 30) | 8 Yr Record: (45 - 49)
Scoring: 24.6 - 29.9 | Scoring Margin: (-5.3)
Home: 25 - 28 (-3) | Road: 22 - 33 (-11.2)
OC: Brian Lindgren - in his second season
DC: Joe Rossi - in his second season
2025 Record: 4 - 8 (7 - 5 - 0) (B1G: 1 - 8)
2024 Record: 5 - 7 (4 - 8 - 0) (B1G: 3 - 6)
2023 Record: 4 - 8 (5 - 6 - 1) (B1G: 2 - 7)
4 Yr Record: (18 - 30) | 8 Yr Record: (45 - 49)
Notes
Hired Pat Fitzgerald? Sparty gonna regret this one.
DC Joe Rossi will remain under HC Fitzgerald
HC Smith has been fired after 2 years, 9-15
Blew 17-7 lead vs Iowa. 4 str 3 & outs to lose
Outplayed Minn, penalties costly, tough loss
3 backdoor covers, otherwise awful team
Doesn't feel like HC Smith is working out for Sparty
Def may be worst in B1G, dump trucked in conf play
Injuries piling up at LB, thin situation
Success #'s bad on both sides vs meh so far
Hired Pat Fitzgerald? Sparty gonna regret this one.
DC Joe Rossi will remain under HC Fitzgerald
HC Smith has been fired after 2 years, 9-15
Blew 17-7 lead vs Iowa. 4 str 3 & outs to lose
Outplayed Minn, penalties costly, tough loss
3 backdoor covers, otherwise awful team
Doesn't feel like HC Smith is working out for Sparty
Def may be worst in B1G, dump trucked in conf play
Injuries piling up at LB, thin situation
Success #'s bad on both sides vs meh so far
'25 Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 47%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 3.75 PPO
Bad Run Success 42%
Bad Pass Success 42%
Avg Offensive Turnovers
Bad OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg 1st/2nd Down Success 70%
Bad when off Schedule 30%
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 47%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 3.75 PPO
Bad Run Success 42%
Bad Pass Success 42%
Avg Offensive Turnovers
Bad OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg 1st/2nd Down Success 70%
Bad when off Schedule 30%
'25 Defense
Avg DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 45%
Poor in Scoring Position 3.91 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 47%
Poor Pass Def Success 44%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Poor at Forcing Turnovers
Great Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Poor 1st/2nd Down Success 71%
Bad when Opp is off Schedule 30%
Avg DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 45%
Poor in Scoring Position 3.91 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 47%
Poor Pass Def Success 44%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Poor at Forcing Turnovers
Great Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Poor 1st/2nd Down Success 71%
Bad when Opp is off Schedule 30%
Returning Prod
HC Smith, OC Lindgren & QB all back
'24 QB Aidan Chiles returns
Returning Production: 63% #30
Offense: 72% #14 | Defense: 55% #64
OL Prod: 54% #75, 2 clear starters
OL Snaps: 2710 #81 | From Portal: 1121 #35
Rush Prod: 63% #54 | Rec Prod: 96% #3
Def Front Seven: 69% - Secondary: 93%
Vegas Preseason Win Total: 5.5 - 6.5
HC Smith, OC Lindgren & QB all back
'24 QB Aidan Chiles returns
Returning Production: 63% #30
Offense: 72% #14 | Defense: 55% #64
OL Prod: 54% #75, 2 clear starters
OL Snaps: 2710 #81 | From Portal: 1121 #35
Rush Prod: 63% #54 | Rec Prod: 96% #3
Def Front Seven: 69% - Secondary: 93%
Vegas Preseason Win Total: 5.5 - 6.5
4 Year Overall
2025 SP+ Overall: #84 - Power Rating: #37
2024 SP+ Overall: #90 - Power Rating: #70
2023 SP+ Overall: #86 - Power Rating: #92
2022 SP+ Overall: #67
2025 SP+ Overall: #84 - Power Rating: #37
2024 SP+ Overall: #90 - Power Rating: #70
2023 SP+ Overall: #86 - Power Rating: #92
2022 SP+ Overall: #67
4 Year Offense
2025 SP+ Offense: #74 - Power Rating: #28
2024 SP+ Offense: #119 - Power Rating: #101
2023 SP+ Offense: #122 - Power Rating: #127
2022 SP+ Offense: #48
2025 SP+ Offense: #74 - Power Rating: #28
2024 SP+ Offense: #119 - Power Rating: #101
2023 SP+ Offense: #122 - Power Rating: #127
2022 SP+ Offense: #48
4 Year Defense
2025 SP+ Defense: #85 - Power Rating: #35
2024 SP+ Defense: #49 - Power Rating: #75
2023 SP+ Defense: #47 - Power Rating: #82
2022 SP+ Defense: #82
2025 SP+ Defense: #85 - Power Rating: #35
2024 SP+ Defense: #49 - Power Rating: #75
2023 SP+ Defense: #47 - Power Rating: #82
2022 SP+ Defense: #82