
Michigan State Spartans (@MSU_Football)
Jonathan Smith (2nd year) (5-7)
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 5.1 - 6.9 (#94) | SOS: (#29)
Power (#60) | Off (#79) | Def (#34) | Roster | Portals | Croots
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 5.1 - 6.9 (#94) | SOS: (#29)

Michigan State's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
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Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
Fri 8/29 | Michigan State vs Western Michigan | -23.5 | |||||
Fri 9/5 | Michigan State vs Boston College | -2.5 | |||||
Fri 9/12 | Michigan State vs Youngstown State | -26 | |||||
Fri 9/19 | Michigan State at USC | +10.5 | |||||
BYE WEEK | |||||||
Fri 10/3 | Michigan State at Nebraska | +11.5 | |||||
Fri 10/10 | Michigan State vs UCLA | -4 | |||||
Fri 10/17 | Michigan State at Indiana | +12.5 | |||||
Fri 10/24 | Michigan State vs Michigan | +14.5 | |||||
Fri 10/31 | Michigan State at Minnesota | +11 | |||||
BYE WEEK | |||||||
Fri 11/14 | Michigan State vs Penn State | +23 | |||||
Fri 11/21 | Michigan State at Iowa | +12 | |||||
Fri 11/28 | Michigan State vs Maryland | -7.5 |
Record Prediction: 5.1 - 6.9 #94
Schedule Rating: #29
Future 2026 Schedule
Michigan State's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
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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
2025 class: 196 points #56
2024 class: 204 points #42
2023 class: 225 points #23
2022 class: 222 points #24
2021 class: 191 points #43
Average Class Ranking: #38
Average Recruiting Points: 207
2024 class: 204 points #42
2023 class: 225 points #23
2022 class: 222 points #24
2021 class: 191 points #43
Average Class Ranking: #38
Average Recruiting Points: 207
Class Averages
Big Ten Class: 227 #34
Power 4 Class: 225 #34
FBS Class: 179 #69
Big Ten Class: 227 #34
Power 4 Class: 225 #34
FBS Class: 179 #69
2020 class: 193 points #43
2019 class: 215 points #32
2018 class: 212 points #31
2017 class: 204 points #36
2016 class: 239 points #17
Average Class Ranking: #32
Average Recruiting Points: 213
2019 class: 215 points #32
2018 class: 212 points #31
2017 class: 204 points #36
2016 class: 239 points #17
Average Class Ranking: #32
Average Recruiting Points: 213
 
Offensive Coordinator Brian Lindgren
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025
Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aidan Chiles | 192 | 324 | 59% | 2415 | 13 | 12 | 7.5 |
Alessio Milivojevic | 0 | 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aidan Chiles | 96 | 234 | 3 | 2.4 | 26 |
Nick Marsh | 4 | 23 | 0 | 5.8 | 11 |
Makhi Frazier | 7 | 21 | 0 | 3.0 | 8 |
Brandon Tullis | 7 | 20 | 0 | 2.9 | 9 |
Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Omari Kelly (Tr) | 53 | 869 | 4 | 16.4 | 71 |
Chrishon Mccray (Tr) | 40 | 705 | 9 | 17.6 | 68 |
Nick Marsh | 41 | 649 | 3 | 15.8 | 77 |
Jack Velling | 36 | 411 | 1 | 11.4 | 34 |
Defensive Coordinator Joe Rossi
Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nikai Martinez | 51 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Malik Spencer | 44 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Tracy Revels (Tr) | 40 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
David Santiago (Tr) | 37 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
David Santiago (Tr) | 37 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Isaac Smith (Tr) | 31 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Alex VanSumeren | 16 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Ben Roberts | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Joshua Eaton (Tr) | 24 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
David Santiago (Tr) | 37 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Malcolm Bell (Tr) | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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
30% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 22% TY
2025 Portal Class #26
20 Commits, 86.6 Avg Rating
30% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 22% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 850.00 #32
Offense Talent #36 | Defense Talent #27
2024 #34 | 2023 #36 | 2022 #34 | 2021 #36
2025 Talent Rating: 850.00 #32
Offense Talent #36 | Defense Talent #27
2024 #34 | 2023 #36 | 2022 #34 | 2021 #36
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
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: 14 - 22
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 12 - 20 - 4
Four Year Conference Record: 8 - 19
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
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: 14 - 22
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 12 - 20 - 4
Four Year Conference Record: 8 - 19
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: 41 - 41
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 31 - 47 - 4
Eight Year Conference Record: 29 - 35
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: 41 - 41
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 31 - 47 - 4
Eight Year Conference Record: 29 - 35
Michigan State Recent Bowl History | |||||
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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 | N/A | Michigan State vs Alabama | +9.5 | L 0 - 38 |
Power Ranking Stats (2024)
More Stats (2024)
Overall Stats (2024)
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
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2024 | .13 (105) | 42% (86) | 3.34 (116) | 26.3 (127) | 38% | 52% | .19 (85) | 42% (69) | 4.06 (98) | 30.7 (112) |
Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | .03 (131) | 38% (115) | 2.97 (125) | 27.6 (112) | 30% | 50% | .19 (75) | 44% (95) | 3.89 (76) | 28.8 (63) |
More Stats (2024)
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 (63) | 18.8 (100) | 38% | 52% | 6.7 (92) | 63.3 (108) | 1.6 (83) | 0.9 | 5.5 (68) | 1.6 (99) | 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 |
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2023 | 12 | 28:05 (123) | 16.5 (124) | 30% | 50% | 6.8 (93) | 59 (92) | 1.8 (109) | 1.3 | 5.6 (73) | 2.5 (38) | 0 |
Overall Stats (2024)
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 |
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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) |
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 |
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2023 Offense | 12 | 15.9 | 18.7 | 15.8 | 37.6% (115) | 2.97 (125) | 1.8 | 17 | 286 | 89 | 197 | 2.9 | 45% (104) | 54% (33) | 38% (122) | 38% (99) | 19% (115) | .03 (131) |
2023 Defense | 12 | 28.3 | 26.5 | 27.8 | 43.9% (95) | 3.89 (76) | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 48% (48) | 51% (85) | 45% (85) | 44% (105) | 16% (68) | .19 (75) |
Run Game Stats (2024)
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) |
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 Offense | 12 | 45% (104) | 38% (122) | 30.9 | 88.7 | 2.9 | 7 (131) | -.03 (131) | 2.84 (114) | 76% (50) | 12% (119) | 0.85 (124) |
2023 Defense | 12 | 48% (48) | 45% (85) | - | - | - | - | .16 (83) | 3.28 (106) | 87% (128) | 10% (72) | 0.93 (35) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
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) |
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 Offense | 12 | 54% (33) | 38% (99) | 18.5 | 31.8 | 197.2 | 6.2 | 10.7 | 14 (106) | 13 (97) | .17 (101) | 1.4 (121) | 35% (113) | 26% (107) | .16 (115) | 7% (105) | 2 (97) |
2023 Defense | 12 | 51% (85) | 44% (105) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 (87) | .28 (78) | 1.5 (26) | 29% (116) | 32% (92) | .36 (92) | 6% (66) | 2 (58) |
Team Notes (5/7) WR Fr Marsh big find LY, sneaky great portal adds ❌
(5/7) OL 2/5 back. Awful LY, 3 portal adds, Moore huge ❌
(5/7) RB - Tullis & Frazier lead, not much exp. 1 portal ❌
(5/7) Def 12 portal adds, 4 DL & 5 DBs ❌
(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 ❌
(5/7) OL 2/5 back. Awful LY, 3 portal adds, Moore huge ❌
(5/7) RB - Tullis & Frazier lead, not much exp. 1 portal ❌
(5/7) Def 12 portal adds, 4 DL & 5 DBs ❌
(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 ❌
Injury Notes
Staff/Schedule Notes (3/19) Year 2 for HC Smith, need to show progress ❌
Power Ratings Overall: 6.99 #46
Offense: 16.67 #50
Defense: 9.68 #34
SP+ Overall: -2.2 #74
SP+ Offense: 21.0 #107
SP+ Defense: 23.2 #34
Offense: 16.67 #50
Defense: 9.68 #34
SP+ Overall: -2.2 #74
SP+ Offense: 21.0 #107
SP+ Defense: 23.2 #34
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: 56% #67, 2 clear starters
OL Snaps: 2722 #80 | From Portal: 1121 #35
Rush Prod: 23% #119 | Rec Prod: 89% #12
Def Front Seven: 64% - Secondary: 78%
'24 QB Aidan Chiles returns
Returning Production: 63% #30
Offense: 72% #14 | Defense: 55% #64
OL Prod: 56% #67, 2 clear starters
OL Snaps: 2722 #80 | From Portal: 1121 #35
Rush Prod: 23% #119 | Rec Prod: 89% #12
Def Front Seven: 64% - Secondary: 78%
Roster Team Talent #32 Blue Chips: 12% #34
Offense Talent #36 Defense Talent #27
Crootin Class #56 - 4 YR Rank #38
Portal Class #26 - 20 players, 87 Avg
30% of Roster from Portal, 22% TY
42 New Players, 41% of '25 Roster #90
Offense Talent #36 Defense Talent #27
Crootin Class #56 - 4 YR Rank #38
Portal Class #26 - 20 players, 87 Avg
30% of Roster from Portal, 22% TY
42 New Players, 41% of '25 Roster #90
2025 Schedule Record Prediction: 5.1 - 6.9 #94
Vegas Win Total Record: 5.5 - 6.5
Schedule Rating: 78 #29
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 2, Good: 5, Avg: 2, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Vegas Win Total Record: 5.5 - 6.5
Schedule Rating: 78 #29
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 2, Good: 5, Avg: 2, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Scoring Scoring: 19.3 - 26.1 (16 - 28) in '24
Scoring at Home: 20 - 25 | Road: 18 - 28
OC: Brian Lindgren - in his second season
DC: Joe Rossi - in his second season
Scoring at Home: 20 - 25 | Road: 18 - 28
OC: Brian Lindgren - in his second season
DC: Joe Rossi - in his second season
Records 2024 Record: 5 - 7 (4 - 8 - 0) (B1G: 3 - 6)
2023 Record: 4 - 8 (5 - 6 - 1) (B1G: 2 - 7)
2022 Record: 5 - 7 (3 - 6 - 3) (B1G: 3 - 6)
4 Yr Record: (14 - 22) | 8 Yr Record: (41 - 41)
2023 Record: 4 - 8 (5 - 6 - 1) (B1G: 2 - 7)
2022 Record: 5 - 7 (3 - 6 - 3) (B1G: 3 - 6)
4 Yr Record: (14 - 22) | 8 Yr Record: (41 - 41)
'24 OffenseBalanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 50%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.34 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Poor Pass Success 38%
Bad Offensive Turnovers
Poor OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Poor 1st/2nd Down Success 67%
Awful when off Schedule 25%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.34 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Poor Pass Success 38%
Bad Offensive Turnovers
Poor OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Poor 1st/2nd Down Success 67%
Awful when off Schedule 25%
'24 DefenseGood DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 42%
Poor in Scoring Position 4.06 PPO
Good Run Def Success 39%
Awful Pass Def Success 45%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Poor at Forcing Turnovers
Poor Penalty Team, Bad Field Position
Bad 1st/2nd Down Success 68%
Awful when Opp is off Schedule 35%
Bad Defense Success Rate of 42%
Poor in Scoring Position 4.06 PPO
Good Run Def Success 39%
Awful Pass Def Success 45%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Poor at Forcing Turnovers
Poor Penalty Team, Bad Field Position
Bad 1st/2nd Down Success 68%
Awful when Opp is off Schedule 35%
Team NotesWR Fr Marsh big find LY, sneaky great portal adds
OL 2/5 back. Awful LY, 3 portal adds, Moore huge
RB - Tullis & Frazier lead, not much exp. 1 portal
Def 12 portal adds, 4 DL & 5 DBs
TE Velling a big target, top 10 TE via PFF
Def OK LY, need playmakers/pass rush
Year 2 for HC Smith, need to show progress
QB Chiles must improve, limit TO's
OL 2/5 back. Awful LY, 3 portal adds, Moore huge
RB - Tullis & Frazier lead, not much exp. 1 portal
Def 12 portal adds, 4 DL & 5 DBs
TE Velling a big target, top 10 TE via PFF
Def OK LY, need playmakers/pass rush
Year 2 for HC Smith, need to show progress
QB Chiles must improve, limit TO's